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 3Friday
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The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club
April 3, 2009 at 8:30pm to April 4, 2009 at 12:30am – Mahoney's Restaurant, Little E's Jazz Club The Blues Orphans perform one-Friday-a month at LITTLE E's Jazz Club, in down town Pittsburgh's cultural district. Located above Mahoney's Restaurant. 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, mahoney's, little, e's
May 8Friday
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The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club
May 8, 2009 at 8:30pm – Little E's Jazz Club 2009 marks 30 years for The Blues Orphans. The band will be performing one-Friday-a month or so, at the new Little E's Jazz Club, in down town Pittsburgh's cultural district. Located above Mahoney's… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: the, blues, orphans, friday, night, at, little, e's, jazz, club
June 12Friday
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The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club
June 12, 2009 at 8:30pm to June 13, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Little E's, located above Mahoney's Restaurant in down town Pittsburgh, 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. The Blues Orphans, celebrating 30 years in 2009! Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, little, e's
July 17Friday
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The BLUES ORPHANS 30th ANNIVERSARY.... at Little E's Jazz Club..............................!
July 17, 2009 at 8:30pm – Little E's Jazz & Blues Club Join the Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This may turn out to be a star-studded special guests event. 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. *come one - come all - to T… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: the, blues, orphans, 30th, anniversary, at, little, e's, jazz, club
August 14Friday
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The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club
August 14, 2009 at 8:30pm to August 15, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Little E's - the newest, hottest night spot in down town Pittsburgh, located above Mahoney's Restaurant on Liberty Avenue, 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. The Blues Orphans, celebrating 30 years in 2009! Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, little, e's, jazz, club
September 18Friday
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The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club
September 18, 2009 at 8:30pm to September 19, 2009 at 12:30am – Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club Located above Mahoney's Restaurant on Liberty Avenue, Little E's - the newest blues & jazz night spot in down town Pittsburgh hosts The Blues Orphans, 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, little, e's, jazz, club
October 16Friday
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The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club
October 16, 2009 at 8:30pm to October 17, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club. Plenty of $5 parking in down town Pittsburgh a block or two away. 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. Blues Orphans CDs available at our shows! pick up those Christma… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, little, e's, jazz, club
November 13Friday
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The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club
November 13, 2009 at 8:30pm to November 14, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club Little E's proudly presents: The Blues Orphans. 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. Above Mahoney's Restaurant. need stocking stuffers? Orphans CDs available at our shows. Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, little, e's, jazz, club
December 11Friday
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BEWARE The Blues Orphans HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE CLUB DOUBLE-BOOKING, NO Orphans gig @Little E's DEC 11
December 11, 2009 at 8:30pm to December 12, 2009 at 12:30am Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, christmas, party, at, little, e's, jazz, club
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