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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.

 

WELCOME!

 

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At 6:02am on March 16, 2008, Jeff Rosenthal said…
I heard you sat in with us last night! I'm sorry I missed it. I like to double book myself as much as possible and then leave everyone guessing which gig I will actually show up to. (just kidding)... thanks for the support and good seeing you Thursday, too.
At 1:25am on March 13, 2008, Jeff Rosenthal said…
Great to see here, Sal!! How are you doing?
At 3:31pm on March 12, 2008, Janelle Burdell said…
Mr. Richetti, Always good to ah....see you. Hahaha! Just gettin back. Sheddin workin on solo stuff think you'd dig. Lookin' to play too! Keep me in mind. Thanks, -janelle 412.657.9335
At 4:10am on March 10, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
One the one! We'll talk soon.
At 3:31am on March 10, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
That's for sure. Perhaps once we reach a critical mass here we can together visualize getting a jazz festival going again.
We are not museum artifacts but are alive and making great music all over the world.
At 1:29am on March 10, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Sal,

I hope this network adds to your connectivity. Feel free to post anything you like including promotionals, pics, vids, etc..

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