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PITTSBURGH JAZZ

 

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.

 

WELCOME!

 

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At 6:06pm on October 24, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Candid Jazz ! Welcome! Greetings from Schru. Cologne/Germany.
At 6:24am on March 2, 2009, Khepera said…
Denise -

Really dig your vision....& your follow-thru...! Sistahz throwin' down!!! Gotta love it!
At 10:38pm on February 21, 2009, tim max said…
HELLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 2:04pm on February 17, 2009, Bruce C said…

Say Hey DJL...great works you've accomplished...well done!....I could use a great publicist and promoter here in Maine...Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr...too cold ...so jazz keeps us warm....lol there are a lot of grat jazz musicians here in Maine to promote too....my best to you and all in your life ...always b
At 1:32pm on February 17, 2009, Diva JC said…

At 4:35am on February 17, 2009, sunny dee said…
let the spirit of JAZZ continue
peace
At 3:45am on February 17, 2009, Kennard Roosevelt Williams said…
Hi Denise,

Welcome and thank you for the speedy response!
At 2:33am on February 17, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Denise,

You are the kind of member we have been hoping to attract for a long time. We will feature you and invite the membership to check out your site. Thank you sooo much for joining.
At 5:19pm on February 16, 2009, Victor Ruiz said…
Heeeey Denise!!!

Thanks a lot for stopping by. I just found this amazing community and I guess I'll find really great people.

Hugs from Pittsburgh

Victor Ruiz
At 3:45pm on February 16, 2009, Antoinette Manganas said…
Hi Denise!

Thank you for your friend requuest! My pleasure and great picture! Pretty LADY! I am a singer/songwriter in the Pittsburgh area..I have a CD called "Verbal Crush" on Pyramid Records (UMG). On my CD is my original song "WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE" with Shalimar's Howard Hewett and production by Norman Connors and Herman Jackson from Amer. Idol. Go to www.antoinettesings.com. to see/hear more... I am also a featured artist on Norman Connor's new CD "STAR POWER" scheduled to be released on February 26th in all Walmart, Target, Borders and Barnes and Noble with Peabo Bryson, Marion Meadows, Norman Brown, Christopher Williams and Howard Hewett. I will forward you over the article of this release and some more info at your e-mail address! If that's o.k.??? I did some of my recordings in N. Brook, ILL! GREAT City! Can I send you a hard copy of Verbal Crush? Thank you for your time and looking forward to hearing from you!

Love and God Bless,
Antoinette

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