Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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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Featured Event
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BLUES ORPHANS TRIO at VIVO KITCHEN
May 31, 2013 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! (Well ,we're about to, that is.) Looking for something really different? How 'bout a guitar (Bob Gabig), a harmonica (Charlie Barath), a trombone (Nelson Harrison))! We had SO mu… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: restaurant, live, music, no, cover, food, drinks, fun
March 8Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS at 565 Live in Bellevue Friday
March 8, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Lounge HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! (Well ,we're about to, that is.) Looking for something really different? How 'bout a guitar (Bob Gabig), a harmonica (Charlie Barath), a trombone (Nelson Harrison), and a tuba (Ro… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: byob, small, cover, snacks, live, music, public, welcome
March 10Sunday
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The Jazz Conspiracy at Jergel's
March 10, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm – Jergel's Rhythm Grille https://www.facebook.com/thejazzconspiracy Organized by The Jazz Conspiracy | Type: big, band, dance, small, cover
March 19Tuesday
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JAZZ LIVE presents Dr. Nelson Harrison's Jazzburgher Quartet at Backstage Bar
March 19, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – Backstage Bar Join my esteemed colleagues and me for a rare jazzical experience at the Backstage Bar with music, song and original sounds not heard very often these days on the club scene. The Crew: Nelson Harriso… Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: jazz, lounge, public, no, cover, food, drinks, show, history, live
March 22Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS TRIO at VIVO KITCHEN
March 22, 2013 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! (Well ,we're about to, that is.) Looking for something really different? How 'bout a guitar (Bob Gabig), a harmonica (Charlie Barath), a trombone (Nelson Harrison), and a tuba (Ro… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: restaurant, live, music, no, cover, food, drinks, fun
March 24Sunday
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The Jazz Conspiracy at Jergel's
March 24, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm – Jergel's Rhythm Grille https://www.facebook.com/thejazzconspiracy Our special guest male vocalist will be the fabulous Jimmy Sapienza this week. You won't want to miss this exciting performance. Organized by The Jazz Conspiracy | Type: big, band, dance, small, cover
April 14Sunday
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BIG BAND SWING DANCE with THE JAZZ CONSPIRACY at Jergel's
April 14, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm – JERGEL'S RHYTHM GRILLE Special guest clarinetist Paul Cosentino playing classic tunes by Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw & Woody Herman. FREE SWING DANCE LESSONS STARTING AT 6:00 PM. Organized by The Jazz Conspiracy | Type: swing, dance, big, band, small, cover, charge, food, drink, fun, public, welcome
April 26Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS TRIO at VIVO KITCHEN
April 26, 2013 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! (Well ,we're about to, that is.) Looking for something really different? How 'bout a guitar (Bob Gabig), a harmonica (Andy Gabig), a trombone (Nelson Harrison))! We had SO much f… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: restaurant, live, music, no, cover, food, drinks, fun
April 28Sunday
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BIG BAND SWING DANCE with THE JAZZ CONSPIRACY at Jergel's
April 28, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm – JERGEL'S RHYTHM GRILLE FREE SWING DANCE LESSONS STARTING AT 6:00 PM. Organized by The Jazz Conspiracy | Type: swing, dance, big, band, small, cover, charge, food, drink, fun, public, welcome
May 10Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS at 565 Live in Bellevue Friday
May 10, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Lounge HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! (Well ,we're about to, that is.) Looking for something really different? How 'bout a guitar (Bob Gabig), a harmonica (Charlie Barath), a trombone (Nelson Harrison), and a tuba (Ro… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: byob, small, cover, snacks, live, music, public, welcome
May 12Sunday
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MOTHER'S DAY SWING DANCE with THE JAZZ CONSPIRACY BIG BAND
May 12, 2013 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Jergel's Rhythm Grille Treat your Mom or sweetheart to something unique for Mother's Day and bring her out to swing dance with us. Lessons start at 6pm. Music starts at 7pm. Bring back some precious memories that may re… Organized by The Jazz Conspiracy | Type: swing, dance, mother's, day, big, band, music, small, cover
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