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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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June 20, 2008 at 9:30pm – The Grove Irish Pub North Hills The Blues Orphans will be performing at The Grove Irish Pub in Ross Township this Friday June 20, 2008. 9:30 - 1:30. no cover charge. ample parking. great food. friendly atmosphere. Andy & Bob Ga… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans
August 1, 2008 at 9pm – Sassy Marie's Bar and Restaurant The Speakeasy at Sassy Marie's. The Northside Home for Jazz and Blues features Pittsburgh's own: The Blues Orphans 9:00 - 1:00 Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans, at, Sassy, Marie's
August 15, 2008 at 8pm – Penn Brewery Since 1996 the Blues Orphans have been performing a steady 1-Friday-a-month at the Pennsylvania Brewery. Always 8:00 to Midnight. Never a cover charge. Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: Blues, Orphans, at, Pennsylvania, Brewery
October 10, 2008 at 3pm – TBA This is a yearly showcase for women of blues and subsequently women of jazz. The idea is to get a "house band together for the event consisting of all women. So far we have piano, guitar, sax,and dru… Organized by Anne Annie Friedland | Type: Festival:, Pittsburgh, Blues, Divas
October 24, 2008 at 9pm – Billy's Roadhouse Bar & Grille All aboard the The Blues Orphans wagon train. 9:00PM arrival at Billy's Roadhouse Bar & Grille in Wexford, PA, (where McKnight Rd & Perry Hwy meet in the North Hills of Pgh, close to the Show… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans, at, Billy's, Roadhouse, Live, Music, Rhythm, &, New, Orleans, Jazz
November 14, 2008 at 9pm – McGrogan's Taproom The Blues Orphans are back in Canonsburg, performing at McGrogan's Taproom. 724-745-9119 Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans, at, McGrogan's, Taproom
December 5, 2008 at 9pm – Little E's Jazz Club The Blues Orphans debut showing at downtown Pgh's new club: LITTLE E's Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans, at, Little, E's
January 23, 2009 at 8pm – Little E's Jazz Club 2009 marks 30 years for The Blues Orphans. The band will be performing one-Friday-a month or so, at the new LITTLE E's Jazz Club, in down town Pittsburgh's cultural district. Located above Mahoney's… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans, Friday, night, blues, at, Little, E's, Jazz, Club
February 20, 2009 at 9pm – Billy's Roadhouse Bar & Grille The Blues Orphans perform at Billy's Roadhouse Bar & Grille in Wexford, PA. upcoming 2009 shows at Billy's: May 1 June 12 Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans, perform, at, Billy's, Roadhouse, Bar, &, Grille
March 6, 2009 at 8pm – Little E's Jazz Club 2009 marks 30 years for The Blues Orphans. The band will be performing one-Friday-a month or so, at the new LITTLE E's Jazz Club, in down town Pittsburgh's cultural district. Located above Mahoney's… Organized by The Blues Orphans | Type: The, Blues, Orphans, Friday, night, blues, at, Little, E's, Jazz, Club
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