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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 22, 2014 from 9pm to 11pm – Vivo Kitchen Blues Orphan and "Hystericana" in trio format entertain you outside (weather permitting) or inside if not. Make a reservation to guarantee a seat because we are always crowded. If not stop by and j… Organized by Vivo Kitchen | Type: cabaret, act, jazz, blues, humor, fun, fine, dining, public, welcome, no, cover
March 28, 2014 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Live Lounge ... adapting the mellow musical stylings of Lady Gaga, Lou Reed, Mr. Rogers, Sly Stone, and Snoop Dogg! Leavened with 90% Blues Orphans originals. A subbbbbbtle blend of Pittsburgh soul, hillbilly h… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: blues, jazz, satire, byob, cover, charge, snacks, fun, public, welcome
February 21, 2014 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Live Lounge ... adapting the mellow musical stylings of Lady Gaga, Lou Reed, Mr. Rogers, Sly Stone, and Snoop Dogg! Leavened with 90% Blues Orphans originals. A subbbbbbtle blend of Pittsburgh soul, hillbilly h… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: blues, jazz, satire, byob, cover, charge, snacks, fun, public, welcome
January 3, 2014 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Penn Brewery Not new resolutions... new songs and some old favorites as well. Join us and start off the New Year with a smile. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: food, fun, laughter, beer, dancing, jazz, blues, no, cover, live, music, public, welcome
December 2, 2013 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – PARK BRUGES CAFE This Monday November 4th is the November Edition of the popular "Jazz Monday @Park Bruges w/ house band: Hill Jordan & Slide Worldwide. Doors open at 7pm and there is a $5 cover at the door. Our… Organized by Hill Jordan | Type: public, welcome, jazz, $5, cover, charge, contest
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
June 22, 2012 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – BITE BISTRO Join us for some musical hilarity with the scaled down version of the Blues Orphans: Bob Gabig - guitar/vocal and Dr. Nelson Harrison - horns/vocals with possible surprise guests. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: coffe, house, jazz, blues, public, welcome, no, cover, tips
October 7, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – The Penn Brewery Join the happy crowd at the Penn Brewery for the monthy blues, jazz and satire fest by the Blues Orphans. Always a new song and other surprises. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: blues, jazz, music, public, restaurant, no, cover, great, food, and, beer
August 24, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – ANDREW BAYNE MEMORIAL LIBRARY - BELLEVUE Join the Blues Orphans for a special concert & lesson in satyrical, historical songs at the ... shhhhh... Bellevue Library. We're gonna rock the dust off those tomes. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: concert, jazz, blues, original, song, public, welcome, no, cover
June 4, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – THE PENN BREWERY THE BLUES ORPHANS provide the all the music you can stand from 6PM to 9PM, on June 4, 2011 at the Pennsylvania Microbrewers' Festival. We'll be hanging out up in the parking lot. Not enough Blues O… Organized by Tom Pastorius | Type: brewfest, cover, charge, public, welcome, beer, jazz, blues
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