Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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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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- Favorite website
- http://Niagara Falls live cam., Pacific Beach cam
- Pittsburgh Connection
- Grew up in Pittsburgh. Studied at Point Park, and PBT. Lived in L.A. for 2 years, and San Diego for 8. Moved back in 1999. Won Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 under 40, a proclamation from the City Council (key to the city), and am Artistic/Education director of Pittsburgh Dance and Theatre Arts, and the Pittsburgh Jr. Theatre.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Michelle Benson, Chizmo Charles, Norm Nardini, Etta Cox, and Al Dowe. The Science Fiction Idols-Bobby La Monde
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- WDUQ
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- The Brillobox, Club Cafe, The Kelly-Strayhorn
- About Me:
- I am a director/choreographer/acting and dance and fitness instructor/ entrepreneur/AFTRA member/ voiceover artist/ and Mom.
In my spare time I am a reluctant activist for the Bloomfield Citizen's council, and cook a lot!
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- http://www.pgh-dance.com
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- artist, industry professional
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Your accomplishments as an artist are impressive and we are honored to have you join us. Check our events page and you will find there is much astir in the live venues. No wonder Bloomfield is such a cool place. Please invite some of your colleagues and students to join us so we can rebuild our artistic communities. Thank you for joining.