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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 5, 2015 at 8pm to June 6, 2015 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Come on down and welcome us back to James Street after a 2 year hiatus. Help us rock the joint as we like to do. Lots of new songs and dozens of good ol' good ones. Organized by James Street Gastropub | Type: full, band, show, -, public, welcome, no, cover
August 28, 2015 from 9pm to 11pm – VIVO KITCHEN We have so many new songs to tease your ears and your funnybone and we want to test them out on our Sewickley friends before the appear on our next CD. Come on out and join the In-Crowd in a relaxed… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: lounge, show, great, food, drinks, fun, humor, 90%, originals
December 15, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm – Brew on Broadway Reggie Watkins, Howard Alexander, Tony DePaolis, Lou Stalutte and Tom Wendt at non-profit coffee house in Beechview! BYOB, no cover. Set-ups and mixers to be purchased at the venue. Organized by Brew on Broadway non-profit coffee house | Type: live, jazz, show
April 29, 2016 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 LIVE LOUNGE Friday night, another Blues Orphans Quartet show, tuba edition. 8PM to 11PM Bellevue, 565 Lincoln Avenue. A really nice funky room, an easy 15 minutes west of Pittsburgh.… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, music, show, dance, eat, drink, fun
June 8, 2016 to June 15, 2016 – ART GALLERY PARTY IN TIMES SQUARE Bringing a Global Audience to Artists & Photographers + + Daily Features of Incredibly Inspiring Work + Organized by SeeMe & Chashama | Type: show
April 1, 2017 from 7pm to 9:30pm – PointBreezeway Restaurant Always wanted to see the Blues Orphans but didn't want to cross the river? ("Cuz you KNOW you'll never find your way back home!")Well, now's the time, this is your chance. HOUSE PARTAAAAAY! $20 or w… Organized by BLUES ORPHANS | Type: live, music, show, original, tunes, fun, $20, cover, includes, snacks, and, punch, byob
April 7, 2017 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – Gallery Chiz Regular Hours Tue - Fri 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sat 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Organized by Gallerie Chiz | Type: art, gallery, show, open, house
July 1, 2017 from 8pm to 11pm – JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY The RHBB will present a special tribute to Ray Charles featuring vocalist Perky Scott. #JazzHubsPGH Organized by James Street | Type: concert, &, show
July 24, 2017 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Jergels Please join us at Jergels (Warrendale, PA) MONDAY July 24th, 7-9:30 PM for Jazz & Blues with vocalist Jessica Lee & guitarist Mark Strickland! No cover charge - dinner & drinks all… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, dinner, show
July 26, 2017 from 5:30pm to 8pm – Rivers Club - One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St. PGH Please join us for dinner, drinks & vocal jazz on WEDNESDAY, July 26th, 5:30-8 PM with vocalist Jessica Lee, guitarist Mark Strickland & saxophonist Jay Willis on tenor & soprano! N… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: jazz, dinner, show
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