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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February 18Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS rock the Park House
February 18, 2011 at 9:30pm to February 19, 2011 at 12:30am – THE PARK HOUSE Lots of new material for old fans. Fifty originals for new fans. There is nothing like the Blues Orphans experience. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: blues, jazz, satire, fun, club, public, no, cover, drinks, and, snacks
May 13Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS RETURN TO CEFALO'S
May 13, 2011 at 8:30pm to May 14, 2011 at 12am – CEFALO'S RESTAURANT, NIGHTCLUB & BANQUET CENTER BLUES ORPHANS will rock the house once again always with new surprise songs and old favorites to keep that smile on your face and the pat in your foot. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: great, food, drink, dance, listen, no, cover, blues, jazz, satire
May 4Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS LIGHT UP THE PENN BREWERY
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
May 11Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS LIGHT UP JAMES STREET SPEAKEASY
May 11, 2012 at 8pm to May 12, 2012 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Join the Blues Orphans for their regular monthly romp at the newly opened James Street Speakeasy for some schism & blues with a jazzy touch. Don't expect them to speak easy... they always tell t… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, jazz, blues, satire, originals, food, drink, dancing, good, time
June 1Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS BUBBLE AT THE PENN BREWERY
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
June 15Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS LIGHT UP JAMES STREET SPEAKEASY
June 15, 2012 at 8pm to June 16, 2012 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Join the Blues Orphans for their regular monthly romp at the newly opened James Street Speakeasy for some schism & blues with a jazzy touch. Don't expect them to speak easy... they always tell t… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, jazz, blues, satire, originals, food, drink, dancing, good, time
August 3Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS at PENN BREWERY for August Blast Off
August 3, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – PENN BREWERY For the latest news on the world situation join the Blues Orphans because they tell it like it is. You can't have more fund than this in one night. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: public, welcome, live, blues, jazz, satire, food, drink, beer
August 10Friday
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BLUES ORPHANS LIGHT UP JAMES STREET SPEAKEASY
August 10, 2012 at 8pm to August 11, 2012 at 12am – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY Join the Blues Orphans for their regular monthly romp at the newly opened James Street Speakeasy for some schism & blues with a jazzy touch. Don't expect them to speak easy... they always tell t… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: live, jazz, blues, satire, originals, food, drink, dancing, good, time
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