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, Parlanto 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.
Hey Ed. Happy New year... I am working on an outreach program for January at Fulton Ele. Will keep you posted... Is that R& B group still looking for a drummer ? I am interested if so !!! Did you gig New Years ?? Mike !
Its great to hear from you! Everything is going pretty well, I am almost done with this semester which is really good! I would love to check out the Jazz Ensemble rehersal on the 9th! I will see if Joe will come as well. See you then and have a great holiday!
Yeah Ed, I do a jam session every Sunday featuring Keith Stebler, and Randy Williams. It takes place at Big Mama's House Of Soul in the Strip District. It's at the corner of Penn Avenue, and 16th Street at 3:00 pm. I'd love to see you there one of these Sundays!
I knew that you were going to do great things....ever since our music days at WVU. You always had drive and a wonderful musical ear. You are a wonderful music educator to both the youth as well as the adult population of Pittsburgh. I'd love to hang with you Ed. Please give me a call (412) 758-5842. And keep playin your horn with the same passion and soul.
We're so glad you are finally with us. Please use your page to promote your band and your activities at the HJW and as an outlet for your journalitic talents.
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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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Nice to see you on here...and to hear you playing down at Ava. Be cool man!
Its great to hear from you! Everything is going pretty well, I am almost done with this semester which is really good! I would love to check out the Jazz Ensemble rehersal on the 9th! I will see if Joe will come as well. See you then and have a great holiday!
Wish you the best!
Abby
Have a great weekend.
Be blessed!
Luiz
James
Let me know if you plan to attend.
Debi Sciranka
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
Tell me more about what would be involved on the New Hazlett Theater's end to be a venue for a workshop.
We are definitely working on establishing the theater as a jazz venue in Pittsburgh and are working obtaining funding for that purpose.
Thanks
Debi
I knew that you were going to do great things....ever since our music days at WVU. You always had drive and a wonderful musical ear. You are a wonderful music educator to both the youth as well as the adult population of Pittsburgh. I'd love to hang with you Ed. Please give me a call (412) 758-5842. And keep playin your horn with the same passion and soul.
Angela
We're so glad you are finally with us. Please use your page to promote your band and your activities at the HJW and as an outlet for your journalitic talents.