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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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August 2, 2013 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – THE PENN BREWERY Always some new music and old favorites. Never a dull moment. The most original band in the Burgh. Imitated nationally and loved locally. The full 6-piece band will rock the house as usual... but… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, music, show, songs, humor, fun, food, drink, public, welcome, dance
August 9, 2013 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm – 565 LIVE LOUNGE Always some new music and old favorites. Never a dull moment. The most original band in the Burgh. Imitated nationally and loved locally. The 4-piece band will rock the house as usual... but you n… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, music, show, songs, humor, fun, food, drink, public, welcome, dance
August 16, 2013 at 8pm to August 17, 2013 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Always some new music and old favorites. Never a dull moment. The most original band in the Burgh. Imitated nationally and loved locally. The full 6-piece band will rock the house as usual... but… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, music, show, songs, humor, fun, food, drink, public, welcome, dance
October 5, 2013 to October 12, 2013 – See.Me's New York Gallery I have been included in the upcoming Creatives Rising show organised by See Me! My work will be featured in New York City on October 5th along with thousands of other inspiring artists from around th… Organized by See I Me-6pm - Midnight | Type: creative, show
October 12, 2013 at 8pm to October 13, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub Downstairs The ERIC'S: Saxophonists/Flutists Eric Kloss, Eric DeFade and Erik Lawrence play this Saturday night at James Street with a stellar rhythm section of Brett Williams, Dwayne Dolphin and Poogie Bell III Organized by Erik Lawrence and Adam Johnston | Type: jazz, all, star, show
October 17, 2013 from 6pm to 11:45pm – Mr Smalls Theatre Creative Life Support Revival Series and Phat Man Dee Productions have teamed up to bring together the first ever "Show of Shows and Cavalcade of Stars" featuring some of Pittsburgh's finest entertai… Organized by Phat Man Dee | Type: concert, festival, featuring, extremely, diverse, pittsburgh, talent, free, show
November 15, 2013 at 7:30pm to November 16, 2013 at 12:15am – 949 LIBERTY AVENUE DOWNTOWN THIS FRIDAY MARKS THE CONTINUATION OF OUR JAZZ APPRECIATION WEEKEND AT LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB AND RESTAURANT -- FEATURING PITTSBURGH'S LIVING LEGENDS AND NEXT GENERATION OF JAZZ GREATS. PLEASE COME JO… Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: music, show
November 16, 2013 at 7:30pm to November 17, 2013 at 12:15am – LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB 949 LIBERTY AVENUE DOWNTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DATE NIGHT. SO WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW, DIFFERENT AND EXCITING. COME AND ENJOY A EVENING OF GREAT FOOD AND FANTASTIC MUSIC AT LITTLE E'S JAZZ CLUB AND RESTAURANT. … Organized by Little E's Jazz Club | Type: jazz, show
December 20, 2013 at 8pm to December 21, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Come.. and enjoy our very unique and special Christmas Show seasoned with songs from our new CD "Hystericana." There's nothing else quite like it. Everyone welcome. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: show, dance, sing-a-long, laugh, blues, jazz, country, polka, food, drink
June 13, 2014 from 8pm to 11pm – Room 565 Live (down Under) Blues Orphans Friday night June 13 ( triskaidekaphobiacs beware) 8:00-11PM (or so) at 565 Live, in Bellevue, 565 Lincoln Avenue. A really nice funky room, 15 minutes west of Pittsburgh, easy to fi… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, show, music, jazz, blues, cover, charge, byob, snacks
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