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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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
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
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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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Wow. That's an important gap filler Kevin. I'm glad to knwow that.
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
" On Amazing grace and the black keys " You sound great on them horns too brother. Peace & blessings Smid
I remember. Look forward to seeing you when you are in town. Jessica is back at Pangea this Friday.
Roy
Blessings
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