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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April 10Friday
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Melange Bistro Bar
April 10, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – The Cultural District Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet playing at Melange Bistro Bar, located at 136 Sixth St. downtown on Friday April 10th. Tim Jenkins will be on piano, Sunny Sunseri on bass, Gordon Grodenthaler on drums, an… Organized by Roger Barbour Sr | Type: restaurant, and, bar, -, open, to, public
May 18Monday
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MidLife Crisis Band and Kuntu Repertory Theatre Benefit
May 18, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm – Altar Bar in The Strip The Midlife Crisis Band and Kuntu Repertory Theatre will be in full effect at the Altar Bar in The Strip May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $20.00 and benefit The Kuntu Repertory Theatre. Please come… Organized by Dr. Vernell A. Lillie | Type: fndraiser, concert, benefit, bar, e, vent
November 7Saturday
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ANTOINETTE AT KELSEYS SAT. NOV 7TH SHARPSBURG
November 7, 2009 from 1pm to 4pm – Main Street Sharpsburg, Pa. Antoinette, Dave Crisci and Jason Miller will be starting an hour earlier this week at KELSEYS BAR on Main Street in Sharpsburg, Pa....Join us for an afternoon of fun from 1-4 p.m...this week! Organized by Antoinette Manganas | Type: antoinette, managanas, at, kelseys, bar
March 19Friday
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Skip Peck Trio @ Little E's Jazz Club
March 19, 2010 at 8:30pm to March 20, 2010 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Little E's proudly presents "The Skip Peck Trio" for your listening enjoyment. Celebrate the arrival of Spring with lively ~ fresh ~ new jazz and standards! Organized by Donna & the Skip Peck Trio | Type: jazz, performance, restaurant/, bar
March 26Friday
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Antoinette Manganas performs at PGH MILLHOUSE GRILL/BLAWNOX
March 26, 2010 at 9pm to March 27, 2010 at 12am – 720 Blaw Ave Blawnox, Pa 412-517-8351 Come and listen to Antoinette Manganas perform at PGH MILLHOUSE GRILL in Blawnox Pa. She will perform her hits on Verbal Crush and also smooth Jazz and soulful R&B Music from 9 to midnight! Organized by Antoinette Manganas | Type: antoinette, performs, at, sports, bar, pgh, millhouse, grill
November 20Saturday
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Tania Grubbs & Mark Strickland @ Backstage Bar
November 20, 2010 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Backstage Bar Duo with Mark Stickland on guitar Organized by Tania Grubbs | Type: backstage, bar
August 12Friday
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THE BLUES ORPHANS light up the PARK HOUSE
August 12, 2011 at 9:30pm to August 13, 2011 at 12:30am – THE PARK HOUSE Pittsburgh's Oldest Tavern will be vibrating with new sound from the unique repertoire of the Blues Orphans' 31 year-old tradition fo keeping it on the rocking real side. Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: tavern, bar, food, drink, public, welcome, no, cover, blues, jazz, music, live
December 5Monday
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JAZZ MONDAY
December 5, 2011 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Park Bruges First Mondays of every month we feature live jazz to a capacity crowd. Park Bruges House Band: Slide Worldwide Hill Jordan - leader, trombones Dr. Nelson Harrison - trombone, trombetto, vocal Eric Jo… Organized by Hill Jordan | Type: live, jazz, full, bar, club, menu, cover, charge
October 8Monday
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PVC Open-Turntable Record Bar/Happy Hour at Eclipse Lounge
October 8, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm – Eclipse Lounge Join us on Columbus Day (Monday, October 8th) at Eclipse Lounge. This is Pgh Vinyl Con's first open-turntable, record bar/happy hour. If you'd like to reserve a DJ slot email pghvinylcon@gmail.com. T… Organized by J. Malls, PVC, I DIG PGH, Mind Cure Records | Type: open-turntable, record, bar, happy, hour
February 11Saturday
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RML Jazz returns to Table 86
February 11, 2017 from 6:30pm to 11pm – Hines Ward's Table 86 RML Jazz returns to Hines Ward's Table 86 this Saturday, 2/11, at 7:30pm. We'll feature Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Come on out and enjoy some Hines Win… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/wine, bar, live, jazz
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