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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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- http://lefthandedrumset.com
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- Have lived in the Pittsburgh area all of my 51 years.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- All of the members of the Ritz Big Band. Roger Humphries.
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- WDUQ
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- Rhythm House
- About Me:
- Started playing the drums at age 7. Attended the Duquesne University School of Music and graduated with a music Education degree. I have been teaching music since 1980. Presently teaching instrumental music at Liberty, Arsenal, and Fulton Elementary schools. Member of the Ritz Big Band. Starting my own group.. details forthcoming !
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Great to hear from you! I'm in Ohio with my 21 year old son. I talked to Chuck a little while ago and he let me know you and Debbie were doing well when I asked. It's very cool that we are able to connect again on the PJN!
Annie
Thanks for inviting me to Carmalt. Let your students know they were my best audience I have had this year! They were well behaved and seemed to be into my program. I would have liked to have gone longer. Also I would like to send Kate the art teacher an e-mail ( I do not have her email address).
since I did not speak to her before I left. i let you know about my performances through the jazz network. Thanks again.
Lee
Thanks for the add.
Sir.D.J.deHorn
First Trumpet of Funk!
That's something real doable. Thanks for the heads up and for using the network.
Rick
Thanks for that great email.
I really enjoy working with you.
I look forward to seeing you in a couple weeks.
That would be great if we could workout a Jazz Workshop, Inc. Outreach Program too.
Take Care.
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
ejskirtich@comcast.net
(412) 422-4149 (H)
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