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, Parlanto 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.
Hi Gary
Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
I will be in L.A. January 10-16, let me know if you will be there, hope we could hook up
Mark
Hey Gary! As always its wonderful to hear from you! Yeah, when I was young I went to university for voice, but lost it along the way... No sense in going into details, but I have my days. That was a good one. And coming from you, that means a lot. Thank you so much!!! I find that if I`m in tune, then that makes all the difference.
Yes, I`ve met Phillip and I think he knows of me, but we`ve never really talked. I saw him with Maze when Keith Washington was on the same show once. GREAT player! Of course Cliff and I worked together at Pickford. I wish I was closer, in Kyushu waaaaay down on the bottom of this rock! But I KNOW it will be a great gig with the calibre of musicianship you`ve got behind you!!! Gotta VIDEO/RECORD and post it on You Tube.... Have fun my brother and thanks so much for stopping by! IZ
Hi Gary,
Did I miss getting to see you while you were in Pittsburgh?
At 4:09am on September 20, 2009, Imani Zubeh said…
Hey GARY!!! Really nice photo! I just joined this site a few days ago and Dr. Harrison told me you were here so of course I had to stop by and say "hey"! How are things? Hope all is well. I don`t think I ever got a chance to say "Thank You" for writing such a wonderful review on CD Baby about my 1st CD, so Thank YOU! Take care and hit me up and let me know what you are doing! Later....... Respect, IZ
Oh man you are in Tokyo! When you get near Harrisburg us a shout! I will probably be in Pittsburgh next week and want to see Wallace Roney in Philly the 15th but I gotta Pgh. birthday then. What group are you with or is it your thing?
Hi Gary,
Hope you have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
Are you in L. A.? I will be there January 11 for a week.
Let me know, maybe we can hookup for lunch/dinner
Mark
At 11:04pm on September 25, 2008, Luiz Santos said…
Hey Gary
Check out my rhythm world!
Be blessed,
Luiz
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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.
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here is my email koch@duq.edu
keep in touch and have a great and successful tour
Mark
Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
I will be in L.A. January 10-16, let me know if you will be there, hope we could hook up
Mark
Yes, I`ve met Phillip and I think he knows of me, but we`ve never really talked. I saw him with Maze when Keith Washington was on the same show once. GREAT player! Of course Cliff and I worked together at Pickford. I wish I was closer, in Kyushu waaaaay down on the bottom of this rock! But I KNOW it will be a great gig with the calibre of musicianship you`ve got behind you!!! Gotta VIDEO/RECORD and post it on You Tube.... Have fun my brother and thanks so much for stopping by! IZ
Did I miss getting to see you while you were in Pittsburgh?
I miss your great incredible voice!!
I hope someday we will work together again
Looking forward to seeing you
Mark
email me when you get into town, koch@duq.edu
Hope to get a chance to hookup w/ you.
Mark
Hope you have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
Are you in L. A.? I will be there January 11 for a week.
Let me know, maybe we can hookup for lunch/dinner
Mark
Check out my rhythm world!
Be blessed,
Luiz
How are you? Hope all is well
Just wanted to touch base w/ you. Are you still in L.A.?
email me koch@duq.edu
Mark
Welcome aboard! Are you still in Japan? If not, where are you? You can help us keep up with your activities through this network. Thank you for joining. Please invite anyone else you know that would like to be here and you can customize your page to suit yourself... all for free.