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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?
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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.
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Jim Farquar
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- Pittsburgh Pa
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- I am a recrding artist and performer based in Pittsburgh and have been involved with the Pgh jazz scene and the Duquense U, Guitar faculty for 25 years.Recently I have been performing with My friends Bill Purse and Richie Muckle. I am also a published author and a Private Teacher and I continue to explore new and creative ways to pay the bills
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Tommy Turk to Sean Jones. So Many fine players, no chance of choosing one.
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- Tony Mowad does a great service to Pgh Musicians . Yoshi's is streaming live shows on their site which are terrific. Sirrius Radio's Real Jazz is also cool.
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- I pretty much go with which one's are still open. Anywhere the right players get together is always the best venue. I think sometimes you have to create your own gigs to fill in the gaps.
- About Me:
- All guitar, All day, everyday. I still do enjoy it so!!
- Website:
- http://www.soundcloud.com/Jimfarquar
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Rick
Just checking my e-mail in San Juan, and received your friend invitation; that one's automatic man, my pleasure. I am happy to see you here, and looking forward to working with you at Duquesne.
Take care my brother.
Richy Muckle
When are you going to post a profile picture so I can feature you? It's real easy to do.
See you at guitar camp with my nikon
peace...Rick
So glad to see that you found us. You have a lot of friends here who will be glad to see your name. Please explore the network and then add some of your own favorite stuff.
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