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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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At 2:53am on September 25, 2008, Dr Rock said…
Nice To See You L'Tanya ! Another Famous Pittsburgher, From Knoxville Jr High School !

At 2:11pm on August 11, 2008, sean jones said…
Hope life has been treating you well.

Sean
At 8:29pm on May 9, 2008, J. Malls said…
Hey L'Tanya,
Looks like we have some mutual acquaintances. Try to stop by AVA on Monday. Should be a good time :)
At 11:31pm on May 6, 2008, Dave Papale said…
Hey L'Tanya....thanks! I am glad you like them........not pro by any means what so ever......just me and my camera, in the right place at the right time....

Ciao...
.......Dave
At 11:48pm on May 1, 2008, Christina said…
Hi lady :)

Nice to see you on here!
At 7:17pm on May 1, 2008, Dave Papale said…
See you soon....don't be shy.

Ciao bella
Dave
At 10:43pm on April 30, 2008, Dave Papale said…
Hello L'Tanya,

Twice in one week........ We can't go on meeting like this....

Ciao bella
Dave
At 5:56pm on April 29, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Hey L'Tanya,

You did it!! Congratulations. Now you can have lots of fun with your page because it's all yours. Check out the photos, sounds and videos posted here and then add some of your own. You are only 2 clicks away from almost anything you want to do here. Welcome to Web 2.0
 
 
 

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