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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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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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"Wonderful interview of our Pittsburgh Icon! Thanks for posting this."

Michele Bensen replied Apr 20, 2023 to Ahmad Jamal, jazz pianist with a spare, hypnotic touch, dies at 92

18 Sep 15, 2023
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"Sincerest condolences to the family, friends and fans of the legendary Pittsburgh pi…"

Michele Bensen replied Apr 17, 2023 to Ahmad Jamal, jazz pianist with a spare, hypnotic touch, dies at 92

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"Iconic photo!"

Michele Bensen replied Apr 17, 2023 to Ahmad Jamal, jazz pianist with a spare, hypnotic touch, dies at 92

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"My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mickey Bass. May he rest with Go…"

Michele Bensen replied Feb 4, 2022 to Mickey Bass has passed away at 78

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"My sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Hill Jordan. Gone…"

Michele Bensen replied Oct 29, 2021 to Obituary: Pittsburgh trombonist Hill Jordan, who has died at 50,

10 Nov 10, 2021
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"My sincerest condolences to the Fred Pryor family and friends and fellow musicians.…"

Michele Bensen replied Aug 25, 2021 to Drummer Fred Pryor of Pittsburgh passes at 88

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"Leonard Mack & Michele Bensen @ Cardillo's Club Cafe in the early 90's"

Michele Bensen replied Jan 17, 2021 to Dedicated jazz fan and supporter Leonard Granville Mack 1927 - 2021 will be missed

5 Jan 17, 2021
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"Leonard Mack was a great jazz lover and supporter. He always had a friendly smile fo…"

Michele Bensen replied Jan 17, 2021 to Dedicated jazz fan and supporter Leonard Granville Mack 1927 - 2021 will be missed

5 Jan 17, 2021
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"RIP Stephen Chatman.  Condolences to his family."

Michele Bensen replied Apr 7, 2020 to Stephen Chatman, Co-Founder Of WYEP's The Soul Show, Dies Of COVID-19

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"https://www.everhere.com/us/obituaries/pa/pittsburgh/robert-f-cardillo-10117739"

Michele Bensen replied Dec 15, 2019 to Jazz piano legend Bobby Cardillo dies at 95

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