Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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July 14Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS are back in Bellevue at 565 Live
July 14, 2017 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
July 13Thursday
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RML Jazz in concert at Greentree Park
July 13, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – Greentree Park RML Jazz performs in concert at Greentree Park as part of their Summer Concert Series. RML Jazz will feature Laura Wiens on vocals, Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch o… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: park, concert
July 12Wednesday
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J.W.I. Jazz On The Steps
July 12, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Pittsburgh Carnegie Library ~ Homewood Branch It's That Time for This Year’s Season of the J.W.I. "Jazz On The Steps" Series. Starting Wednesday June 7th, 2017 at 5:30pm, and Every Wednesday Through July 26th, 2017, (with the exception of July 5… Organized by Jazz Workshop Inc. | Type: weekly, outdoor, concerts
July 11Tuesday
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ronnie Jones Live @ Muddy Waters Oyster Bar..featuring Glenn Surges
July 11, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – 130 Highland Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15206 Miles, Chet, Woody Organized by RONNIE JONES | Type: jazz, trumpet, &, vocals
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Roger Humphries
July 11, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with local legend Roger Humphries! Roger Humphries is rated by music critics as one of the most exciting percussionists in the business. He has provided the rhythmic b… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, concert
July 10Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-10-2017 - Charlie G. returns as Host to Savoy Monday Night Jazz
July 10, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy this past Monday was hot hot hot! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday, JULY 10, 2017 – Charlie G. returns to Savoy!!! Come join us on Monday,… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, charlie g, host, tony campbell, saxophone
July 8Saturday
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EACH ONE TEACH ONE RADIO AND MUSIC CONFERENCE 2017
July 8, 2017 from 9am to 5pm – Bloomfield Garfield Community Center, Penn Avenue Arts District The Each One Teach One Music and Radio Conference brings together incredible array of musicians, arts advocates, policymakers, technologists, media representatives and industry figures to discuss iss… Organized by Kevin Amos | Type: conference, networking, jazz, blues, rock, reggae, filmmakers, visual, artists
July 7Friday
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Eric DeFade / Paul Thompson / Thomas Wendt
July 7, 2017 from 8pm to 9pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for Celebrating Sonny Rollins’ Freedom Suite & More, a concert featuring the jazz talents of Eric DeFade, Paul Thompson and Thomas Wendt. Eric DeFade is in demand as a performing artist… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: jazz, concert
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RML Jazz debut at The Wooden Nickel
July 7, 2017 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – The Wooden Nickel RML Jazz makes its debut performance at The Wooden Nickel Restaurant in Monroeville, featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant, lounge, live, jazz
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BLUES ORPHANS TRIO rocks North Hills at Bistro 9101
July 7, 2017 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – BISTRO 9101 Bob Gabig - leader/guitar/vocal Andy Gabig - harmonica/vocal Nelson Harrison - trombone/trombetto So if you're out there in the Ross Twp/McCandless area, & never heard the Blues Orphans, well we… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, blues, jazz, fun, food, drick, no, cover, public, welcome, kid, friendly
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