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.
Hi Janell ,
I send my wishes from Los Angeles .I am from Philly , but I've been in L.A. since 1982
see my website at www.murraymiddleman.com
Thanks ,Murray
Hey Janelle, thank you for reaching back!
Yes we have to play someday soon, you sound great. I guess you played a lot at Churchill Grounds then?
Take care and keep swinging,
Amanda
At 10:05pm on September 23, 2008, Miss Freddye said…
Hey Janelle! Your site is great! I hope to hear you soon!
Whaz up Drummer? I'm just sitting here listening to your music. Did some trimming on my plant and got all ripped up. You said you'd get back at me later so is this late-r enough?
I'm getting ready to start my winter painting studies and wanted to touch base with everyone before the change comes. Yeah I go from a normal pot head to a werd-o , its the painting I get so indept into it- it fucks with my head. So the next time we talk I may be ranting about the poor or what is in hot dogs...who knows...Anywy just thought I'd drop a few lines
Are you back in town now? I was thinking about you last weekend when did a PSB hit. Would love to see you... hit my digits... (412) 956 6027. Luvs ya. -J
Hey you crazy chick!! What up? We need to hang. I need to get out and see you before I have double duty on diapers. Are you having a great summer? My tendonitis is finally back to normal and I am getting my lazy ass out to play.
Hi Janelle
your site is wonderful...you sound great
thanks for adding your thoughts to the discussion re: Bobby Negri and what Sandy Staley said - I was quoting her from the blog I started asking the question What happened to the Pgh Jazz clubs?
I'd like to paste your comments from today there as well.
Please feel free to add your thoughts and great energy to this
blog..maybe it can help raise up some sparks.
I hope so b'H"
The blog is located on my page.
keep playing your heart - we all need the music.
blessings
Devorah
Evening Mrs B, I got a email saying your replied to one of my forums. I got the message but no reply. If you dont mind and you didn't lose the feel for it could your re-post your reply. I believe it was under the forum "is it still about the Jazz"?
Peace
Hey now, Janelle,
Took me awhile to figure this all out! The PS Band gig was cool and it was great to meet yah. I loved your NRG. I'm sure our paths will cross again. Until then, peace-
Yo Janelle! I had a blast playing with you and hanging out this weekend. You are always smiling when you are in your zone. I love your presence as a drummer. Best of all, we get to do it all over again next weekend... hurray!!!
Hello Janelle, Thanks for connecting. I would very much like to meet you some day. I see that you grew up under some impressive players in Pittsburgh. I'm having a real blast playing with Nelson & the Blues Orphans and look forward to each show with that great crew. take care Janelle, Dave Yoho
Hey Janelle,
Glad to reconnect with you here. I have a good friend, David Collier in LA that hooked me up on here. I never knew him when he played drums in Pgh. I met him through the old program director for the X 105.9. She moved to Philly, then I moved to the West Coast.
Sounds like you have really done well for yourself as a musician. I've played in a lot of bands out here, but nothing that has ever paid the bills. I got the chance to teach at the Rock -n- Roll Camp for Girls for 3 summers. That was a blast ! I got to meet Gayelyn Mckinney. do you know her drumming ? She's awesome and a great person too.
I work as an Activities Director with Seniors. Old folks are a kick. I have a drum circle each week, which they enjoy a lot. I also still shoot photos and sell a line of photo greeting cards at some shops at the Oregon Coast and coffee houses in Portland. I truly love it out here.
Thanks for getting in touch.
Paradiddly, M'liss
Janelle,
Did you receive my last two comments? My latest activity does not reflect that my messages made it to you. Please let me know.Thanks & Take Care. Richy
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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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I send my wishes from Los Angeles .I am from Philly , but I've been in L.A. since 1982
see my website at www.murraymiddleman.com
Thanks ,Murray
Yes we have to play someday soon, you sound great. I guess you played a lot at Churchill Grounds then?
Take care and keep swinging,
Amanda
I'm getting ready to start my winter painting studies and wanted to touch base with everyone before the change comes. Yeah I go from a normal pot head to a werd-o , its the painting I get so indept into it- it fucks with my head. So the next time we talk I may be ranting about the poor or what is in hot dogs...who knows...Anywy just thought I'd drop a few lines
Puff Puff-----Puff
Pass
CWR
your site is wonderful...you sound great
thanks for adding your thoughts to the discussion re: Bobby Negri and what Sandy Staley said - I was quoting her from the blog I started asking the question What happened to the Pgh Jazz clubs?
I'd like to paste your comments from today there as well.
Please feel free to add your thoughts and great energy to this
blog..maybe it can help raise up some sparks.
I hope so b'H"
The blog is located on my page.
keep playing your heart - we all need the music.
blessings
Devorah
Peace
CWR
Thanks for the invite! Hope to see you play someday!
Take care!
Bill
Took me awhile to figure this all out! The PS Band gig was cool and it was great to meet yah. I loved your NRG. I'm sure our paths will cross again. Until then, peace-
It was great to meet you and amazing to see you play. Hope to see you at AVA sometime soon!
Glad to reconnect with you here. I have a good friend, David Collier in LA that hooked me up on here. I never knew him when he played drums in Pgh. I met him through the old program director for the X 105.9. She moved to Philly, then I moved to the West Coast.
Sounds like you have really done well for yourself as a musician. I've played in a lot of bands out here, but nothing that has ever paid the bills. I got the chance to teach at the Rock -n- Roll Camp for Girls for 3 summers. That was a blast ! I got to meet Gayelyn Mckinney. do you know her drumming ? She's awesome and a great person too.
I work as an Activities Director with Seniors. Old folks are a kick. I have a drum circle each week, which they enjoy a lot. I also still shoot photos and sell a line of photo greeting cards at some shops at the Oregon Coast and coffee houses in Portland. I truly love it out here.
Thanks for getting in touch.
Paradiddly, M'liss
Can't wait to hear some of your stories and jam with you!
Did you receive my last two comments? My latest activity does not reflect that my messages made it to you. Please let me know.Thanks & Take Care. Richy