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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.

 

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At 2:23pm on February 5, 2010, JO TONGO said…
Greetings Jody

JAH BLESSINGS
At 7:48pm on December 15, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Jody ! Welcome to http://colognejazzart.ning.com/ Kisses Schru.
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At 7:13am on October 18, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Thanks Jody ! The First 12 pictures are from the Gallery of Pamela Williams ! I discovered them yesterday on her webside! Have a nice Sunday ! Kisses Schru.
At 3:11am on October 17, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Jody ! Greetings from Cologne/Germany ! Kisses Schru.
At 2:39pm on June 30, 2009, JO TONGO said…
TO MICHAEL JACKSON

Michael, it's so hard to believe that I don't want to think one second that you left us alone. I know you can't do that. You just went back to JAH to whom you belong, take a little breath & keep on doing it. If we listen carefully to tha Mystic wind blowing in the air, we can listen & even see you. Stay Blessed & Loved for ever, my dear Brother. From the bottom of my Heart JO TONGO
At 4:35pm on June 24, 2009, tim max said…
thanks , very pleasure be your friend , lot kiss
At 2:07am on June 24, 2009, tim max said…
HELLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 1:13pm on June 16, 2009, JO TONGO said…
Greetings Jody Thanks for your kindness & nice words. Remember this place you know.

Have a beautiful day JAH LOVE
At 7:12pm on June 15, 2009, Pieronymus said…
Hi,
I seen your video on your homepage.
Very nice.
Pieronymus
At 7:09pm on June 15, 2009, Pieronymus said…
Hi Jody, thank you for add me as a friend.

best regards Pieronymus Kosch Founder of Pieronymus Art Network
At 10:50am on June 15, 2009, JO TONGO said…
Greetings Jody Thanks for your friendship

JAH BLESS
At 6:33pm on June 4, 2009, Irene Brautigam said…
Hello Jody
Thank you for your friend request and I am happy to accept. I look forward to networking with you here. My boyfriend has been a full time musician for over forty years (piano/keyboards) so I am a real fan.
Irene
At 8:39pm on March 25, 2009, CWR (Fan of Culture) said…
Ok, OK go enough~ I have been described as interesting before.I think once a Judge told me I told a long intereting story, just to get out of a 10 dollar fine.

My wify,she pulled me into the Pittsburgh action but I've always loved Jazz. Hope you have a great time here, there are so many incredible people deep in this site. I try to look at one member page a day. Try it, what a amazing ride through time and sound.


Peace,
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At 8:32pm on March 25, 2009, Deb Weible said…
Hi Jody! Very nice to meet you on the Pgh Jazz Network. Thanks for reaching out!! All The Best! Deb Weible
At 8:10pm on March 25, 2009, CWR (Fan of Culture) said…
Now why would you want to be friends with the likes of me? None the less, I welcome you as my friend and a member here.:)
At 2:49pm on March 25, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Jody,

Actually we have several major visual artists as members and the traditional jazz community from which I derive has always been closely integrated with the poets, artists, actors and believe it or not, the ballplayers. I remember the days when the ball players used to follow the jazz musicians around... but that was before they were making million$/year. I never see them anywhere now among the common folk. We'd love to see some of your son's work on your page as well as some of your activities. I've always had the greatest admiration for character actors which I think is the ultimate skill. You have to be flexible enough to be everyone. Thanks for being with us.
At 2:20am on March 25, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Jody,

What an incredible career you have. I have been your fan for many years without knowing who are. Your website fixed that and brought me on point. It would be cool if your would post a few pictures here and a couple of videos from your site for our members who don't know how to visit other links yet. I promise to look at everything on your site. Thanks for joining and adding me as a friend.
At 1:47am on March 25, 2009, Luiz Santos said…
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Welcome Jody!
Thank you for joining!
And check out my New SPRING Album!
Peace, Luiz
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