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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Past Events (5,711)
May 26Friday
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THE BOB VALLECORSA ORGAN TRIO w/SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX @ WOOLEY BULLY'S JUKE JOINT
May 26, 2017 from 9pm to 11:45pm – WOOLEY BULLY’S RESTAURANT ‘SOUTHSIDE’ JERRY w/Bob Vallecorsa at the organ/keys and Bobby Short on Drums & Vocals will perform Jazz, Blues and R&B (including Disco) at WOOLEY BULLY’S RESTAURANT . Organized by WOOLEY BULLY’S RESTAURANT | Type: concert
May 24Wednesday
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Tony Campbell
May 24, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with Tony Campbell (U.S.)! Local Pittsburgher and Saxophonist Tony Campbell plays “straight ahead” jazz inspired by the legendary masters such as Coltrane, Parker, and… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 21Sunday
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Joel Pace Organ Trio
May 21, 2017 from 6pm to 7pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with the Joel Pace Organ Trio! The Joel Pace Organ Trio plays jazz in the style popularized by the great organ groups of the 1950’s and 60’s. Groups led by organists su… Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 20Saturday
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Blues Orphans at James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy
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
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RML Jazz returns to 1810 Tavern
May 20, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – 1810 Tavern RML Jazz returns to the 1810 Tavern in Bridgewater, Beaver County on Saturday, 5/20, at 8:00pm. RML Jazz features Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
May 19Friday
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RML Jazz returns to James Street Gastropub
May 19, 2017 at 8pm to May 20, 2017 at 12am – James Street Gastropub RML Jazz returns to James Street Gastropub featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: jazz, club, live
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Paul Thompson Trio
May 19, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm – City of Asylum @ Alphabet City Join us for an evening of jazz with the Paul Thompson Trio! This swinging trio features: Sky Visco – saxophone Paul Thompson – bass Marvin Irish – drums Organized by City of Asylum/Pittsburgh | Type: free, concert
May 18Thursday
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Richy Muckle's " Wheel Play "
May 18, 2017 from 6:30pm to 9pm – 1800 Main St. Southpointe Town Center Night of great food and jazz, outdoors on the patio, at Toscana. Warm evening in the forecast, for a beautiful night! Come out and spend the night with us. " Wheel Play " will consist of Rick Gallagh… Organized by Richy Muckle | Type: evening, of, jazz
May 17Wednesday
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CORNEL WEST CONCERTO
May 17, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – Brooklyn College Walt Whitman Auditorium May 17, pre-concert talk-7:00PM, concert-8-9PM – Music Tribute to Dr. Cornel West (Brooklyn premier of Arturo O’Farrill’s tribute to one of the most provocative cultural critics of our time), special… Organized by Brooklyn College | Type: concert
May 14Sunday
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The Fabalous Eric Johnson Trio
May 14, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm – Brushton Social Club 30/30 Mother's Day Jazz Jam Organized by Eric Johnson | Type: weekly, jazz
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