Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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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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Since we lost our jazz festival several years ago and we are losing clubs faster than new ones can open up, I hope that this network can grow into a mutual support and admiration channel for the musicians and fans of Pittsburgh jazz. We can build a critical mass here that can demonstrate in no uncertain terms that Pittsburgh's Jazz community is not dead and that jazz is not a museum piece only but a living and growing forest of creativity.
Also perhaps some young people can gain some insight into what we are talking about when we say we love music by seeing and hearing some examples and noticing the joy on our faces.
Thank you each for joining, for inviting others and for sharing your memories, sounds and activities.
I used the name "jazzburgher" in tribute to the late Doug Drown, the Jazz Bard of Pittsburgh, who coined the term.
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Love to all,
Nelson
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Permalink Reply by Rev. Dr. Bobby Fulton, Ph.D. on
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Nelson!
You, indeed, are the Minister of Jazz! I'm reminded of a song that another friend wrote for me entitled "The Most High Is In You." I believe those words apply to you. Keep on doing what you're doing.
Bobby Fulton
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Permalink Reply by Dr. Nelson Harrison on
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Thanks Bobby for all of your support and inspiration over the years.
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Hi there it's me again I would love to make some extra money show me the money
Sandy
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