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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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In our very tenuous economic times, I'm not sure how a private club can have the audacity to "charge" a venue to host weekly live music offerings rather than the converse. As an outsider looking in this sounds very much like a "pay to play" or "protection" scam. I've performed in the previous iterations of James Street and the owners were always very gracious toward musicians and went out of their way to promote and support established and young acts most days of the week. Though I've been away…See More
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In our very tenuous economic times, I'm not sure how a private club can have the audacity to "charge" a venue to host weekly live music offerings rather than the converse. As an outsider looking in this sounds very much like a "pay to play" or "protection" scam. I've performed in the previous iterations of James Street and the owners were always very gracious toward musicians and went out of their way to promote and support established and young acts most days of the week. Though I've been away…See More
James Harber commented on Barry Boyd's video
Colored Musicians Club Documentary pt. 1
"Aloha Barry, thanks for responding. At my website www.thejazzintersection.org, I have a Jazz History page, and would love to add excerpts from Pittsburgh Jazz.
Let me know what you think.
"
Barry Boyd commented on Barry Boyd's videoColored Musicians Club Documentary pt. 1
"Hello James and thanks for checking it out. I've been speaking with Doc, Chuck Austin and many others since reading Chuck's article in the AFM News about 2 years ago and realize that we've all had similar musical origins and…"
James Harber commented on Barry Boyd's videoColored Musicians Club Documentary pt. 1
"That was great..thanks for posting and the history lesson."
Barry Boyd commented on Barry Boyd's video
Doug Ruffin Reports - Colored Musicians Club Museum
"Nelson,
Got your your finger on the pulse doc! I didn't even know about this. I'm in the Burgh this weekend visiting. Boyd Lee Dunlap is a character, his brother is the drum great Frankie Dunlap. Boyd recently survived a gunshot by a…"
Barry Boyd commented on Barry Boyd's videoColored Musicians Club Documentary pt. 1
"Good to hear from you also Kevin.
Come visit us sometime, we have open mic, unfortunately on Sunday nights though which is tough for out of towners and those of us with early "day gigs" an evil necessity. Hope to hear all of you…"
Barry Boyd commented on Barry Boyd's videoColored Musicians Club Documentary pt. 1
"Brian, Thanks for watching and for commenting. I once inquired about why were clinging to that very term when I first started hanging there and learning the ropes as a teen ager in the late 70's and was quickly schooled by the old guard. I…"
The Brian Edwards Excursion commented on Barry Boyd's videoColored Musicians Club Documentary pt. 1
"Informative video but do not like the phrase "colored musicians club." I know these are old school cats but in 2011, no black person should be referred to or refer to themselves as colored. Just because someone is old now and…"
Dr. Nelson Harrison commented on Barry Boyd's videoDoug Ruffin Reports - Colored Musicians Club Museum
"December 9, 2011
Rhythms Flow as Aging Pianist Finds New Audience
By DAN BARRY
BUFFALO
For years, the donated piano sat upright and unused in a corner of the nursing home’s cafeteria. Now and then someone would wheel or wobble over to…"
Kevin Hurst, Sr. commented on Barry Boyd's videoColored Musicians Club Documentary pt. 1
"Great piece on the history of another great jazz city! Systematically being left out of work and the role and times of the Civil Rights movement is very interesting!- kev"
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- Roger Humphries, Greg Humphries, Dave Pellow, David Moore, Lee Robinson, Matt Ferrante, Rick Dickerson, Mark Strickland, Tubby Daniels, Rod McCoy, Jimmy Ponder
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- Former venues - James Street, Shadyside Balcony
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- Current bassist in Buffalo, NY area, member of AFM 92 and historic Colored Musicians' Club of Buffalo. Interested in networking for music related purposes only.
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Posted on February 7, 2013 at 3:25am 1 Comment 4 Likes
In our very tenuous economic times, I'm not sure how a private club can have the audacity to "charge" a venue to host weekly live music offerings rather than the converse. As an outsider looking in this sounds very much like a "pay to play" or "protection" scam. I've performed in the previous iterations of James Street and the owners were always very gracious toward musicians and went out of their way to promote and support established and young acts most days of the week. Though I've been…
Continue Luther
Posted on March 11, 2011 at 2:33pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Kudos to you Luther. You did it with class, sophistication and intergrity. Peace be with you.
Barry Boyd
MLK
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 9:18pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I was told by a good friend that Rev. Dr. MLK traveled with a band but non us us could locate info on them. Does anyone know the identities of those musicians?
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- At 1:39am on March 12, 2011,
Anthony (Tony) Janflone said… - I couldn't agree with you more Barry! Luther was a great man!! He is now Home!!
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