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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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Featured Event
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The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club
October 16, 2009 at 8:30pm to October 17, 2009 at 12:30am – Little E's Jazz Club The Blues Orphans at Little E's Jazz Club. Plenty of $5 parking in down town Pittsburgh a block or two away. 8:30 to 12:30. No Cover. Blues Orphans CDs available at our shows! pick up those Christma… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: blues, orphans, at, little, e's, jazz, club
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The Mastermindz at the Blind Pig Saloon
September 11, 0201 at 9pm to September 12, 2010 at 1am – New Kensington The Mastermindz featuring Larry Cullens and Arnold Stagger will perform their high energy show for the first time at The Blind Pig Saloon, Sat. Sept. 11th @9:00pm. With Larry Cullens:vocals Arnold St… Organized by Arnold Stagger | Type: party
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ELLA, A Musical! at Pittsburgh Public Theater
October 1, 2009 at 8pm to November 1, 2009 at 10pm – Pittsburgh Public Theater @ The O'Reilly Theater Tickets on sale Tuesday, August 4th! Frank Sinatra's favorite singer. Cole Porter's finest interpreter. Duke Ellington's muse. Ella Fitzgerald is the greatest jazz singer of all time. The Public wil… Organized by Rebecca Rickard | Type: musical/theater
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pre-release sale
October 14, 2009 at 6pm to October 31, 2009 at 7pm – www.olgawatkinsband.com/new_CD.htm My band is launching the *pre-release sale of our new CD "Long Time Coming", effective yesterday, 10/9/09 A percentage of all the proceeds from the CD sale will be donated to the music department at… Organized by Olga Watkins | Type: pre-release, sale
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Antoinette Manganas weekend of shows
October 15, 2009 at 6pm to October 17, 2009 at 11pm – WASHINGTON, SHARPSBURGH AND MOON TWP AL N RUBENS THURS OCT 15 6-9 P.M. WASH PA KELSEYS BAR SAT. OCT 17 2-5 P.M. SHARPSBURGH CLARKS RESTAURANT/BAR SAT OCT 17 8-11 P.M. MOON TWP. BULIDING 4 CORIOPOLIS, PA Organized by Antoinette Manganas | Type: weekend, of, music
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Yinzide Out Oktoberfest at Ziggy's, Tarentum
October 17, 2009 from 2pm to 6pm – Ziggy's Lounge VROOM over to Tarentum Saturday October 17, 2009 for this new establishments, new event. Oktoberfest-ivities start at 2:00 PM, end at 6:00PM. Yinzide Out performs 3:00PM-6:00PM. contact the venue… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: oktoberfest, at, ziggy's, with, yinzide, out
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Antoinette Manganas at KELSEYS BAR IN SHARPSBURGH!
October 17, 2009 from 2pm to 5pm – SHARPSBURGH PA..MAIN STREET Join me, Mark Venneri and Jason Miller on Saturday at KELSEYS BAR Main Street in Sharpsburgh, Pa for our old DEJA VU Crowd of fun!!!! Great food and GREAT Music! 2 P.M.- 5 P.M. Organized by Antoinette Manganas | Type: a, saturday, afternoon, of, music, and, fun!
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SOJP LIVE 2009 "Jazzetry and Versatudes"
October 17, 2009 from 6pm to 11pm – Oshiver's Hall SOJP is doing it big again! This 2009 LIVE event promises to bring even more of the best jazz and poetic artists on the planet! The $50.00 admission includes a light buffet and refreshments. To purc… Organized by Spotlight On Jazz And Poetry | Type: live, jazz, poetry, performances
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Antoinette Manganas at CLARKS RESTAURANT/Moon Twp
October 17, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – off of Thorn Run Rd exit, business MOON 60 make a left, building 4 Antoinette at Clarks Restaurant in Moon Twp Coriopolis,Pa. from 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. Buliding 4! Great food and Music! Saturday, October 17th from 8-11 p.m. Organized by Antoinette Manganas | Type: an, evening, of, great, dining, and, music!
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FAT FISH BLUE RESTAURANT & NIGHT CLUB
October 17, 2009 at 9pm to October 18, 2009 at 12am – Near the stadium for The Cleveland Browns 'Southside' Jerry will be performing with The R&B Station Band (from Athens, OH.) supporting Mark Pender (trumpet player for 'Tonight Show w/Conan O'Brian) Organized by FAT FISH BLUE @ CLEVELAND, OH. | Type: concert
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the Tom Terling Band at Dante's, Brownsville Rd.
October 17, 2009 at 9:30pm to October 18, 2009 at 1:30am – Dante's Live show where anything can happen Organized by Tom Terling | Type: club, date
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