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.
Brother Nelson,
It's great to be here! I thank you for your kind words and for also recognizing my musical voice. I bought a house back home and am looking forward to sharing my new music and my new direction with everyone. I will officially be back the 1 st week of June. Thank you very much for the feature and I will be bringing my page to life as time progresses. Thanks again!
Peace,
Brian
Thank you for the welcome! My group and I are thrilled to be kicking off our tour in Pittsburgh next week!
We believe this music is about community, exchange, and human connection & we make it for sharing. So, I hope we'll have the opportunity to share it with you and many others through our performance on April 14!
San Francisco based jazz historian and radio announcer Greg Bridges shares his words and thoughts about over 20 years of Jazz radio programming on his blog Reflections in Rhythm. Check out his postings at http://reflectionsinrhythm.wordpress.com/
You can also listen to Greg go ALL OUT at www.kcsm.org on Thursday nights from 1:00am-5:00 on the east coast, 10pm - 2am on the west coast!!
Hello Nelson. Hope you and your family are doing well. I am going Pittsburgh to perform. However since I am not a pc person/tech, I don't know how (or where) to post an event. Would you please send this out to the Jazz Network for me:
Pitt Jazz Series - featuring Claudio Rodita (Brazilian trumpeter) along with Cecil Washington, percussionist
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 8:00pm
William Pitt Union Assembly Room
Students $5, general admission $10. Call 412-624-4187 for more information.
I look forward to hearing more about preserving the Crawford Grille as a historical site. I have fond memories there as a child and teenager. Please let those of us not in the Pittsburgh area know what we can do to help..
Wow! Two years to response. I guess that is some kind of record for me. Always a pleasure to support the music and the artist. Like everywhere else the economy has hit the Trenton / Ewing area artist. Right now I'm working with (managing) an artist based out of Newark. Great piano (Garner / Shearing styles).
More to follow later,
WLK
At 7:21am on February 10, 2010, Lorens Chuno said…
Dr Harrison, Thanks a bunch for the gift. I never knew Eddy Jefferson was from Pittsburgh. I'm learning a lot already...I will take my time to study some of your work. I tried looking for them on itunes, but no luck, is there an easy way of obtaining/buying a handful of them?
If you ever get the time, I have some samples of my work on myspace. I'm originally Nigerian, so I have the Afrobeat/Highlife background and it kind of manifests in my writing/singing. If you ever get the time, please check me out too http://www.myspace.com/lorenschuno
At 5:38am on February 10, 2010, Lorens Chuno said…
Hello Dr. Harrison, Thank you very much for accepting my invite and leaving a comment. I'm currently working on my PhD in Math at Pitt and I'm an aspiring jazz vocalist (and singer/songwriter). I thought I was an anomaly, until I saw you and read about you. You're an "Institution" and I look up to you.
GREETINGS DR. NELSON AT THIS TIME WE ARE HAVING A BLUES BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HATI. ON SAT. JANUARY 23RD 8-1AM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT BLUES BANDS WANT TO PLAY FOR THE EVENT (A BENEFIT SHOW ALL PROCEDS FOR HATI PEOPLES..) CONTCT ME ASAP 412 258-0506 OR EMAIL SONDRIVE@YAHOO.COM
Wishing you all the same and more. It's a joy to be able to find out about Pittsburgh's finest musicians when we're unable to get to many events around town. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much Dr. Harrison. Happy New Year to you and yours! I would love to come home to pittsburgh and share the gift of music. If you are aware of any opportunities I would be greatful
Thank you Dr. Nelson, for the beautiful words you sent me for the New Year. I wish you the same and may 2010 bring you many blessings! I hope I have the pleasure of meeting you in person someday! Wish me luck on my upcoming CD Release Party! All my love,Monica.
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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.
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It's great to be here! I thank you for your kind words and for also recognizing my musical voice. I bought a house back home and am looking forward to sharing my new music and my new direction with everyone. I will officially be back the 1 st week of June. Thank you very much for the feature and I will be bringing my page to life as time progresses. Thanks again!
Peace,
Brian
Thank you for the welcome! My group and I are thrilled to be kicking off our tour in Pittsburgh next week!
We believe this music is about community, exchange, and human connection & we make it for sharing. So, I hope we'll have the opportunity to share it with you and many others through our performance on April 14!
Take care,
Mara
You can also listen to Greg go ALL OUT at www.kcsm.org on Thursday nights from 1:00am-5:00 on the east coast, 10pm - 2am on the west coast!!
Enjoy, TDanyel
Pitt Jazz Series - featuring Claudio Rodita (Brazilian trumpeter) along with Cecil Washington, percussionist
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 8:00pm
William Pitt Union Assembly Room
Students $5, general admission $10. Call 412-624-4187 for more information.
Hoping you can come out to the event. Thanks man.
Cecil
Peace,
TDanyel
More to follow later,
WLK
If you ever get the time, I have some samples of my work on myspace. I'm originally Nigerian, so I have the Afrobeat/Highlife background and it kind of manifests in my writing/singing. If you ever get the time, please check me out too http://www.myspace.com/lorenschuno
Wishing you all the same and more. It's a joy to be able to find out about Pittsburgh's finest musicians when we're unable to get to many events around town. Thanks for sharing.
Judi
Gina