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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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Bishop Loran Mann, a trailblazer and Pittsburgh icon, dies at 74Bishop Loran Mann, a trailblazer and Pittsburgh icon, dies at 74 Rob Taylor Jr. - Courier Staff Writer May 6, 2021 by Rob Taylor Jr.… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Norman Simmons, Accompanist Extraordinaire, Dies at 91Norman Simmons, Accompanist Extraordinaire, Dies at 91 The pianist worked with an assortment of storied vocalists, including Carmen McRae a… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Curtis Fuller, Leading Trombonist Of Jazz's Detroit Wave, Dies At 86Curtis Fuller, Leading Trombonist Of Jazz's Detroit Wave, Dies At 86 May 10, 20212:09 PM ET MARTIN JOHNSON From left, trumpet pl… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Myotherapist Tasso George Spanos passe through transitionTasso George Spanos - Healer Obituary for Tasso TASSO SPANOS 09/17/1932 - 05/02/2021 Tasso George Spanos, age 88, went to his eternal res… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Larry E. Davis, former Pitt Dean of the School of Social Work, dies at 74Larry E. Davis, former Pitt Dean of the School of Social Work, dies at 74 Rob Taylor Jr. - Courier Staff Writer April 7, 2021 LARRY… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Clark Terry ascends to join and enhance Gabriel's Band.Our beloved Clark Terry has joined the big band in heaven where he’ll be singing and playing with the angels. He left us peacefully, surrou… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Freddie Redd, Pianist and Composer Has Died at 92Freddie Redd, Pianist and Composer Known For 'The Connection,' Has Died at 92 WBGO | By Nate Chinen Published March 17, 2021 at 10:32 PM E… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Chick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Has Died Of Cancer At 79Chick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Has Died Of Cancer At 79 3-Minute Listen Chick Corea, seen here performing in Turin, Italy, in 2… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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In Memoriam: Ralph Peterson Jr.In Memoriam: Ralph Peterson Jr. NEWS, RALPH PETERSON By DownBeat I Mar. 1, 2021 Ralph Peterson Jr. (Photo: Photo: Courtesy the Peters… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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TONY MOWOD passes on January 6, 2021BROUGHT TO YOU BY FRANK F. DEBOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. Anthony J. "Tony" Mowod July 8, 1935 - January 6, 2021 Recommend Anthony's obitu… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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