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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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Farewell to my friend David StockPittsburgh New Music Ensemble closes refreshing 41st season By Mark Kanny | Saturday, July 30, 2016, 2:57 p.m. Email Newsletters Sign up… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Perrennial Jazz Fan & Supporter Jesse Fardella passes at 96Jesse Vincent Fardella Tuesday, February 17, 1920 - Sunday, June 5, 2016 Obituary Jesse V. Fardella, age 96, of Bethel Park, PA, o… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Dr. Francis Bruce Marion Funeral arrangements made for June 18, 2016 in Evans City.ADAMSVILLE, AL$930 of $3,000 Raised by 18 people in 5 days Donate Now Share on Facebook 104 SHARES Tweet Share Created May 24, 2016 Kat… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Obituary: Joe Harris / Jazz drummer played with bebop legends Dec. 23, 1926 -- Jan. 27, 2016February 1, 2016 12:00 AM Nate Guidry/Post-Gazette Joe Harris, 89; legendary jazz drummer By Peter Smith / Pittsburgh Pos… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White dead at 74Posted 5:41 PM, February 4, 2016, by Associated Press, Updated at 06:21pm, February 4, 2016 Credit: Facebook NEW YORK — Maurice White, th… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Obituary: Matthew A. 'Matty' Shiner / Trombonist & Edwin P. Shiner, both musical mentors to many at DuquesneWednesday, January 15, 2003 By John Hayes, Post-Gazette Staff Writer In America and Europe, a corps of working musicians, high-school musi… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Donna Davis, "High Priestess of Jazz" passes.With regrets and condolences to the family and the entire jazz community we announce the passing of our dear Donna Davis after a long battl… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Wilton Felder (Mighty Jazz CrusaderRIP WILTON FELDER A Mighty JAZZ CRUSADER Video https://youtu.be/b_BTq8e6M-k Wilton Felder spent over 30 years with the group known as t… Started by Pgh Rich |
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Phil Woods, legendary alto saxophonist who gave one more great performance here in early September, dies at 83September 29, 2015 6:53 PM 0 inS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Phil Woods, the alto saxophonist and NEA jazz master who played as recently… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Obituary: Howard ‘H.B.’ Bennett / Drummer, founder of Balcony Big BandJan. 6, 1954 - July 6, 2015 July 8, 2015 12:00 AM Howard “H.B.” Bennett Share with others: 0inShare By Rick Nowlin / P… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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