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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.billytaylorjazz.net presents a unique piano duo, featuring Billy Taylor and Dick Hyman Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 22 views
Pianist and composer Billy Taylor discusses Jazz Improvisation Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 18 views
Pianist Mulgrew Miller has some advice for young Jazz musicians who want to learn how to improvise… Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 31 views
Trumpeter Clark Terry and Percussionist Louie Bellson discuss improvsation, the importance of liste… Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 3 views
Carl Fontana with the WDR Big Band Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 9 views
Bill Watrous with Ron Carter Chick Corea _ Billy Cobham 1976 Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 10 views
The great Lena Horne at one of her best ever! "The Lady Is a Tramp" Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics… Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 11 views
Carmen McRae singing one of her favorites in 1979, I'm Glad There is You. Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 5 views
Jazz City-TV recorded this out door concert in PhillY @ The Robin Hood Dell East. Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 18 views
Maureen Budway was recorded live at Cabaret at Theater Square, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 2011… Michele Bensen Mar 14, 2015 30 views
Stan Gilmer Tags: kendrick, eddie Stan Gilmer Mar 11, 2015 14 views
For the context of this video, see... http://www.animationarchive.org/?p=1789 This video is present… Tags: jazz, network Dr. Nelson Harrison Mar 11, 2015 29 views
rec. 23.3.1965, Finland. Oscar Peterson (p), Ray Brown (b), Ed Thigpen (dr) special guest: Clark Te… Michele Bensen Mar 7, 2015 35 views
you can order full quality DVD with this show email me for more info: johnwet22@gmail.com Michele Bensen Mar 7, 2015 51 views
Released: 1962 Nice version of One Mint Julep by Sarah Vaughan. Michele Bensen Mar 7, 2015 7 views
Final track from Hubbard's "Open Sesame" album. Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englwood Cliffs, NJ… Michele Bensen Mar 7, 2015 24 views
The Timmy Willis Show Tags: hurt, jerry Dr. Nelson Harrison Mar 3, 2015 158 views
Steve Nelson - vibes; Walter Bishop jnr - pno; David Williams - bass; Eddie Gladden - dms Tags: jr, bishop Dr. Nelson Harrison Feb 25, 2015 22 views
Steve Nelson - vibes; Walter Bishop jnr - pno; David Williams - bass; Eddie Gladden - dms Tags: bishop, gladden Dr. Nelson Harrison Feb 25, 2015 13 views
Norman Granz Jazz in Montreux 1977. Featuring Clark Terry and Monty Alexander Ray Brown - bass Milt… Michele Bensen Feb 22, 2015 19 views
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