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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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Duke Ellington is first African-American and the first musician to solo on U.S. circulating coin

    MARY LOU WILLIAMS     

            INTERVIEW

       In Her Own Words

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At 5:02pm on April 13, 2009, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Mandee,

Thanks for the feedback and for being an active member. We are supposed to be leaders in the jazz community as were our predecessors. Please help us recruit new members. We lose an occasional few along the way but we are growing steadily and gaining respect in all corners of the globe.
At 5:34pm on April 12, 2009, Kent Bey said…
Greetings... I am establishing a live Jazz Night on a Wednesday between 7pm to 10pm at a very nice, clean, and classy venue in the East Liberty area. The evening will feature local Pittsburgh musicians like Tony Campbell and many others performing for a very appreciative audience of jazz lovers.

I am a Pittsburgh native and local youth arts advocate attempting to expose young up and coming artists to the heart and soul of pure Pittsburgh music culture and traditions as they meet and learn from some of the local Music Masters. If you are interested in hosting a Wednesday night once a month or every other month I would be humbled and honored to make this happen.

Respectfully,

Kent Bey

412.657.3327
kbey7@royaltribemusic.com
At 4:51am on March 28, 2009, Aaron Jackendoff said…
I donno, was that at the backstage bar?
At 12:13am on December 7, 2008, Gypsy Cafe said…
Hey Lady--Don Aliquo's in tonight and I just heard Don Jr. will be with him. Stop by if you're in the hood!
At 4:57am on August 10, 2008, SANDY STALEY said…
USUALLY THE 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, I AM AT
SPIN ON ELLSWORTH. AUG.29TH, I WILL BE AT THE
PENN CENTER (OUTDOORS, GOD WILLING) IN
MONROEVILLE FROM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. IF IT IS TOO
HOT THOUGH, I WILL HAVE TO CANCEL... WILL LET YOU
KNOW. MY E-MAIL IS : sstaley2@verizon.net
At 10:17pm on July 29, 2008, Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas said…
Your imagination seems to know no bounds, and I love it! What courage-- and you have the talent to justify it all-- that's the amazing part. Keep on keepin' on.
At 5:34pm on July 27, 2008, Janelle Burdell said…
Hey Hey! Been hearing bout you for years!!!! Glad I finally bumped into you~(Thanks Nelson!!!) Let's sip together something refreshing when I return to the Burgh in August. RIght now I am teaching Teen Girl ROck and ROll Camps in Western MASS-with legendary ROckrGrrlS! VEry fun! Look forward to meeting you! ENjoy, -janelle
At 3:19am on July 21, 2008, George Heid said…
Hey hey... they had the files.... great news and for the future, I will have the hedgehog's voice in top form. Be well and thank you for the most sweet email.
-George
At 3:06am on July 21, 2008, Kevin Amos said…
Hi Man Dee! Long time no hear from. Welcome
At 8:21pm on July 19, 2008, J. Malls said…
Wassup ManDee? Glad that you joined the jazz network! Hope you can stop by AVA on Monday!! See ya soon. -J
At 8:05pm on July 19, 2008, Gene Ludwig said…
Hello Mandy, Nice to see you here. Thank you for the very nice comments. Pittsburgh has the friendliest musicians, I think. Congratulations on your happy marriage, I will soon be celebrating 7 happy years of marriage myself (I think you met Pattye years ago). Take care and best wishes. Gene
At 6:23pm on July 19, 2008, SANDY STALEY said…
PS: LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING.
WE COULD HANG!!!
LOVE, SANDY STALEY
At 6:21pm on July 19, 2008, SANDY STALEY said…
HEY GIRL,
NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU. WILL BE AT SPIN IN
SHADYSIDE THE 1ST TUES. IN AUG. 7-10. NEXT TO THE
ELBOW ROOM ON ELLSWORTH. GLAD TO SEE YOUR
CAREER SWINGETH OVER... LOVE, STALEY
At 4:38pm on July 19, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Mandee,

Great performance last night at the Kelly-Strayhorn. the hankg was fab and your stories were a real hoot. I must hear more of them. 1... 2... you know what to do.

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