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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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At 5:24pm on May 1, 2011, ian kane said…: Hello Adam,

My name is Ian Kane and I have been searching a long time for a male jazz/scat singer to join a jazz vocal trio that I am putting together.

A little background: I moved here 2 years ago from Brooklyn NY with my wife. I had an 8-piece band there that specialized in the American Songbook (1920s - 1940s in particular). I am a professional jazz pianist and arranger and our shows involved a lot of old stage-jazz elements to them (dancers, props, vaudeville, hoofing).

I am trying to re-establish my band here in Pittsburgh, which is AS appropriate a city for such a thing as NYC.
The only difference with the band here is that I am adding a third singer.

Lambert Hendricks & Ross is a big inspiration (I saw your photo with him) as is Louis Prima & Keely Smith.

Listening to your version of "Lady Be Good" here, and given your musical and theater background, I can tell that you would be a great fit for our group.

Would you be interested in meeting up with us to explore the possibility?

If so, you can contact me at ikane1771@aol.com
or call me at 718-687-8374.

To find out more about me, you can visit hoopla-entertainment.com and read my bio there.

We are looking to make some money off of this venture.

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Ian Kane

At 1:06am 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 7:51am on November 23, 2008, Andrew Kirk said…: Thank you for leaving a comment! Sure!

At 7:40pm on August 14, 2008, Jeff Rosenthal said…: Adam,

Just picked up your voicemail from yesterday about a gig. Please call my cel at (412) 956 6027 when you get this message and we'll talk then!

Best,

Jeff

At 6:27am on July 31, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…: I have over 124 originals that are highly endorsed by the masters. Want to take on the challenge? I'll hook you up.

At 5:08am on July 28, 2008, Donna Bailey said…: Hi Adam,

You were just great at the Monroeville Jazz Festival last night.
What a big voice! It was so nice to meet you and your beautiful wife. I hope to hear you again, soon!
Donna

At 7:48pm on June 1, 2008, Devorah Segall said…: hey Adam Lady Be Good sounds great...can't hear the other tracks though..maybe you can re-post them?
All the best
Devorah

At 11:34pm on May 5, 2008, Virgil Walters said…: The July 26th gig has been in the book for a while. Let me know what else you have going.
Virgil

At 3:27am on April 16, 2008, Benny Benack III said…: Yeahh absolutely. I loved your cotton tail the other nite at the rhythm house you definetely sing from the heart it was great to hear

At 6:47am on April 9, 2008, Michele Bensen said…: HELLO ADAM,
YES, I ADMIT IT, I WAS THERE. HOPE YOU DON'T HOLD IT AGAINST ME! I WORK WITH THE GROVE DOCTORS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND WEDDINGS FROM TIME TO TIME. THAT WAS A VERY NICE WEDDING. WHAT A DIVERSE BUNCH OF FOLKS. i REALLY HAD A GOOD TIME. HOPE THAT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTION.

At 5:28am on April 9, 2008, SANDY STALEY said…: DEAR ADAM,
GLAD TO SEE THAT YOU WILL HAVE EXPOSURE IN THE FEST.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU. I WILL BE AT THE RHYTHM HOUSE IN
JUNE. HOPE TO SEE YOU. AND HEAR YOU AGAIN.

At 4:40am on March 25, 2008, Rev. Dr. Bobby Fulton, Ph.D. said…: Hey Adam! I enjoyed you on "Oh, Lady Be Good." Would like to get acquainted. Give me a call at 412-488-7191.

At 2:36pm on March 20, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…: Great page Adam. I have your CD that you gave me and I am glad your are sharing your fine music with the network. Go and check out some of my sounds when you get a minute.

At 2:09pm on March 20, 2008, Erin Burkett said…: ...Likewise Adam!....would really enjoy a chance to hear you...drop a note if you have something cool come up...we'll try to make it out.
Wishing you all good things ~
Erin

At 1:41am on March 20, 2008, Jeff Rosenthal said…: Hey Adam! Welcome to the jazz network! It sounds like you and your wife have now relocated back to the Pittsburgh area and I hope you are finding ways to put your talent to good use! I hope that through these types of communities that more people get to learn about your styles. You are a superb young talent!