"For one who when young was deeply involved in the Jazz scene, but now not so much so ,it is good to be able to see that things are alive and well in our city in this. Thanks Nelson for what you are doing in keeping us in on what is happening.…"
Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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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godfrey e mills commented on Dr. Nelson Harrison's blog post Ernest McCarty recounts his glory days as bass player for Erroll Garner - Post Gazette" It is good to know the past. It matters and it gives pleasure to those who were part of it. People matter. Godfrey Mills I"
godfrey e mills liked Dr. Nelson Harrison's blog post Ernest McCarty recounts his glory days as bass player for Erroll Garner - Post Gazettegodfrey e mills might attend Langston B. Kelly's event
The Speak Easy featuring Vie Boheme at The Space Upstairs
July 14, 2012 at 8pm to July 15, 2012 at 1am
Second Saturdays is a monthly happening produced by The Space Upstairs and hosted by improvisational dance company The Pillow Project. This month it is entitled The SpeakEazy with special guest Vie Boheme and a few of her friends to perform. They include Dancer Bill Shannon, vocalists Anqwenique Wingfield and Everett Allen as well as Poet Alaina Dopico. The evening also features Langston Kelly, Ben Clifton, and Miles Jackson as part of the house band. $10 suggested donation at the doorSee More
godfrey e mills might attend Jazz Surgery w/ Tony Campbell's eventCJs Presents Tony Campbell and Smooth Funk Jazzsurgery at CJs in the Strip District
July 7, 2012 at 9pm to July 8, 2012 at 1am
CJs Presents Tony Campbell and Smooth Funk Jazzsurgery Tony Campbell - SaxJohn Hall - BassHowie Alexander -PianoJevon Rushton - Drums See More
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BLUES ORPHANS TRIO OCCUPIES BITE BISTRO in BELLVUE at BITE BISTRO
June 22, 2012 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Join us for some musical hilarity with the scaled down version of the Blues Orphans: Bob Gabig - guitar/vocal and Dr. Nelson Harrison - horns/vocals with possible surprise guests.See More
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Tastee Flavor Friday Live Music Parties at THE GALAXY LOUNGE .
June 15, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm
Hey its Garl Germany of TASTEE FLAVOR inviting you to join me and the Tastee Flavor band again this Friday from 7-10pm at the Galaxy Lounge . No cover charge, Good Food, DJ,Live Music and Security Parking. Hope to see you there! Be Safe-God BlessSee More
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State Champions 1956--Instrument Trombone, alongside Nelson Harrison
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Turrentine, Ray Brown
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