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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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December 27, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm – Vivo Kitchen Ring out the old and sing in the new year with us. We don't make resolutions, we just write new songs. Always some surprises and tons of fun. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: public, welcome, live, blues, jass, music, great, food, drink
June 6, 2015 from 7pm to 11pm – Cioppino Seafood-Chop House-Bar FEATURING JERRY LUCARELLI – KEYBOARD & KEYTAR LOUIS LUCARELLI – ELECTRONIC VIBES KEN SMELKO – DRUMS SUNNY SUNSERI – BASS PEG WILSON – VOCALS Organized by Gerry Lucarelli | Type: great, jazz, food, and, drinks
August 28, 2015 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN We have so many new songs to tease your ears and your funnybone and we want to test them out on our Sewickley friends before the appear on our next CD. Come on out and join the In-Crowd in a relaxed… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: lounge, show, great, food, drinks, fun, humor, 90%, originals
October 16, 2015 at 8pm to October 17, 2015 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Starting our Fall season with new songs destined for the next CD. Bob just returned from France and has written some crazy musical portraits of his trip. OF course the news ALWAYS gives us fresh ma… Organized by Blues Orpjhans | Type: live, jazz, -, craft, beers, great, food, warm, atmosphere
March 4, 2016 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – BISTRO 9101 New songs, good old good ones, suprises always... The Trio: Bob Gabig - leader/guitar/vocal Andy Gabig - harmonicas/vocals Dr. Nelson Harrison - trombone/trombetto/vocals Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, music, no, cover, great, food, fun, drink
March 18, 2016 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 LIVE LOUNGE 565 Live is no longer BYOB-- they serve! Friday night 8 to 11PM, 565 Lincoln Ave, Bellevue. That's Bob Gabig, a cool cat, on guitar & vocals, prolific songwriter (funny but clean lyrics, folks).… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, music, no, cover, great, food, fun, drink
April 3, 2016 from 6pm to 7pm – Pittsburgh New Pittsburgh Jazz Station is now at 1550 AM; soon also on FM hopefully! Organized by Francis Bruce Marion, DC | Type: great, news!
June 24, 2016 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN Bob Gabig - guitar/vocal/leader Andy Gabig - harmonica/vocal Dr. Nelson Harrison - trombone/trombetto/vocal Many new songs and always more fun than you ever suspect. Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, music, jazz, blues, outdoors, no, cover, great, food
April 1, 2017 from 7pm to 11pm – Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar - In the Historic Strip District Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: great, jazz, food, and, drinks, free, valet, parking, reservations, suggested
September 28, 2017 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm – Hollywood Gardens/Brixton Brewing Rochester PA Saxophonist Rex Trimm, keyboardist Patrick Whitehead, bassist Vince Gorman and percussionist Dustin Pontis. All Monk program with several very special guests. Organized by Rex Trimm | Type: excellent, venue, for, a, birthday, celebration, of, the, great, thelonious, monk!
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