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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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Really enjoyed your work on Erin Burkett's first CD. Now the question "what ever happened to Barry?.." has been answered.
Ken
Best wishes from Sweden. MargarethThere are still Pittsburghers that remember you before you established your fine self in the LA Blues scene, BB et al. I testify that you brought the house down back in that C&G circuit - K&S Lounge (neighbors w/Manteca) and the Tiger Tail! Luther D and Keith S would testify, and maybe even The Steppin Stars as well. We sure kicked it back in the day, and your solos and effects were way ahead of the curve back then. (Butch M ensured everyone - especially the guitarists - were serious - honestly!).
I wanted everyone in this network to know your style left its mark on many players that knew you back in the day. We have talked about you coming back here to play your own tunes. The Bohemian Blues scene you had at the historic Light House in the 90's may have come to roost here.
To all the http://jazzburgher.ning.com/ members...Barry Levenson is a badass guitarist from Pittsburgh who plays blues like nobody else. Support your local musicians, wherever in the world they may be! Canned Heat, with Barry soloing, may be on my short list of concerts to see.
We are delighted to have you with us and look forward to experiencing samples of your art here. You most likely have many friends here already but we assure you that you'll make many new ones here in short order. Thank you for joining.
My rhythm world thanks you for joining !
Be blessed!
Luiz