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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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- Favorite website
- http://www.youtube.com/DrFBM
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- http://PittsburghJAM.org
- Pittsburgh Connection
- Born here in 1952. Live here and enjoy the best live jazz creations in the world !
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Howie Alexander, Spider Rondinelli, Tim Jenkins, Sean Jones, Dwayne Dolphin, Don Aliquo, Tony Campbell, Roger Barbour, Roger Humphries, Maureen Budway, Max Leake, Gerald Haymon, Jared Wilson, Kevin Howard, Craig Davis, Lilly Abreau, Tim Stevens, Kenny Karsh, Carolyn Perteete., Tony DePaolis, Kenny Blake, Chris Hemmingway, Lou Stellute, Mike Murray, Jamie Moore, Dr Nelson Harrison & Shawnee Lake!
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- Tony Mowod on the internet!
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- Howie Alexander's "Interval Monday" at AVA's! 9:00 Mondays, Sean Jones where ever!! The MPG Jazz Jam at TANA's Wed. at 9:00, RH Factor at CJ's Thur at 8:00, Tony Campbell's Jazz Surgery at CJ's Sat 5:15-8:00PM and Spider Rondinelli and Kenny Blake where ever!!! and Sundays the James Street Gastropub from 6:00- 9:00 PM at jazz events!
- About Me:
- Improvisation runs beyond your mind and body to feel exactly where your soul is inspired to take you to! The most important thing I've learned from my life experiences (and from God) is that there is no such thing as a mistake; especially when you play it twice to see the view from the new horizon you've discovered!! So continue to breathe deeply and definitely note the space between this and your next breath....
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My favorite Pittsburgh friend's performances are at YouTube.com/drfbm. One of my songs will be on here as soon as it's copyright application is for real !!! No such thing as a mistake ....especially when you play it twice !!! sincerely DrB
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I'm a Pittsburgh jazz fan, archivist, improvising enough to create a harmonic dream come true!
Posted on May 14, 2010 at 9:00am 5 Comments 0 Likes
As we move into a new century of growth, excitement and development, especially music wise here in
Pittsburgh, it doesn't surprise me that there may be some confusion
and fear amongst my fellow musicians and friends. I'm not the first
Pittsburgher to suggest that Pittsburgh deserves a Jazz Artist Museum
of our own. That's why I created the internet sites of
PittsburghJAM.org (Pgh Jazz Artist…
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His gentle nature & profound interest in doing all he could to uplift The Pittsburgh Jazz Scene & it's legion of Musicians will ALWAYS make me smile whenever I see ANYONE with a camera at a show. Cheers Dr. Bruce thanks for being a good friend!!!
Francis Bruce Marion 4.3.52- 5.23.16
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Hey Doc what Instrument does David Throckmorton Play ? Is he a drummer? I know Jeff Gubbs plays bass, but have not heard him yet! Maybe I'll roll thru the T -Bird Tuesday and check them out! - kev
this site having a lot of features
good contact
Thanks for the nice words and THANK YOU for the great dvds! Remember, The Forest Hills Coffee Company 2201 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills 412.351.4545 ANYTIME!
Vince
The Tuesday Night Big Band
I enjoyed meeting you while listening to the jam session at GulliftysSTEVE the saxophone player from OREGON and my daughter MARGA were very impressed by the quality of the musicians from Pittsburgh. My Mission accomplished. GOGO
Thank you for reminding me why I do what I do. You have quit the pen yourself.
Peace,
CWR
Dr Bruce is a performer too. He may be a great fan, and he likes to video your performances. Encourage him to play his piano and trumpet more often. He needs your support.
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