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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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February 8, 2014 at 9pm to February 9, 2014 at 12am – Natiles Restuarant Butler PA Jazz Friends-I am Playing a gig with Dave Langett and Randy Roth tonight! Dave is a Fantastic Sax Player and Randy is the Most working Drummer In Butler! Stop if you can-The food and drinks are great… Organized by Andy Yalch | Type: jazz, club, gig
June 2, 2012 at 8pm to June 3, 2012 at 12:30am – Litte E's Jazz Club Chico's Quintet will be at Little E's on June 2nd from 8:30pm-12:30am. Come out and enjoy some great food and foot stomping music. Hope to see you there!!! Organized by Carlos "Chico" Ortiz IV | Type: jazz, club
December 5, 2011 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Park Bruges First Mondays of every month we feature live jazz to a capacity crowd. Park Bruges House Band: Slide Worldwide Hill Jordan - leader, trombones Dr. Nelson Harrison - trombone, trombetto, vocal Eric Jo… Organized by Hill Jordan | Type: live, jazz, full, bar, club, menu, cover, charge
November 17, 2011 from 12pm to 1pm – August Wilson Center for African American Culture Join the August Wilson Center's free book club! We are currently reading The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. Bring your book and your lunch and jo… Organized by Shaunda Miles | Type: book, discussion, club
October 3, 2011 from 6pm to 7pm – The Penn Brewery First Fridays from 8 - 11pm is the time to catch the Blues Orphans and their crazy, innovative repertoire at the Penn Brewery. Join the happy crowd, eat drink and be merry. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, blues, club, restaurant, no, cover, public, welcome
February 18, 2011 at 9:30pm to February 19, 2011 at 12:30am – THE PARK HOUSE Lots of new material for old fans. Fifty originals for new fans. There is nothing like the Blues Orphans experience. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: blues, jazz, satire, fun, club, public, no, cover, drinks, and, snacks
September 10, 2010 at 9:30pm to September 11, 2010 at 1am – THE PARK HOUSE Pittsburgh's oldest and friendliest tavern Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, jazz-blues, club, good, food
February 20, 2010 at 8:30pm to February 21, 2010 at 12:30am – Cafe J Come out and enjoy seldom heard classic jazz, a bit of jive, original lyrics and compositions plus some musical satire and fine scat singing. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, club, cabaret, act, public
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
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
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