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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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Duke Ellington is first African-American and the first musician to solo on U.S. circulating coin

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            INTERVIEW

       In Her Own Words

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At 8:33pm on May 31, 2008, Tony Janflone Jr said…
Hi Andy :-) Sounding great man ! Tony
At 1:24pm on May 31, 2008, SANDY STALEY said…
THE FUTURE OF JAZZ LIES IN THE HANDS AND HEARTS OF
WONDERFUL, YOUNG, GIFTED MUSICIANS LIKE YOU. DOES MY HEART GOOD TO HEAR YOU PLAY. MUSIC IS
SUCH AN ADDICTION, IS IT NOT? AND, AS I HAVE SAID,
IT'S S WONDERFUL WAY TO MAKE A HORRIBLE LIVING.
JUST JOKING!!!! WELL, MAYBE NOT!!!! HAHAHA
At 5:07pm on May 24, 2008, Jazz Robertson said…
Heya! Yeah I love Berklee! I'm home for the summer, but I'm trying to move back up there in August. Hope things are well and maybe I'll see you around!
At 1:10am on May 14, 2008, Jazz Robertson said…
Hey Andy, cheers for finding me! How are things?
At 3:28pm on May 12, 2008, KENIA said…
Thanks for the request. I loved the pictures here. Who was the photographer on these "burgh" shots? There are some amazing pictures! Thanks again. K
At 2:44pm on May 12, 2008, Max Leake said…
Thanks Andy. You are sounding wonderful. Good to a hear a young guitarist who is "getting it".
At 2:21am on May 7, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Andy,

Welcome! Very nice to read your bio. You have been traveling in the right circles. No wonder you play so well. You are most definitely carrying the Pittsburgh Jazz banner in high relief. It is a pleasure to know you and hear you.
At 12:23pm on May 6, 2008, Virgil Walters said…
Hey,
Hear your playing great!!
Hope to hear you soon---I'll be doing the Saturday jam with Spider this comming weekend.

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