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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All Events in Penn Brewery (13)
April 1Friday
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The Blues Orphans Penn Brewery April Fool's Day party
April 1, 2011 from 8pm to 11pm – Penn Brewery The BLUES ORPHANS perform their usually scheduled first-Friday-of-the-month show. This month, we're throwing an April Fool's Day party.....no foolin'! Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: april fool's day party
April 21Thursday
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Yinzide Out ~open stage~ Third-Thursdays at Penn Brewery
April 21, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery Penn Brewery will be holding open stage 3rd-Thursdays in 2011,starting April 21, hosted by Yinzide Out. The first episode will feature Mani Stokes on guitar/vocals along with Ken Lamison on bass guit… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open stage
May 19Thursday
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Yinzide Out ~open stage~ Third-Thursdays at Penn Brewery
May 19, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery Penn Brewery open stage 3rd-Thursdays hosted by Yinzide Out. Outdoors in the biergarden, weather permitting. Dave Yoho features different artists to assist with the Yinzide Out open stage forum. Stop… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open stage
June 16Thursday
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Yinzide Out ~open stage~ Third-Thursdays at Penn Brewery
June 16, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery Penn Brewery holds it's open stage 3rd-Thursdays in 2011, hosted by Yinzide Out. Dave Yoho features various artists each event to assist with this open stage forum. Stop in after work, bring yo… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open stage
July 21Thursday
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yoho's YiNZiDE OUT open stage, 3RD-THURSDAYS at Penn Brewery
July 21, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery Every Third Thursday at Penn Brewery, yoho's YiNZiDE OUT hosts an open stage from 6PM to 9PM. yoho on drums, features different artists each event to assist with hosting the open stage. This month… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open, stage
August 18Thursday
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Yinzide Out open stage
August 18, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery This episode of Yinzide Out features Nicholas Callahan on guitar/vocals and Keith Gamble on bass guitar, accompanying Dave Yoho on drums. Singers & instrumentalists come sit in! Never a cover ch… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: yinzide, out, open, stage
October 20Thursday
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Yinzide Out open stage 3rd Thursday CANCELED
October 20, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm – Penn Brewery yoho's Yinzide Out features Lenny Smith and Dave Erny at this episode of 3rd Thursday open stage at Penn Brewery. No cover. 6 to 9. According to the Penn Brewery, the great crowds I bring in, don't… Organized by Dave Yoho | Type: open, stage
January 6Friday
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Blues Orphans Occupy the Penn Brewery on first Fridays
January 6, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Penn Brewery Start 2012 of with some witty musical reflections of our wacky world rendered by the entertaining Blues Orphans celebrating 31 years of fun performances. Organized by Bob Gabig | Type: jazz, blues, live, music, wit, great, food, drinks, no, cover
January 3Friday
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Ring in 2014 with the Blues Orphans at the Penn Brewery
January 3, 2014 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Penn Brewery Not new resolutions... new songs and some old favorites as well. Join us and start off the New Year with a smile. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: food, fun, laughter, beer, dancing, jazz, blues, no, cover, live, music, public, welcome
December 5Friday
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Blues Orphans 6 pc Band at Penn Brewery at new time
December 5, 2014 from 9pm to 11pm – Penn Brewery We are winding up an exciting year at the Penn Brewery tonight. Join the celebration atarting at 9pm until 11 pm. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, blues, jazz, humor, fun, food, drink, beer, no, cover, public, welcome
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