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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 2:05pm on November 26, 2008, Barb said…
Hi Luiz

Really engaging tone, compositions and versatility!
At 11:42pm on November 24, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Luiz,

Thank you for helping me welcome new members to the network. I'll feature your page over the Thanksgiving holiday.
At 4:39pm on November 17, 2008, Lenore Reisdorf said…
Thank you Luiz: I was in Pgh last week, lived there my whole life until 10 years ago, and realized how much I miss the great city!
At 11:31am on November 17, 2008, Mario Pompei said…
Thanks Luis for invite...I'm happy to be here with all great artists and friends...good week and greetings by Mario P.
At 11:27am on November 14, 2008, Margareth Osju said…

Thanks for the welcome. Well, I think I am the one that should say thank for being here on this community. It's a wonderful, creative community with tones of life. Best wishes from Sweden. Margareth
At 3:11pm on November 13, 2008, Andrew Kirk said…
Thank you very much Luiz. Are you from Brazil? If so, then what city?
At 1:18am on November 12, 2008, Genie Walker said…
Thanks for the welcome!
At 3:36pm on November 5, 2008, Idrees said…
Thank you so much for your comment. Please be in touch
At 7:58am on November 1, 2008, James Harber said…
Aloha Luiz,
Thanks for the invite. Nice Groove.
Send me some mp3's to use on my show.
www.thejazzintersection.com

James
At 2:54pm on October 31, 2008, JO TONGO said…
Hi Luiz
Thx 4 your comment.
JO TONGO
At 5:00am on October 31, 2008, Maya said…
Thanx 4 the req!!!
This pics is not me who am true.LOL
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Have a great weekend!!!
Maya
At 9:02pm on October 30, 2008, Kay Foster Jackson said…
Hello Luiz:
Thank you, it's great to hear from you as well, may God continue to bless all that you put your hands to. Being a musician myself I know that sometimes we don't have a chance to get out and go shopping, well now you don't have to worry get the gift card of choice, go to: www.cfoster21.ordermygift.com. It's really cool.
Peace Kay
At 5:21pm on October 30, 2008, GHASEM BATAMUNTU said…
globalectic
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over the gulfs
and oceans between
us sonics
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scent in the flow
obsidan stealth
inverted
in the moment
of the new dawn..
At 4:59pm on October 30, 2008, Elizabeth Nadler said…
Thanks for the Welcome, Luiz. Appreciate it. May you be blessed, too.

Elizabeth
At 11:51pm on October 14, 2008, Douglas J Webster said…
Thank you very much Brother. Know that you are blessed and a blessing much PEACE & LOVE
At 10:08am on October 6, 2008, Azure Montaig said…
Hi Luiz ~ Thanks for stopping by!
At 7:21am on September 30, 2008, LINDA ASSOCIATION SOUL JAZZ said…
hi dear luiz! :-) www.myspace.com/lindaweb
www.lindaofficial.com
At 10:33pm on September 26, 2008, Zicky / Producer said…
Ok, I'll check it out,,Thx..
At 2:46am on September 26, 2008, Marly Ikeda said…
Olá Luiz!
Um beijo grande para você!
Peace & Blessings
May
At 2:08am on September 26, 2008, Ron Kearns said…
Great page Luiz!

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