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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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May 20, 2017 at 9pm to May 21, 2017 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY A rare Saturday performance with the full 6-piece band. Don't miss this one. Lots of new hilarious songs. Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, music, blues, jazz, fun, food, drink, $5, cover
December 16, 2016 at 8pm to December 17, 2016 at 12am – JAMES STREET GAZTROPUB & SPEAKEASY CELEBRATING NELSON'S 76th BIRTHDAY!!!!! We will, we will rock you! We have new, crazy songs and the full band tonight. Bob Gabig - leader/guitar vocals Andy Gabig - harmonica/vocals Nelson Harrison -… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, music, blues, jazz, fun, food, drink, $5, cover
July 29, 2016 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN The Blues Orphans Trio: 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 Nels… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: public, welcome, live, music, fine, food, drink, fun
June 3, 2016 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – BISTRO 9101 Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: public, welcome, live, music, fine, food, drink, fun
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
August 23, 2014 from 5pm to 9pm – Robinson Ken on guitar from 5 until 9 Organized by Ken Lamison | Type: food, drink, &, music
April 5, 2013 from 7:30pm to 11pm – PENN BREWERY Surprise guests, new songs, celebrating 2013. Never a dull moment. Full 6 piece band. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, music, blues, jazz, humor, food, drink, dance
December 21, 2012 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN Celebrate Christmas and the "End of the World" with the Blues Orphans. We might just go out drinking or start the New World in the process. Either way it will be a PARTY!!! Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: public, welcome, eat, drink, sing, along, live, music, blues, jazz, satire, humor
October 5, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY One of the most original bands in the country. Leader/songwriter Bob Gabig reflects on our human experience in all of its humor and irony through foot-patting, danceable songs. join our regular fan… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: live, jazz, blues, music, fun, food, drink, dancing
October 29, 2008 at 5:30pm – New Hazlett Theater - North Side - 6 Allegheny Square East - Pittsburgh - PA - 15237 - 412-320-4610 Please join us! FREE event open to all. Last Days Cafe: "What are you working on? What resources do you need?" Co-presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the New Hazlett Theater Octo… Organized by Debi Sciranka | Type: Free, Networking, event, -, open, to, all, complementary, food, and, drink
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