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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- Lived in Pittsburgh for 10 years
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- Dwayne Dolphin, Roger Humphries, Paul Thompson, Jeff Grubbs, Jamie Moore, Sean Jones, Lou St'Lou, Chris Hemingway, Robbie "SuperSax" Edwards, Tom Wyent, Max Leak, Tony DePallis, Howie Alexander, Alton Merrill, George Heid Sr., George Heid Jr., Jimmy Ponder, Bill Heid, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Ahmad Jamal, Dave Budway,
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Art Blakey, Paul Chambers, Max Roach, Ray Brown, Roy Eldridge, Erroll Garner, Stanley Turrentine, Tommy Turrentine, Billie Eckstine, Eddie Jefferson,
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- RH Factor at CJ's on Thursdays.
- About Me:
- I was born in 1991 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I started playing viola at the age of 7, and at the age of 11 I began to take bass lessons from Paul Thompson at Rodgers CAPA. I currently play in a band with local drummer George Heid Jr. and pianist Patrick Suseoff.
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Check the "Member" page and add Pierre L. Chambers as a friend. He is Paul Chambers' son and is a jazz singer in LA. Derrick Finch used to play piano for him.
I'm looking forward to hearing and seeing you, Geo and Pat here tomorrow... (Tuesday 12-30-08... there is a mixing session from 2:00 PM to ? but the rest of the day is for you guys.
Very sad news today about the passing of Freddie Hubbard...
April 7, 1938 - December 29, 2008... we've lost another giant.
You are fast becoming a leader among your generation of traditional players. You are most definitely on the right track. Persistence and observation will gain you untold benefits. Thank you so much for joining. Looking forward to next steps on the path.
Thanks for your friendship. Very glad to see you out there doing it the right way! Keep Swingin' Bro! See you there. Cheers,
Roby