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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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February 28, 2014 from 9pm to 11pm – Vivo Kitchen Join us once again at our Sewickley bas at Vivo Kitchen. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: food, drink, camaraderie, blues, fun, jazz, satire, laughter, puiblic, welcome, no, cover
February 20, 2014 from 8pm to 10pm – Elks Lodge The very best of big band music by the hottest, swingingest big band in town... the Jazz Conspiracy. Become a co-conspirator and help us take the music back from the machines by joining us bi-weekly… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison - Music Director | Type: big, band, music, dance, food, drink, cover, charge, public, welcome
February 6, 2014 from 8pm to 10pm – Elks Lodge The very best of big band music by the hottest, swingingest big band in town... the Jazz Conspiracy. Become a co-conspirator and help us take the music back from the machines by joining us bi-weekly… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison - Music Director | Type: big, band, music, dance, food, drink, cover, charge, public, welcome
January 31, 2014 from 9pm to 11pm – Vivo Kitchen Celebrate the end of week heat wave by joining us at Vivo Kitchen in Sewickley for some warm fun, conversation, food drink and crazy music that will either bend your mind or melt your heart. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: fun, laughter, food, drink, music, public, welcome, no, cover
January 30, 2014 from 8pm to 10pm – Elks Lodge The very best of big band music by the hottest, swingingest big band in town... the Jazz Conspiracy. Become a co-conspirator and help us take the music back from the machines by joining us bi-weekly… Organized by Dr. Nelson Harrison - Music Director | Type: big, band, music, dance, food, drink, cover, charge, public, welcome
December 27, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm – Vivo Kitchen Ring out the old and sing in the new year with us. We don't make resolutions, we just write new songs. Always some surprises and tons of fun. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: public, welcome, live, blues, jass, music, great, food, drink
December 20, 2013 at 8pm to December 21, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Come.. and enjoy our very unique and special Christmas Show seasoned with songs from our new CD "Hystericana." There's nothing else quite like it. Everyone welcome. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: show, dance, sing-a-long, laugh, blues, jazz, country, polka, food, drink
November 29, 2013 from 9pm to 11pm – Vivo Kitchen Treat yourself to some holiday music, great food, drink and merriment with the Blues Orphans Trio featuring new originals from their recent CD "Hystericana." Reservations: opentable.com Menu:… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: food, music, public, welcome, jazz, blues, drink, fun, no, cover
November 22, 2013 at 8pm to November 23, 2013 at 12am – James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy Releasing their new album, Hystericana! Featuring the creative song writing of Bob Gabig, backed by his crew of orphans! Organized by Adam Johnston & James Street | Type: live, music, food, fun, drink, party
November 1, 2013 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – PENN BREWERY Enjoy songs from our latest CD "Hystericana." Buy a CD before the CD release party next month. Each song crazier than the last. Always fresh, always fun, always a surprise. Full 6-piece band tonigh… Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: food, drink, beer, dance, public, welcome, jazz, blues, fun
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