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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May 6Saturday
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RML Jazz returns to Table 86
May 6, 2017 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Hines Ward's Table 86 RML Jazz returns to Hines Ward's Table 86 on Saturday, 5/6 at 7:30pm. We'll feature Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Come enjoy Hines' Wines and great food… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/wine, bar, live, jazz
December 2Saturday
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RML Jazz returns to Vines
December 2, 2017 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Vines Wine Bar at Hines Ward's Tavern 86 RML Jazz returns to Vines at Hines Ward's Tavern 86 featuring Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. We'll be serving up the jazz smooth and hot for ya'! Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/, wine, bar, live, jazz
February 2Friday
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RML Jazz at Rivers Casino Wheelhouse Bar & Grill
February 2, 2018 from 8pm to 11pm – Rivers Casino Wheelhouse Bar & Grill RML Jazz will be serving up the jazz smooth and hot this Friday night at 8:00pm, featuring the vocal talents of Laura Wiens, with Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Vince Taglieri… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: bar, live, jazz
May 5Saturday
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Clint Hoover
May 5, 2018 from 5pm to 7:30pm – The Backstage Bar at Theater Square The Hoover/Rosenberg/McCarthy Jazz trio will be performing jazz on harmonica, guitar and bass at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square, Saturday May 5th, 5:00 to 7:30pm, 655 Penn Ave, Downtown Pittsbur… Organized by Clint Hoover | Type: gig, at, the, backstage, bar, theater, square
August 3Friday
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RML Jazz returns to Vines
August 3, 2018 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Vines by Hines Ward RML Jazz will be serving up the jazz smooth and hot this Friday, 8/3, at 7:30pm. We'll be joined by Ms. Laura Wiens on vocals, with Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: bar, live, jazz
August 10Friday
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RML Jazz returns to The Wooden Nickel
August 10, 2018 from 7pm to 10pm – Wooden Nickel RML Jazz returns to The Wooden Nickel in Monroevile featuring Ms. Laura wiens on vocals, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, and Rick Laus on drums. We'll be serving up the jazz smoo… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: bar, live, jazz
August 23Thursday
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RML Jazz eturns to NOLA
August 23, 2018 from 7pm to 9pm – NOLA on the Square RML Jazz returns to NOLA this Thursday at 7:00pm to serve up the jazz smooth and hot for ya'. We'll feature Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums, playing tunes… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: bar, live, jazz
September 29Saturday
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RML Jazz at Vines
September 29, 2018 from 7:30pm to 10pm – Vinesw at Hines Ward's Tavern 86 RML Jazz will be serving up the jazz smooth and hot for ya' this Saturday starting at 7:30pm, and featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Come enjoy Hin… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: bar, live, jazz
October 31Wednesday
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RML Jazz at the Hilton Garden Inn
October 31, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm – Hilton Garden Inn RML Jazz will be serving up the jazz smooth and hot on Halloween, featuring Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, special guest Donna Bailey on vocals, Justin Bendel on upright and electric bass, and Rick Laus o… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: bar, live, jazz
November 30Friday
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RML Jazz returns to The Wooden Nickel
November 30, 2018 from 7pm to 10pm – The Wooden Nickel RML Jazz returns to The Wooden Nickel in Monroeville this Friday, 11/30, at 7:00pm. We'll be serving up the jazz smooth and hot for ya,with tunes from from Miles to Monk, Herbie Hancock to Herbie Man… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: bar, live, jazz
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