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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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October 22, 2016 from 4pm to 9pm – BRICOLAGE THEATER Blues Orphans 6 PC BAND opens downtown jazz and blues festival at Bricolage Theater this Saturday. Flo Wilson and the Old School Band to follow. Dinner included with the price of admission. Organized by ANEW Community Institute | Type: jazz, festival, 2, bands, $20, cover, includes, dinner
October 21, 2016 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm – 565 LIVE LOUNGE That's Bob Gabig, a cool cat, on guitar & vocals, prolific songwriter (funny but clean lyrics, folks). The Chief! Survivor of many vicious baguette attacks. That's Nelson Harrison , trombone… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, music, jazz, blues, wit, food, drinks, fun, cover, charge
September 2, 2016 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – BISTRO 9101 Bob Gabig - leader/guitar/vocal Andy Gabig - harmonica/vocal Roger Day - tuba extraordinaire So if you're out there in the Ross Twp/McCandless area, & never heard the Blues Orphans, well we can… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, blues, jazz, fun, food, drick, no, cover, public, welcome, kid, friendly
June 24, 2016 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm – Backstage Bar Dr. Nelson Harrison - Leader/trombone, trombetto, vocal Art Nance - tenor sax Dr. James T. Johnson - keyboard John "Smitty" Smith - drums Organized by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Type: live, jazz, public, welcome, no, cover
December 4, 2015 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 LIVE LOUNGE ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES THIS FRIDAY DEC 4TH - ITS BELLEVUE'S LITE UP NITE !! ( officially known as "Holiday Tree Lighting" night ) Bubba from "Rhubarb" on Guitar and Chef Gary on the Grill will be maki… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: byob, food, snacks, dancing, crazy, fun, blues, jazz, cover, charge
August 21, 2015 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 LIVE LOUNGE Blues Orphans adapts 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, hil… Organized by Blues Orphaqns | Type: byob, cover, charge, public, kid-friendly., no, bad, words., ...
August 7, 2015 at 9pm to August 8, 2015 at 12am – THE PARK HOUSE Full 6-piece band. Too much fun. New songs. Party on the North Side. Pittsburgh's oldest and friendliest tavern. Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: open, to, the, public, no, cover
July 17, 2015 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Live Lounge We are happily back to one of our favorite venues where we stretch out with new songs and old favorites. This is where our "in crowd" gathers so please join us while we let it all hang out. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: open, to, public, byob, cover, charge, fun, music, eat
November 22, 2014 from 5pm to 7:30pm – Village Tavern (West End) Village Tavern Saturday Jazz w/ Jazzsurgery Tony Campbell -Sax Ava Lintz- Bass Victor Garzata - Keyboards Kevin Hindes - Drums Organized by Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell | Type: jazz, jam, /, no, cover
October 24, 2014 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN Join the hilarious and innovative lues Orphans Trio as we entertain once again at Sewickley's famous Vivo Kitchen Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: public, welcome, eat, drink, gourmet, menue, original, music, no, cover, minimum
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