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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.
WELCOME!
MARY LOU WILLIAMS
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best version, even better than lucy reed and bill evans, in 1955 (you can compare now) Michele Bensen Jun 17, 2015 20 views
Hank Jones Lazy Afternoon Michele Bensen Jun 17, 2015 38 views
Elegance, class, sophistication, world class talent, sublime, erudite in word and at the keyboard,… Michele Bensen Jun 17, 2015 14 views
Live from the Apollo Theatre 50th Anniversary 1985, "Body and Soul" is a popular song and jazz stan… Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 32 views
Its always fun With Sarah . When she had the feeling to bring a good concert she jokes with everybo… Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 13 views
Sarah Vaughan plays piano in a concert in Italy (80's) Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 14 views
Sarah Vaughan plays piano in a concert in Italy (80's) Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 63 views
The 18th Grammy Awards (Feb., 1976) Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 17 views
Video para conocedores y coleccionistas de la verdadera y buena Música, tres grandes estrellas junt… Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 14 views
From The Frank Sinatra Show with guest Nat King Cole. Frank and Nat duet on Exactly Like You accomp… Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 37 views
Three icons of jazz performing together, you cant get much better than this! Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 12 views
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Priceless video of Pittsburgh's Billy Eckstine, telling it, "Like It Is". Really Pittsburgh history. Tags: vocalist, Eckstine Michele Bensen Apr 23, 2015 20 views
From her solo album Nite life, 1971. Michele Bensen Mar 21, 2015 17 views
Mary Lou Wiliams - piano solo Michele Bensen Mar 21, 2015 24 views
Track listing 1 "Like Someone in Love" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) 2 "I Love You" (Cole Porter… Michele Bensen Mar 21, 2015 43 views
Lush Life Billy Eckstine ℗ 2012 Hallmark Released on: 2011-03-01 Auto-generated by YouTube. Michele Bensen Mar 21, 2015 12 views
R.I.P Joe Sample [ Rainbow Seeker ] Label: ABC Records LP, Album Released: 1978 Genre: Jazz Style:… Michele Bensen Mar 21, 2015 102 views
No copyright infringement intended. Will remove if asked too. Michele Bensen Mar 21, 2015 72 views
Norman Granz Jazz in Montreux 1977. Featuring Clark Terry and Monty Alexander Ray Brown - bass Milt… Michele Bensen Mar 21, 2015 28 views
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