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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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At 7:29pm on October 21, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Luiz ! Greetings from Schru. Cologne/ Germany .
At 4:40pm on October 14, 2009, Barbara Ray said…
Luiz Santos

Peace and joy to you also, my Friend. So you reside in New York? I've been there only to shop. I must return in the near future to check out the night life.

Barb Ray
At 4:35am on June 18, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
Luiz
digging the ride on your new alum.. play it over & over.. jp
At 9:36pm on May 20, 2009, C J Puhala said…
Thx, Luiz. Will do. If you're ever in need of a seasoned drummer, please don't hesitate to drop a line. C.J.
At 5:55pm on May 20, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
Luiz
Hey , I like the new alum.. Sounds great.. Real nice horns^ drums.. Great Stuff.. GOD BLESS JOHN PAPI
At 2:27pm on March 28, 2009, Kay Foster Jackson said…
Thank you Luiz, it's great to be on board......

Kay
At 5:05am on March 28, 2009, shirley riley-davis said…
hi luiz, am getting album tomorrow.
At 12:06pm on March 25, 2009, Susan Patterson said…
Enjoyed your Spring album. Looking forward to hearing more from you. My husband and I really enjoy jazz with a Latin flare.
At 7:16am on March 25, 2009, Jody Jaress said…
Thanks so much for the welcome... I feel really honored to be on this site with such wonderful entertainers. I did check out your new album... nice indeed.
Keep making those dreams come true! Thanks again....
Jody
At 5:54am on March 25, 2009, Jody Jaress said…
Thanks so much.... I'm new to these sites, but absolutely LOVE that Jazz and blues is alive and well and we/you and other artists are able to unite on a website such as this one. I'm humbled just to be in the same 'company' with such fantastic entertainers and creators... Keep making your dreams come true... Jody
At 6:19am on March 6, 2009, karin teresa mccaslin-fain said…

Rose an alabaster sculpture by Karin Teresa McCaslin-Fain copyright 2005. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
At 8:26am on February 2, 2009, TLed said…
Thanx. Mad Blessings.
At 7:55pm on January 29, 2009, Stan said…
Thanks man, my pleasure.
At 8:20pm on January 1, 2009, Michael Vestal said…
Sounds good!
At 10:27am on December 21, 2008, janice lee said…
Hey Luis,
Couldn't sleep so I came to hear a little jazz.
Have a Happy Holiday,
Janice
At 2:27pm on December 15, 2008, Jack Reese said…
Hi Luiz, Thanks for the welcome. Got a chance to listen to your Brazzy Blues, and I was really feeelin' it.Have a good one
At 11:15am on December 14, 2008, Roberto Zayas said…
O brigado meu amigo! we'll keep in touch! Roberto
At 6:48pm on December 13, 2008, Bruce C said…
Hey Luiz...have a jazzy holiday....great sound clip....stay jazzy in the "big apple"....worked their many years....bc
At 5:58pm on November 27, 2008, Jody said…
Hi Luiz. Thanks very much for the welcome! :)
Happy thanksgiving to you too and best wishes.

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