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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?

 

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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 1:01am on March 31, 2010, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
Thanks Roy! I felt a warm hospitality that night and Jessica was really nice. For the venue it was , good food , Dr. Harrison came in and played I enjoyed myself. I will try to make it Friday!- kevin
At 7:26pm on December 3, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Roy! Greetings from Schru Cologne/Germany. You are very Welcome on my Artists & Friens Network http://colognejazzart.ning.com/
At 1:59am 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 4:17pm on July 16, 2008, Jeff Rosenthal said…
Hi Roy! Hope you, Joan and Jess are well. It's been a while. We're having a great summer here. Rachel is pregnant with identical twins due this winter, so our family is growing fast. Hope to see you soon at your new show. How is your CD coming along? -J
At 5:40am on July 7, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Roy,

You have done a fine job with Jessica's page which means that you will have a real ball with all the gadgets and capabilities of this network. Please take full advantage of it all.

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