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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?

 

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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 3:59am on December 17, 2010, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…

Wow.  That's an important gap filler Kevin.  I'm glad to knwow that.

At 4:49am on September 14, 2010, Dan Wasson said…
call if you need anything big brother
At 5:21pm on August 1, 2010, Dan Wasson said…
sounds good Kev, good luck w/ job and place
At 3:56pm on July 2, 2010, Ralph Lamar Smith said…
Ha Ha, No problem bro!!!! I was telling Dan about the mix up just the other day. He put a nice memorial jam together for a local tenor cat that passed last year. He also thinks highly of you too, and i am honored to know both of you as good peps and great musicians. Enjoy the summer.
At 11:44pm on June 1, 2010, Ralph Lamar Smith said…
Brother Kev, I was the guy at the bar listening with my boy ( the drummer who knew your uncle in the other burgh). I was telling you about my adventure trying to teach myself a mulitude of instruments, i unknowingly balance the flute on my shoulder and correlect the piano notes in trems of black and white keys. thats when you told me about amazing grace being written by someone with that same musical vibe.
At 12:59pm on June 1, 2010, Hill Jordan said…
Hey Kevin,
great hearing from you & plating with you briefly at PD's Pub a couple of weeks ago! Besides Nelson, Harold Betters & I there are very few trombonists in Pittsburgh who venture outside of the various big bands in the area. There's a young guy named Quintin that comes out sometimes & Reggie Watkins when he's in town but that's it. How's the music scene in Harrisburg?

HILL
At 4:42am on May 31, 2010, Ralph Lamar Smith said…
Thank`s for that mini key board lesson a couple weeks ago at PD`s Pub.
" On Amazing grace and the black keys " You sound great on them horns too brother. Peace & blessings Smid
At 7:32am on May 23, 2010, Dan Wasson said…
play on!
At 1:29pm on May 22, 2010, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
Sat in one tune with Howie Alexander and crew at Ava's last monday , with my buddy Dan Wasson at PD's wednesday, and with the Blues Orphans friday at Hilltoppers, did not want to leave Pittsburgh! Heard good music and visited a good friend from PITT and stayed with another brother who worked a poll tues 14hrs! Of course my family out there are always a joy to be around- kev
At 7:29am on May 16, 2010, Dr. E said…
Thank you brother!!!
At 7:04am on May 16, 2010, Dr. E said…
Hey Kevin, thanks and respect for the comment!
At 1:03pm on April 28, 2010, Michelle said…
Would love to have you...let me know the next time you're in town.
At 12:59pm on April 28, 2010, Michelle said…
Will do...that's an oops on my part. Thanks--look forward to seeing you.
At 12:56am on March 31, 2010, Roy Ruzika said…
Kevin,

I remember. Look forward to seeing you when you are in town. Jessica is back at Pangea this Friday.

Roy
At 1:48pm on February 8, 2010, JO TONGO said…

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK JAH BLESS
At 2:46am on October 20, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Mr. Kevin Hurst.Sr. ! Jazz Lives ! Greetings from Schru. Cologne/Germany !
At 3:00am on September 10, 2009, Dan Wasson said…
just got done, catch you next time, take care
At 10:09pm on September 9, 2009, Dan Wasson said…
Kev, I'm over at Johnny's in Wilmerding w/ Harold Betters. take care
At 8:46am on August 6, 2009, Gary Walker said…
I may be in Harrisburg in September I am in Tokyo Now headed back home for LA Sept 14th I will be in Pittsburgh on the 19th
Blessings
At 7:24am on August 6, 2009, Gary Walker said…
Hi thanks for commenting the pic yes the house is over 200 years at one time 200 years ago it stood alone but Tokyo took over LOL
I will be Headed for this spot next to Preform for the Orphan Children of Japan in Yamanashi prefecture next I think this is the kind of place you would love. http://ko-shu.jp/fumotobo/shoukai.html

Peace and Blessings

Gary Walker

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