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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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Pittsburgh Connection
I live in OAKMONT,
my favorite radio station is Duquesne Radio
I raised three daughters who are all involved with musical performace
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
REGGI WATKINS
OLGA WATKINS
LISA FERRARO
SPIDER RONDONELLI, HAROLD BETTERS, ROGER HUMPHRIES
and other heavies
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
RYTHME HOUSE
MANCHESTER CRAFTMENS GUILD
SASSY MARIES
GULLIFTIES
About Me:
I am just a regular DUDE, who happens to like JAZZ
My daughter MARGA (sings, BASS) and her friend STEVE DAVIDSON (SAXOPHONE) play in a Jazz and Blues Combo in ASHLAND OREGON.
STEVE DAVIDSON has a Saturday morning JAZZ program on a local radio station.
My daughter MIRIAM sings in musical theater at OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
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http://margalaube.com

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At 1:39pm on May 26, 2009, Olga Watkins said…
Thanks Gogo!
At 3:12am on March 28, 2009, Francis Bruce Marion, DC said…
I'm so impressed how it seems all of your family bring so much melodic truth down to earth! Thank you Gogo for having it so naturally in your genes!!! Praise to you all!! your friend Dr Bruce
At 12:22am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
At 5:22pm on February 15, 2008, Olga Watkins said…
Nice picture, Gottfried!
Thanks for making Reg & I your favorites!
See you Saturday!
At 2:11am on February 14, 2008, Gottfried Laube said…
HEY OLGA,

I FEEL KIND OF STUPID. SINCE I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET MY COMMENT INTO THE RIGHT BOX.
I'LL TRY AGAIN
THANKS FOR INVITING ME TO THIS VERY INTERESTING WEBSITE. SEE & LISTEN TO YOU ON SAT AT THE STIFEL IN WHEELING. GOGO Delete Comment

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