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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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These guys Played great at the Bidwell Training center on the N. Side Tags: ricco, 18ricco Ricco J.L.Martello Mar 12, 2009 100 views
Exquisite 2008 preformance!!!!!!!!! Tags: Jazz, Jamal Francis Bruce Marion, DC Mar 6, 2009 28 views
Part 1 of 2 Kenny Blake Quartet at the Backstage Bar with Keith Stebler Tags: Keith, Stebler Francis Bruce Marion, DC Mar 4, 2009 142 views
Sean Jones at one of his Pittsburgh concerts reminding us all to open our eyes to all the light tha… Tags: Jazz, Amazing Grace Francis Bruce Marion, DC Mar 4, 2009 37 views
Live outdoor recording at Katz Plaza!!!! Pgh Jazz that brings us into the beyond , so quickly!!! Si… Tags: Jazz, 123 Francis Bruce Marion, DC Mar 4, 2009 41 views
Tags: Jazz, Festival Janine Gilbert-Carter Feb 4, 2009 92 views
Myself and Mark Lucas performing at the Umbria Jazz Festival. Tags: Beautiful, Love Victor Provost Nov 17, 2008 55 views
Jambaloosa Music and Arts Festival. June 27, 28, 29. Wampum, PA. For more information, visit www.ja… Tags: music, festival Kevin Orzechowski Apr 24, 2008 146 views
Live at the Rhythm House in February 2008. I was fortunate enough to be able to play a few tunes wi… Tags: leake, piano Benny Benack III Apr 16, 2008 160 views
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