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.
hello nice to hear back, just read your reply too late I will b back in town after 4/14 so please let me know when u r playin..........and will come to the gig thank you so much be well Denise
Yep. I went to his page. He called me twice, yesterday. There are so many great people on this site that I lost touch with. Hey, I just got a shout from Annie Friedland....WOW!!! Again, thanks.
B.T.W. I have a link from my site to this one.
Hey man, I just got Rich Merritt, now living in Tampa, FL. to list with your site. I'm trying to get other folks I know, in other cities and countries that are "in the business" and are from here to list themselves too. As soon as I can I'll have a link from my site to this one. This is really a 'cool' thing you have here.
Thanks for letting me know about this site. Both you and Michele Bensen told me about this a few months ago but I forgot about it until I got your e-mail yesterday. Thanks.
Thanks Nelson, FYI I'm doing some clinics in several schools next week with Eric Marienthal. He is in town with Chuck Loeb at MCG for a series of concerts 4/10 through 4/13. Check him out http://www.ericmarienthal.com/
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DANIEL PONDER THE DRUMMER
NATHANIEL BENSON ON THE LEFT, GEORGE'S COUSIN, SECOND TENOR
RALPH TERRY ,THE BASS SINGER
GEORGE BENSON ON GUITAR
ON THE OTHER PHOTO OF THE ALTAIRS, I HAVE ON GEORGE'S ` ORIGINAL TUXEDO JACKET!
Dear Nelson,
I enjoyed your Osher class very much, and I was sorry that I missed the last class--I had the flu. I very much like to hang around Galifty's on Wednesday nites to hear Kenny Blake and whoever shows up to jam. Hope to see you there sometime, or perhaps at Katz Plaza this summer.
Regards, Steve T
Hey Nelson,
Thanks for inviting me over here to Jazzburg. Cool website.
I've played with all those guys in the Trombone Quartet video.
Especially the Rhythm Section, from way back.
All the Best,
Paul Metzke
Hey Nelson,
How are you? Great thing you have here!
I just arrived home from my gig. I have been playing alot, and teaching even more. I have been teaching private drum lessons at Johnstonbaugh's Music Center in Bridgeville. It has really taken off.
How about you? Hope you are doing well, and I'm sure you are still sounding great. Also, thanks for the welcome!
Keep in touch; talk to you soon.
Richy Muckle
Nelson, it's all about sound to me. I have a Jimmy Forrest hour every weekend - just listening to his sides on Prestige. And Red! The man who could drive audiences wild with rhythmic, one note variations! Sad that so few young jazz tenor players don't check out where guys like Arnett Cobb, Marchel Ivery, Ike Quebec and Illinois Jacquet were coming from!
I'm going to post a couple sound and vid clips here in the next day or so! I caught you down at the AVA lounge a month ago or so. I'm gonna bring my tenor down next Monday and maybe play a tune or two.
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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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B.T.W. I have a link from my site to this one.
I knew you would vibe with the spirit of it. Did you go to Butch McGee's page yet. Wait until you see the pictures he posted.
Thanks so much for your invite to the Pittsburgh Jazz Network. I'm honored to be a part of it! You have a great site going here.
I invite you to please join our network here in Syracuse: www.syracusejazznetwork.com
We'd be honored to have you with us!
Keep up the great work and thanks again.
Karl
DANIEL PONDER THE DRUMMER
NATHANIEL BENSON ON THE LEFT, GEORGE'S COUSIN, SECOND TENOR
RALPH TERRY ,THE BASS SINGER
GEORGE BENSON ON GUITAR
ON THE OTHER PHOTO OF THE ALTAIRS, I HAVE ON GEORGE'S ` ORIGINAL TUXEDO JACKET!
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thank you for your first comment!ah ah.my compliments to you and for your music
Very cool site. I'll be jammin' with you soon. Thanks & take care Nelson
Dave.
I enjoyed your Osher class very much, and I was sorry that I missed the last class--I had the flu. I very much like to hang around Galifty's on Wednesday nites to hear Kenny Blake and whoever shows up to jam. Hope to see you there sometime, or perhaps at Katz Plaza this summer.
Regards, Steve T
Has the snow dissappeared..we still have mega amounts of it...
GL
Thanks for inviting me over here to Jazzburg. Cool website.
I've played with all those guys in the Trombone Quartet video.
Especially the Rhythm Section, from way back.
All the Best,
Paul Metzke
How are you? Great thing you have here!
I just arrived home from my gig. I have been playing alot, and teaching even more. I have been teaching private drum lessons at Johnstonbaugh's Music Center in Bridgeville. It has really taken off.
How about you? Hope you are doing well, and I'm sure you are still sounding great. Also, thanks for the welcome!
Keep in touch; talk to you soon.
Richy Muckle
Phil
I'm going to post a couple sound and vid clips here in the next day or so! I caught you down at the AVA lounge a month ago or so. I'm gonna bring my tenor down next Monday and maybe play a tune or two.