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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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November 19, 2010 at 9:30pm to November 20, 2010 at 12:30am – The Park House Kick start the holiday season with the Blues Orphans, still crazy as ever with lots of new songs to tickle your wit at Pittsburgh's oldest neighborhood tavern. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: public, welcome, jazz, blues, no, smoking, free, snacks, dancing, allowed
December 17, 2010 at 9pm to December 18, 2010 at 12:30am – THE PARK HOUSE Come and enjoy our crazy holiday show. Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison | Type: tavern, snacks, no, cover, public, welcome, blues, jazz
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
July 29, 2011 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm – Melange Bistro Bar Please join Mélange Bistro and a stellar line-up of jazz performers -- including vocalist Jessica Lee, guitarist Mark Strickland, and bassist Dave Pellow -- for an inspirational 'friendraiser' to ben… Organized by Jessica Lee | Type: benefit, public, welcome, jazz, trio, snacks, drinks, no, cover
March 8, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Lounge HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! (Well ,we're about to, that is.) Looking for something really different? How 'bout a guitar (Bob Gabig), a harmonica (Charlie Barath), a trombone (Nelson Harrison), and a tuba (Ro… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: byob, small, cover, snacks, live, music, public, welcome
May 10, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Lounge HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! (Well ,we're about to, that is.) Looking for something really different? How 'bout a guitar (Bob Gabig), a harmonica (Charlie Barath), a trombone (Nelson Harrison), and a tuba (Ro… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: byob, small, cover, snacks, live, music, public, welcome
June 14, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Lounge The Blues Orphans Quartet ...Returns! Strikes Back! Meets Abbott & Costello! & Godzilla! A subbbbbbtle blend of Pittsburgh soul, hillbilly hiphop, beatnik bebop, rockabilly satire. Tupa… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: byob, small, cover, snacks, live, music, public, welcome
July 12, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Live Lounge ...Returns! Strikes Back! Meets Abbott & Costello! & Godzilla! A subbbbbbtle blend of Pittsburgh soul, hillbilly hiphop, beatnik bebop, rockabilly satire. Tupac Shakur meets Kinky Friedman.… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: coffee, house, live, band, snacks, byob, jazz, blues, fun, $10, cover, charge
November 8, 2013 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Lounge The Blues Orphans Quartet ...Returns! Strikes Back! Meets Abbott & Costello! & Godzilla! A subbbbbbtle blend of Pittsburgh soul, hillbilly hiphop, beatnik bebop, rockabilly satire. Tupa… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: byob, small, cover, snacks, live, music, public, welcome
February 21, 2014 from 8pm to 11pm – 565 Live Lounge ... adapting the mellow musical stylings of Lady Gaga, Lou Reed, Mr. Rogers, Sly Stone, and Snoop Dogg! Leavened with 90% Blues Orphans originals. A subbbbbbtle blend of Pittsburgh soul, hillbilly h… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: blues, jazz, satire, byob, cover, charge, snacks, fun, public, welcome
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