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 restaurant/lounge Events (162)
March 11Saturday
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RML Jazz returns to Hines Ward's Table 86
March 11, 2017 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Hines Ward's Table 86 RML Jazz returns to Hines Ward's Table 86 in Cranberry, featuring those pesky Laus boys, Gene on trumpet and Rick on drums, and Glenn Utsch on keyboard. We'll be serving up the jaz smooth and hot for… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge
March 23Thursday
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RML Jazz returns to Wallace's Tap Room at the Hotel Indigo
March 23, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm – Hotel Indigo Wallace's Tap Room RML Jazz returns to Wallace's Tap room at the Hotel Indigo to help celebrate Pittsburgh native George Benson's birthday. We'll include classic Benson tunes as well as songs from artists who influence… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
March 24Friday
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RML Jazz returns to the 1810 Tavern
March 24, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – 1810 Tavern The RML Jazz Trio will be serving up the jazz smooth and hot for ya at the 1810 Tavern in Bridgewater Beaver County, featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on dr… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
May 20Saturday
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RML Jazz returns to 1810 Tavern
May 20, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – 1810 Tavern RML Jazz returns to the 1810 Tavern in Bridgewater, Beaver County on Saturday, 5/20, at 8:00pm. RML Jazz features Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
July 15Saturday
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RML Jazz returns to 1810 Tavern
July 15, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – 1810 Tavern RML Jazz returns to 1810 Tavern in Bridgewater, Beaver, PA, featuring Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. It will be live jazz outside on the patio behind the r… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
July 22Saturday
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RML Jazz returns to Table 86
July 22, 2017 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Hines Ward's Table 86 RML Jazz returns to Hines Ward's Table 86 in Cranberry featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Come check out Hines' Wines while we serve up the jazz sm… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
September 1Friday
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RML Jazz returns to the Wooden Nickel Restaurant
September 1, 2017 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – Wooden Nickel Restaurant RML Jazz returns to the Wooden Nickel Restaurant featuring guest vocalist Cathy Laus with Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
December 18Monday
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RML Jazz makes first appearance at Portogallo's Peppers n'at
December 18, 2017 from 7pm to 10pm – Portogallo Peppers n'at RML Jazz makes its first appearance at Portogallo's on Monday, 12/18/17, featuring Laura Wiens on vocals, Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. As always, we'll… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
January 6Saturday
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RML Jazz at Vines
January 6, 2018 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Vines Seven Fields at Hines Ward's Tavern 86 RML Jazz starts off the New Year right serving up the jazz smooth and hot at Vines in Seven Fields at Hines Ward's Tavern 86. RML Jazz will feature Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
April 7Saturday
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RML Jazz returns to Vines
April 7, 2018 from 7:30pm to 11pm – Vines Wine Bar at Hines Ward's Tavern 86 RML Jazz returns to Vines Wine Bar by Hines Ward in Cranberry this Saturday at 7:30pm featuring Mike Clancy on saxes/flute, Glenn Utsch on keyboard, and Rick Laus on drums. RML Jazz brings an excitin… Organized by Rick Laus | Type: restaurant/lounge, live, jazz
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