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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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http://www.ronjacksonmusic.com Live Concert Ron Jackson's "Flubby Dubby" Live featuring Ron Jackson… Tags: jazz, live Ron Jackson Aug 26, 2009 18 views
http://www.ronjacksonmusic.com/ "Misty," Erroll Garner Ron Jackson Solo Pick Fingerstyle Electric J… Tags: Pass, Montgomery Ron Jackson Aug 26, 2009 36 views
At a SounDoctrine Performance at the Rib Burn Off in Niles Ohio in 07, guitarist takes center stage… Tags: music, guitar Jere B Feb 13, 2009 34 views
Musique Noire performs at the Jazz Cafe inside Detroit's Music Hall for the Performing Arts. Tags: bass, Pamela Musique Noire Oct 14, 2008 46 views
Musique Noire performs at the Jazz Cafe inside the Music Hall for the Performing Arts in Detroit. Tags: Footprints, Wayne Musique Noire Oct 14, 2008 40 views
Johnny Gilliam was another Pittsburgh great guitarist and vocalist who almost made the top. He was… Tags: b, & Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 15, 2008 219 views
Another version of this Moody's Mood. King Pleasure (Clarence Beeks) recorded it first in Chicago a… Tags: irvng, love Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 15, 2008 69 views
Does anyone know who taught this sing to George Benson when he was only 6 years old? I do. Tell you… Tags: taylor, irvng Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 15, 2008 100 views
There was Bo Diddley but Pittsburgh had its own Chuck Edwards. this song was such a hit that it fil… Tags: soul, music Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 15, 2008 122 views
Chuck Edwards is another Pittsburgh original who was an inspiration to George Benson and many other… Tags: soul, music Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 15, 2008 59 views
The great Floyd Beck on a 1980 original hit. We never want to forget such a great artist. floyd mov… Tags: jazz, pittsburgh Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 15, 2008 201 views
Frank Sinatra, Jr. gives kudos to guitarists Al Viola and Pittsburgh's Ron Anthony Tags: viola, guitar Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 5, 2008 40 views
Ron Anthony is another Pittsburgh giant of the guitar who deserves wider recognition. I'm sure he w… Tags: sinatra, jazz Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 5, 2008 48 views
Here's two Pittsburgh giants playing together: Roy Eldridge - trumpet and Barry Galbraith - guitar… Tags: jazz, barry Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 5, 2008 33 views
Listen to Jerry Byrd's unusually clear, round sound on the guitar and his very slick run at the end… Tags: pitsburgh, jazz Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 5, 2008 90 views
A couple better views of Jerry here. Tags: pitsburgh, jazz Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 5, 2008 20 views
You don't see much of Jerry on this clip. that's Herman Birney on bass and Curtis Boyd on drums. Tags: birney, guitar Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 5, 2008 24 views
Vocalist Joe Lee Wilson sings "You Are Too Beautiful" accompanied by Bruno Carr - drums, Leroy Vinn… Tags: leroy, wilson Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 20, 2008 41 views
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