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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 4:41am on June 30, 2011, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
At 5:39pm on March 15, 2011, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
At 2:07pm on June 24, 2009, Jagsu said…
Hey Janelle, Sorry you won't be able to join us for the Pittsburgh jazz drummers event but, am glad to know you're so busy. I'd like to hear more about that west coast meeting. Please get in touch on your return. Thanks, Ken
At 2:28am on June 24, 2009, tim max said…
HELLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 4:36pm on April 9, 2009, Jack Cenna said…
Janelle, Thanks for your message, It's always a pleasure to hear from a fellow Pgh.musician. Janelle, I'm suprised you remember me from The Holiday House, I hardly remember those days myself. Listen , your site on this network is teriffic and you sound great on the tracks ! Glad to hear your playing the "Sinatra" tribute show, please send my warmest regards to Jeff Mangone and everyone else I might know on that gig. Sincerely, Jack Cenna
At 1:54am on March 28, 2009, Jeff Rosenthal said…
Hey Janelle... wow! I miss you -- it's been a while. I feel like I've disappeared off the face of the earth lately. Kids are all great here! I'd love to catch up by email or phone just to say hey. -J
At 6:52am on January 8, 2009, Mick Karolac said…
Janelle said: "Can u feel it? This is the year it really starts opening up!"

Yes yes, and I thought it was me, OMG, yes - thank you!!!
Big hugs!
At 5:00pm on January 7, 2009, Mick Karolac said…
Hot pic on your page Janelle!!!! You go!!!
At 2:52pm on January 4, 2009, Ahveekhy said…
Janelle Thanks for the add. Hey great page great music. Were you at Tony's jam session last night at April's? If you missed or were there go to my page and check out some of the songs from the session starting with song 6
At 5:01pm on December 18, 2008, Kevin McManus said…
That sounds great! Let me know when you're free.
At 9:34pm on December 16, 2008, Thomas Wendt said…
Hey Janelle,

I trust you're well. Hope to see you sometime soon.

Keep Swingin'

TW
At 6:06am on December 16, 2008, Fumie Toki said…
Hello!! Hope you are doing great. I am in Paris right now....
Fumie
At 6:05am on December 16, 2008, Fumie Toki said…
Helllloooo. How are you doing? Sorry to take sooooo long to answer. It was quite busy time for me. I am in Paris right now. (Roby's in Austin.... Separate Xmas for us....) Anyhow, hope you are doing great and being the great lady you are.

Take care,

Fumie
At 3:33pm on December 7, 2008, Sydney Ellis said…
Greetings Janelle,

Thanks for the invite.
Sydney
At 10:13pm on December 3, 2008, Miss Freddye said…
I have to come out to see you over the holidays! We will be slowing down over the next two months.

See you soon!!!!
At 5:13pm on November 12, 2008, Lisa Menosky said…
Hi Janelle,

I'm sure I will see you out and about soon. CJ's perhaps? I'd also love to hear you play so please let me know when and where you'll be playing. I was planning on going to CJ's tomorrow but I might have to back it up until next week. Stay in touch. Lisa
At 7:39pm on November 11, 2008, Miss Freddye said…
Janelle! It was good to hear from you! I know, our schedules have been busy! I hope to see you soon!!!!!!
At 2:40am on November 4, 2008, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Janelle,
Thanks for that uplifting message.

I really dig the way you play too.

Keep up the godd work that you do as a music educator amd music performer.

Musically,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
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(412) 841-8046 (C)
At 2:29am on November 4, 2008, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Janelle,

Thanks for that uplifting message.

You also light up the jazz world with your beautiful smile and and swingin' style of drumming!

Thanks for all that you do as a jazz educator and jazz performer!

Musically,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
ejskirtich@comcast.net
At 7:16pm on October 22, 2008, Murray Middleman said…
Hi Janelle ,'
your site looks and sounds great , Murray

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