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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 6:55pm on July 21, 2010, Joe Munroe said…
Hey man, I wish I would have known you were there. I would have come over to say hello! Thanks for the kind words. Joe
At 1:27am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
At 4:28pm on December 8, 2008, Dwayne Dolphin said…
Jimmy hope all is well with you and the family!!!

DD
At 6:24pm on August 12, 2008, Rick Finkelstein said…
sure...why don't you meet me for breakfast...tomorrow or thursday in the Robinson area....I live very close and can give you a cd...or call me at 412-680-4432 and we can arrange something...peace.

Rick
At 2:05am on August 1, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Happy to help. You can post events your self just as easily. Just click on the events tab and follow instructions. this page is very easy to use. If you run into any problems, drop me a note. Keep up the good work.
At 2:14am on July 17, 2008, Richy Muckle said…
Hey Jim,
Just checking my e-mail in San Juan, and received your friend invitation; that one's automatic man, my pleasure. I am happy to see you here, and looking forward to working with you at Duquesne.
Take care my brother.
Richy Muckle
At 12:55am on July 17, 2008, Anne Annie Friedland said…
Hey, Jim! How's it going? I have been back since 2003. My dad passed away in 2005 and I have been taking care of mom etc. I am not playing as much as I used to, but it ebbs and flows, like the tide. I was jist alking about the time that me, ypu, Rich Scampone and Kurt Lorence played that afternoon gig and when it came time to eat, we ll waited until the other sat down....BECAUSE WE WERE ALL LEFTIES! keep in t0uch!
At 3:09pm on July 3, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Jim,

When are you going to post a profile picture so I can feature you? It's real easy to do.
At 5:39pm on May 31, 2008, Rick Finkelstein said…
Dude how are you....??? email me crush7504@comcast.net
See you at guitar camp with my nikon
peace...Rick
At 4:08am on April 10, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Hey Jim,

So glad to see that you found us. You have a lot of friends here who will be glad to see your name. Please explore the network and then add some of your own favorite stuff.
At 5:15pm on April 9, 2008, Michele Bensen said…
Hey Jim!
So cool you joined, great place to make connections and keep in touch with fellow musicians. Have missed seeing you around town. Hope all is well with you. I'll send you my info in an email.
Peace,
Michele

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