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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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Who Owns the Song? Part I: Intellectual Property and the Musician
Posted on April 30, 2011 at 4:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The more I hang out with professional musicians, the more I see how challenging it is for them to implement intellectual property principles in the course of their art. If…
ContinueDestiny of Live Jazz Music lies in its Origin: HOME
Posted on March 22, 2009 at 8:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
THE DESTINY OF LIVE MUSIC VENUES: What is happening to live music venues locally and nationally and why? Are live musicians an endangered species or will we stand up and fight back? Weigh in!
I found that topic interesting but found I had to read between the lines a bit. I can see the Music Center with Disney Hall from my high-rise in LA where the Philharmonic and other classical groups play to large audiences and can… Continue
Unsolved Mystery: So just who IS this fine brother in the photo with Marilyn Monroe (circa 1952)?
Posted on March 14, 2009 at 11:30pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
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thanks so much for the invite!
It's so cool over here too.
Let tha' truth be told, I am such a "HUGE" fan, I'd pretty much follow U to the end of the earth. {Hope U don't mind. lol}
Hope that my comment here finds U well in..."Mind, Body, & Spirit".
Here it is the weekend again, N' so in parting I wish that Urs unfolds as "Wonderfully Beautiful" as U are..."Inside & Out".
Looking forward to connecting with U again soon.
Till then...take care & be well!
I'm always nearby.
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Bobby~*
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Thanks for allowing me to introduce you to my home network. It is a pleasure having you as an online friend. we are very proud of our jazz legacy in Pittsburgh that is second to none. Enjoy browsing through our ever increasing treasures. Thank you for joining.