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.
Nelson, BTW, it is Mick with an "M", and thank you, concerning my peception that jazz is too often expensive, maybe I am in la la land and need to get a reality check. I love having a jazz event page in my life. This is very cool. I need to do the other side of jazz - live jazz - to balance myself. Yes.
hey thanks for the nice compliment...i am not real good about this video ,etc..i have a you tube video, music., lots of pics..can i just use the links or do i have to download everything?
As far as I know, John doesn't use email except through his work, that is why he has so much time to get out and about with the rigorous demands of his teaching schedule. He might join if there were snail mail. As for me, I don't hold any influence with him, I just have been a person who has greatly benefited from his generosity, for which I will be eternally grateful. I'm one of his biggest fans.
Thank you very much for your compliments! I missed the opportunity to become musically trained myself, although I enjoy singing in the shower and used to be self taught on the dulcimer. My appreciation for jazz has been cultivated by my long association with John Eskridge. However, music is a language indigenous to humanity!
Nelson; Thanks Man, The Band is doing well although gigs are Drying up around here. I am booking a Festival on May 23rd & 24th here in this Area, Would you be interested? I love your pure Sound & Dig bop & Big Band, Man you've done A lot for JAZZ, God Bless you!
Any location Suggestions in Western pa?
Thanks for all you've done; Tom Reese; Flutist;Thr REESE PROJECT
Any pictures would be welcome.
Thanks so much for the info. I was still going to the Midway in 1957.
Not marrying the musician/arranger kind of squelched that.
Have a great 2009.
Wishing you a healthy Happy New Year with lots of love and prosperity.
At 4:29pm on December 30, 2008, Bob Banerjee said…
How cool to link up again like this! I soooo enjoyed playing music with you Nelson and can never forget that wonderful horn you designed and played... jam on, my friend, and may you have a healthy and successful 2009.
Dear Nelson,
thank you for sharing the useful hints about tags. I just stuffed all my photos with them.
I wish you all the best for the New Year, let's have a loving and swinging one!
Amanda
Thanks for letting me know about his birthday, that is so cool. I hope he will be able to join us in January for the Clean Drums show. Maybe you can come and see the show also, invite friends to grab some tickets off the Kuntu website. It will be a great show!
The best to you and all in your sweet circle of Jazziness....Keep on Keepin on...Blessing for the entire New Year......thank you or your great inclusive work with the great networkin' of jazz....peace...and love ...always....bc
Thanks for the warm welcome. I see Larry 3 to 4 times per month. If you look at my photos, there is one where James Carter is wearing black and white (playing sax in the middle) me, to the left, and to the right is Larry. I usually get a chance to play with him a couple of times per month...
At 10:50am on December 23, 2008, shawn hopson said…
Nelson,
Thanks for your interest Smooth Jazz Fridays, this has been a vision of mine since WJJJ went off the air back in 1998 timeframe. I want to bridge the gap between R&B and straight ahead jazz. I will start to promote my events on the calendar. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
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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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Any location Suggestions in Western pa?
Thanks for all you've done; Tom Reese; Flutist;Thr REESE PROJECT
Thanks so much for the info. I was still going to the Midway in 1957.
Not marrying the musician/arranger kind of squelched that.
Have a great 2009.
Bob
thank you for sharing the useful hints about tags. I just stuffed all my photos with them.
I wish you all the best for the New Year, let's have a loving and swinging one!
Amanda
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Thanks for your interest Smooth Jazz Fridays, this has been a vision of mine since WJJJ went off the air back in 1998 timeframe. I want to bridge the gap between R&B and straight ahead jazz. I will start to promote my events on the calendar. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Shawn Hopson