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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- Pittsburgh Connection
- Many years as student od Duquesne University - City Music Center. Study under Ken Karsh.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Ken Karsh, Sean Jones, Joe Negri, Benny Benack (all), Lee Robinson, many others....
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- DUQ 90.5
- About Me:
- Alex Conroy
4201 Sweetbay Drive
Bethel Park, PA 15102
412-889-6787
alex_conroy@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/alexconroyjazz
EDUCATION:
June 2010: Graduating from Bethel Park High School with High Honors
January 2010: Accepted for fall semester at Berklee College of Music for Guitar Performance
July 2009: Attended Berklee College of Music’s Five-Week Summer Performance Program
Selected to perform in advanced jazz ensembles directed by Phil Wilson
September 2003 to present: Private study with Mr. Ken Karsh, professor of guitar at The Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University and attend City Music Center at Duquesne University
2005-2008: Attended the annual Guitar and Bass Summer Workshop at Duquesne University
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2007-present: Capstone Grille and Capstone Express, Peters Township, PA – all aspects of restaurant responsibility including but not limited to dish washing, bussing, waiter, cash register and take out
HONORS:
December 2009: Alternate guitarist for Jazz Band of America - 2010
November 2009: Performed with Ken Karsh at City Music Center’s Friendraiser - Selection: “Invitation”
November 2007, -08, and -09: Performed in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Honors Jazz Band
April 2009: Member of Bethel Park High School Stage Band that won First Place, Superior Rating, International Grand Champion at the 2009 Festivals of Music held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
June 2007: Performed in Duquesne University’s City Music Center Honor Recital
PERFORMANCES:
May 2009: The “Alex Conroy Group” performed in a jazz concert benefit for Autism Speaks in Peters Twp, PA.
November 2008, October and November 2009,
and January 2010: Performed with Duquesne University Music Department Faculty and guest artists at student jam sessions held at the Red Ring Bar and Grille in Pittsburgh, PA. – Selection snapshot: “Blue Bossa”, “Billie’s Bounce”, “Invitation”, “Have You Met Miss Jones”, and “Straight No Chaser”
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