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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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Cam’ron has dug up a hilariously doctored photo of Gillie Da Kid and incarcerated music star R. Kelly, which he shared on social media, Cam’ron posted the photo on his Instagram account, which captures R. Kelly hanging his arm across Gillie’s back and around his shoulders, with the singer’s hand clasped with Gillie’s.
Always one to crack jokes, Cam’ron digitally confronted the Philly rapper, demanding he contextualize the nature of the photo. “Yo @gilliedaking f**k going on?!! This where u get the phrase ‘nut a** ni**a’?” the Harlem native mused, adding, “We gotta have a convo. Cam continued to humorously inquire about the backstory behind the photo, such as its origin and whether it was taken under duress. “1. Where was y’all at? 2. Did he drug you[?] 3. Did you want to get on that bad? (Pause). I got more questions hit me bro,” he wrote. While Cam’s followers followed suit with questions and quips, it didn’t take long for Gillie to chime in, as the rapper appeared to wave the white flag in the pair’s apparent game of shenanigans.
“Dam homie don’t do that I told u I was playing,” the Philly native wrote in response, aware that Cam had outclassed him in friendly jabs in that particular round. Wallo, Gillie’s Million Dollaz Worth of Game co-host, also joined in on the fun, giving the Dipset leader his fictional recollection of the Major Figgas member’s “encounter” with R. Kelly. “Cam it was a wild night, he woke up the next morning soaking wet in a closet filled with lollipops & whip cream,” Wallo added in his own comment.
The reformed convict continued, insinuating that Gillie was the victim of sexual assault at the hands of the disgraced hitmaker. “He was immediately transported to the nearest emergency room. He did a lot of therapy afterwards. We finally got him back to himself. For years anytime he would hear a R.Kelly song he would scream NOOOOOOOOOO, don’t do it! This isn’t the first time Gillie Da Kid has been asked about how the photo of him and R. Kelly came to be.
Lupe Fiasco thinks Drake should buy Damon Dash's share of Jay-Z's debut studio album Reasonable Doubt after the music executive announced he was taking offers for it.
On Friday, the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder hopped on Instagram with a post announcing he was selling his one-third share of Hov's freshman effort and explained he was only entertaining serious inquiries. "This shit is for sale 1/3 … only real inquiries only," he wrote under a picture of the album cover.
In February, a judge ordered Dame to sell his remaining shares in Roc-A-Fella Records to settle a $823,000 debt stemming from a 2022 civil case. Jay and fellow Roc co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke tried to oppose the decision but failed.
Rumors circulated that Cam'ron and Mase were in talks to buy the share, but nothing materialized.
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Cash Money Records Celebrated 30 Years Of Success During Opening Night At The ESSENCE Evening Concert Series. The retrospective concert featured sets from Birdman, Juvenile, B.G., Lil Wayne, The Lox, 2 Chainz, Bun B, and more.
Lil Wayne and Vice President Kamala Harris made surprise appearances at Essence's tribute to 30 years of Cash Money Records. Birdman, Juvenile and Mannie Fresh are all at the Dome also. Watch the video above.
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