Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
From Blakey to Brown, Como to Costa, Eckstine to Eldridge, Galbraith to Garner, Harris to Hines, Horne to Hyman, Jamal to Jefferson, Kelly to Klook; Mancini to Marmarosa, May to Mitchell, Negri to Nestico, Parlan to Ponder, Reed to Ruther, Strayhorn to Sullivan, Turk to Turrentine, Wade to Williams… the forthcoming publication Treasury of Pittsburgh Jazz Connections by Dr. Nelson Harrison and Dr. Ralph Proctor, Jr. will document the legacy of one of the world’s greatest jazz capitals.
Do you want to know who Dizzy Gillespie idolized? Did you ever wonder who inspired Kenny Clarke and Art Blakey? Who was the pianist that mentored Monk, Bud Powell, Tad Dameron, Elmo Hope, Sarah Vaughan and Mel Torme? Who was Art Tatum’s idol and Nat Cole’s mentor? What musical quartet pioneered the concept adopted later by the Modern Jazz Quartet? Were you ever curious to know who taught saxophone to Stanley Turrentine or who taught piano to Ahmad Jamal? What community music school trained Robert McFerrin, Sr. for his history-making debut with the Metropolitan Opera? What virtually unknown pianist was a significant influence on young John Coltrane, Shirley Scott, McCoy Tyner, Bobby Timmons and Ray Bryant when he moved to Philadelphia from Pittsburgh in the 1940s? Would you be surprised to know that Erroll Garner attended classes at the Julliard School of Music in New York and was at the top of his class in writing and arranging proficiency?
Some answers can be gleaned from the postings on the Pittsburgh Jazz Network.
For almost 100 years the Pittsburgh region has been a metacenter of jazz originality that is second to no other in the history of jazz. One of the best kept secrets in jazz folklore, the Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy has heretofore remained mythical. We have dubbed it “the greatest story never told” since it has not been represented in writing before now in such a way as to be accessible to anyone seeking to know more about it. When it was happening, little did we know how priceless the memories would become when the times were gone.
Today jazz is still king in Pittsburgh, with events, performances and activities happening all the time. The Pittsburgh Jazz Network is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the places, artists and fans that carry on the legacy of Pittsburgh's jazz heritage.
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All Events in THE PENN BREWERY (17)
November 5Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS RETURN to the PENN BREWERY
November 5, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans resume a regular monthly schedule at the Penn Brewery. Please come and help us celebrate one of Pittsburgh's favorite bands and favorite restaurants and bring your friends. We have… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, no, smoking, dancing, allowed
January 7Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS begin 2011 at the PENN BREWERY
January 7, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY BLUES ORPHANS begin the 2011 season with a triumphant return to the Penn Brewery. They are scheduled to be there on the first Friday of every month of this year. 800 Vinial StreetPittsburgh, PA 15… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: blues, lounge, restaurant, public, no, cover, german, menue, great, food, and, beer
February 4Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS at the PENN BREWERY
February 4, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans will be introducing some new songs tonight at the Brewery so come on out and be truly entertained. It's better than the news. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, jazz, blues, no, cover, food, drink, fellowship
March 4Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS at the PENN BREWERY
March 4, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY THe Blues Orphans return on every first Friday to their home base - the Penn Brewery. They always bring more fun than before and you don't want to miss it. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, blues, restaurant, food, no, cover
June 3Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS ROCK THE PENN BREWERY AGAIN
June 3, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY Join us once again at our hame base for an exciting night of original music. Always some surprise guests and new songs. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: jazz, blues, food, drink, dance
June 4Saturday
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PENN BREWERY FEST
June 4, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – THE PENN BREWERY THE BLUES ORPHANS provide the all the music you can stand from 6PM to 9PM, on June 4, 2011 at the Pennsylvania Microbrewers' Festival. We'll be hanging out up in the parking lot. Not enough Blues O… Organized by Tom Pastorius | Type: brewfest, cover, charge, public, welcome, beer, jazz, blues
August 5Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS light up the PENN BREWERY this Friday
August 5, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY The Blues Orphans will dazzle the Penn Brewery with some new material this Friday. The crises on the planet give us irresistable new material to present so come out and hear the satyrical truth once… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, restaurant, food, drink, no, cover
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