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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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About Me:
I am a young jazz and blues vocalist, a recent music graduate of Clarion University and current Director of Admissions for the Center for Young Musicians in Wexford, PA. I am delighted to take part in Pittsburgh's rich cultural atmosphere and performance opportunities available to the area. In my short time performing in Pittsburgh, I was happy to make a friend in Mr. Lou Schreiber who provided me the opportunity to perform in Carnegie with the 3rd Street Jazz Ensemble with him and such Jazz enthusiasts as Mr. Haywood Vincent and Mr. Philip Salvato. I have also enjoyed the honor of performing with Mr. Maynard Ferguson, and serving as primary vocalist for "The Sounds of Swing" out of Brookville, PA. Most recently, I had the opportunity to showcase the standard "At Last" during the Miss America Pennsylvania 2009 competition this past June, held in Cheswick, PA.

I look forward to furthering my musical career here in the Steel City!
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At 4:39am on August 31, 2009, Buster Maxwell said…
We can always use swingin' singers here in the 'burgh, young lady.

Best of luck with it, and keep working the voice (I highly recommend SingingSucess.com for vocal exercises and coaching).

Best,

Buster
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At 9:26pm on August 26, 2009, Sidnei Piedade said…
At 5:35pm on August 25, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Autumn,

You have come to the right place to make many friends and fans. You page is your showcase that you can use to let everyone know the extent of your activities, interests and artistry. This network is also our collective voice where we can highlight and discuss issues pertinent to the music we love. Thank you for joining and please add me as a friend.

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