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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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    MARY LOU WILLIAMS     

            INTERVIEW

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MARY LOU WILLIAMS - Swinger with a Mission

Swinger with a Mission

Mary Lou Williams has been making music for 60 years;

now she teaches others how to feel it




By Catherine O'Neill



MARY LOU WILLIAMS is a lady with a mission -- to bring jazz back to the young. In recent years, that quest has brought the 69-year-old pianist and composer to Duke University in…
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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 28, 2013 at 2:30am — No Comments

MARY LOU WILLIAMS - JAZZ PIANO ICON

Mary Lou Williams Facts

Pianist, composer, and arranger Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981) is often referred to as the First Lady of Jazz in the annals of American music history. Williams was a highly respected musician in her day whose repertoire spanned several seminal jazz styles, from boogie-woogie to bebop, and she was an integral member of what became known as the Kansas…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 28, 2013 at 2:22am — No Comments

Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians - Williams, Mary Lou (Mary Alfrieda Scruggs)

Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians

Williams, Mary Lou (Mary Alfrieda Scruggs)

From Kansas City in the twenties to New York in the forties and beyond, pianist, arranger and composer Mary Lou Williams made direct contributions to nearly every major development of jazz in her lifetime, but rarely received the recognition she deserved. A devout Roman Catholic, she composed long-form orchestral and religious works, taught at Duke University and helped found the…

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MARY LOU WILLIAMS - The Mother of Bebop

http://www.ratical.org

Mary Lou Williams - Pianist,…
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A forgotten story: Jazz finds religion in Pittsburgh - Mary Lou Williams, May 8, 1910

Black Catholic Spotlight ~ { Print Version }

The National Black Catholic Congress

www.nbccongress.org…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on April 28, 2013 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Burlesque, Jazz & the Return of the Bong Show, a benefit for Pgh NORML!

Oh friends.... what a fascinating, tumultuous and looooong winter it has been.... I'm happy to say I finally believe we may have actually reached the other side. The warm winds blow with the sweet tantalizing promise of beautiful music, graceful dancers and hilarious escapades. I don't trust the wind to deliver these things all by itself, so I have committed myself to helping make them reality.…



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Added by Phat Man Dee on April 6, 2013 at 2:12am — No Comments

Chicago Examiner and European Blues Magazine cd reviews: Listen Now! ...I'm A Bluesman

Chicago Examiner cd review: Billy Jones Bluez - I'm A Bluesman

http://www.examiner.com/article/billy-jones-bluez-i-m-a-bluesman?cid=rss

 

Listen Now! ...new cd ...I'm A Bluesman

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/billyjonesbluez2

 

French Blues Magazine cd review:…

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Added by billy jones bluez on April 4, 2013 at 1:24am — No Comments

TONY CAMPBELL IN city paper FEATURE ARTICLE - OFF THE CHARTS

Off the Charts 

Tony Campbell's noteworthy career brings him back to Pittsburgh

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on March 22, 2013 at 2:24am — 3 Comments

3 things your friends should know about your business

You may not want to share everything with your social network, but Young Entrepreneurship Council member Jullien Gordon says your friends should know some details about what you do.

It's priceless to you, but how do you know what your startup's really worth? by Jullien Gordon, Young Entrepreneur Council October 23, 2012 | 11:17am EDT

When it comes to business and career advancement, we often discount one of our greatest resources: our friends. Our friends and peers may know our…

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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on February 17, 2013 at 7:48pm — No Comments

Jazz Society Leaves James Street..For the wrong reasons!

 

Dear Pittsburgh Jazz Society Members,

Unfortunately, it is true that the Pittsburgh Jazz Society will no longer be presenting jazz on Sunday night at James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy.  The reasons for the board's decision, as they have stated, are very questionable at best.    However, we would like to address the issues mentioned by Mr. Mowod.

 

James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy has been in business for slightly over one year.  As a brand new…

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Added by Adam Johnston & James Street on February 6, 2013 at 11:14pm — 3 Comments

Bonedog Records Keepin' Da Blues, R&B, and Funk Alive

Bonedog Records

Keepin' Da Blues, R&B, and Funk Alive…
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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on January 29, 2013 at 9:51pm — No Comments

EXCITING NIGHTS OF JAZZ AT SAVOY!

Hey jazz fans,

Just wanted to share some exciting video footage of an amazing night of jazz last month (12/17/12) at Savoy. For those of you who may not have had the opportunity to experience just how wonderful Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is, please use the link provided to take a good look at this video and see what all the fuss is about!  Then, come join us each and every Monday for some of the best jazz around!  See you at Savoy on Mondays!…

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Added by Charlie G. Sanders on January 4, 2013 at 8:19am — No Comments

"ELEVATIONS" was a SMASH at Savoy Monday Night Jazz: Special Edition.

Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks to all of you who were able to attend our Special Edition of Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy, featuring the exciting new group, "Elevations"! These five young jazz lions were a smash hit, the joint was jumpin' and it was packed (in spite of the rain). It's not surprising that they are beginning to take the jazz world by storm, what with mentors the likes of Roger Humphries, Dwayne Dolphin and Sean Jones, how could they not!  And Savoy was happy to be among the first…

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Added by Charlie G. Sanders on December 22, 2012 at 5:31am — 1 Comment

The Guardians of Pittsburgh.

Who were these veritable gentlemen who in the early 1950's promoted jazz gigs with artists like Charlie Parker at venues such as the Syria Mosque?

Added by Peter Campbell on December 11, 2012 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

CORRECTION TO THE POSTING FOR NOV 12th MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ EVENT @ SAVOY

Hi everyone,

Please note that the title for the posting about Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy for November 12, 2012 mistakenly refered to Maureen Budway as the featured artist for that date.  In fact, Maureen performed at Savoy this past week on November 5, 2012.  As correctly stated in the body of the post, the featured artist for November 12th is the wonderful songstress, JUDI FIGEL.  Please note this correction on your calendar and come join us at Savoy for a great night of music…

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Added by Charlie G. Sanders on November 9, 2012 at 4:06am — No Comments

SUPER STORM SANDY AND MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ @ SAVOY

Fellow jazz lovers,

Due to super storm, Sandy and a concern for the safety of our patrons and staff, we sadly had to cancel Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy featuring Shawnee Lake on 10/29/12.  Shawnee will be rescheduled for after the first of the year, stay tuned for actual date and time. 

In the meantime, please join us on November 5th for the fantastic jazz vocals of Maureen Budway.  And please be aware that, due to the end of daylight savings time, Maureen and the band…

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Added by Charlie G. Sanders on October 30, 2012 at 7:55pm — No Comments

FALL HOURS FOR MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ @ SAVOY

Hi everyone,  just wanted to let you know that, due to the end of daylight savings time in November, starting November 5th the hours of play for the band will go back to 5pm to 9pm!  Please mark your calendar!  Once again, November 5th starts the fall/winter hours for Jazz at Savoy (5pm to 9pm)!  (*Oct 29th with Shawnee Lake is still 6pm to 10pm).  Thanks.

Charlie G.

Added by Charlie G. Sanders on October 25, 2012 at 1:02pm — No Comments

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