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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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May 4, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY First Friday is here again and the Blues Orphans will be on the scene with fresh material and old favorites for your entertainment pleasure. the good food and drinks are a bonus. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: jazz, blues, satire, food, drink, live, music, no, cover, great, beer
June 1, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY Join us for our monthly romp at the Penn Brewery. There are always surprises and new songs to enjoy. Never the same show but always a ball. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: jazz, blues, live, satire, dance, food, drink, great, beer
July 6, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY If you haven't seen this act, you are in for some big surprises and a foot pattin' treat. Always some new songs and good old good ones. Full band tonight and surprise guests usually show up. Bring… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: blues, rock, eat, drink, live, music, public, welcome, kids, jazz
September 7, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY One of the most original bands in the country. Leader/songwriter Bob Gabig reflects on our human experience in all of its humor and irony through foot-patting, danceable songs. join our regular fan… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: live, jazz, blues, music, fun, food, drink, dancing
October 5, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY One of the most original bands in the country. Leader/songwriter Bob Gabig reflects on our human experience in all of its humor and irony through foot-patting, danceable songs. join our regular fan… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: live, jazz, blues, music, fun, food, drink, dancing
November 2, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – THE PENN BREWERY One of the most original bands in the country. Leader/songwriter Bob Gabig reflects on our human experience in all of its humor and irony through foot-patting, danceable songs. join our regular fan… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: live, jazz, blues, music, fun, food, drink, dancing
August 2, 2013 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – THE PENN BREWERY Always some new music and old favorites. Never a dull moment. The most original band in the Burgh. Imitated nationally and loved locally. The full 6-piece band will rock the house as usual... but… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, music, show, songs, humor, fun, food, drink, public, welcome, dance
March 7, 2014 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – THE PENN BREWERY You don't want to miss this one. Celebrate the warm weather with us tonight. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: jazz, blues, fun, food, drink, beer, no, cover, public, welcome
April 4, 2014 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – THE PENN BREWERY You don't want to miss this one. Celebrate the warm weather with us tonight. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: jazz, blues, fun, food, drink, beer, no, cover, public, welcome
September 5, 2014 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – THE PENN BREWERY Come out and here some new songs and a hand-clappin', foot pattin' hilarious show with the Blues Orphans full band. Get your Pure Pittsburgh on!!! Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: jazz, blues, humor, public, welcome, food, drink, nocover, beer
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