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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 1:52am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
At 2:17am on December 17, 2008, David Moore said…
Whats up Reggie? This is going to be a great year for musical Artist. When the ecomomy gets bad, people need good music to keep their spirits calm.KEEP IT REAL we will always survive. looking to do some projects with you this coming year call me bro. 412 298-6725
At 2:18am on July 1, 2008, Angela Abadilla said…
Hey Reggie!! So nice to see you here. Hope you have been doing well. Do you realize that you will be celebrating 20 years since your beginnings at WVU? I just celebrated this past year. Where has the time gone? You should be very proud of everything that you have accomplished musically. I know that I'M proud of you Reg. Drop me a line and let me know how you are.

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At 8:17am on June 11, 2008, Andy Bianco said…
Hey Reggie good talk the other night. Thanks bro...
At 9:23pm on June 10, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Reggie,

Wow what a great photo. Love it! You'll want to post your bio, etc on this network because it gets traffic from all over the globe. Check out your picture from the Crawford Grill on my page. Welcome. You sounded great last night as always.

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