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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.
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nuthin b'luv!
ya girl, Ranjini
Take Care
Calvin
Myself I don´t write often at all either. Sometimes I think I should make myself do it more on command, like practising my horn, the tunes have a manner of just appearing when they feel like it, like once every six months or so.
But you are right. Everything resembles something that was before and I feel thankful if I can be a small small part of the roots.
I know you intended it positively and loving and nothing else! And I was very happy to recieve your comment!
But you still know what I mean don´t you!
Take care and stay blessed.
Amanda
Isn't that so typical- you write a tune and the ones you like the most turn out to be reminiscent of something already there...but we still have to keep on trying don't we!!
Be well and have a great day.
Amanda
Amanda
Yes, I remember that night at State College. It was a good time. I came in to assist my brother and good friend from the "Emperors" "Pepsi" James Jackson. Tell everyone that I said hello and that I send my regards to you and your family. Forgive me for just getting back, however, I've been involved in several projects and haven't been able to keep up with everyone as I would like but let's continue to stay in touch. Your friend always.
I will keep you in mind.
Sydney
I have had this problem with German musicians. I consider myself a blues singer but I also sing the classic jazz and gospel. The musicians here have a problem with absorbing the music and playing with feeling. There are no blues schools over here only jazz schools. You have to be from the culture to really understand our music. I have a few German musicians, some were on my last album, that come close, but they are few. I find that African Americans can switch from blues to jazz to gospel. Not true with musicians from Europe. I sometimes put together a small tour and fly some musicians over here.
I think you cousin lives in Düsseldorf. Send me her email and we can chat.
Sydney
Thanks for the invite. My husband, who's name is Kevin also, plays bass too. We came to Germany 14 years ago from LA and have not looked back. I still like to keep in touch back home with musicians living and performing in the states.
Kind regards,
Sydney