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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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Pittsburgh born Guitarist Jerry Byrd makes his transition in Thailand on May 18, 2020."Pittsburgh Guitarist, **Jerry Byrd**, who is an original alumni of the **JAZZ WORKSHOP INC**. and performed, or, recorded with **Rash… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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In Memorium: Pat Martino (1944-2021)In Memoriam: Pat Martino (1944–2021) NEWS, PAT MARTINO By Frank Alkyer I Nov. 2, 2021 Martino dazzled as a player and demonstrated am… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Guitarist Larry Coryell, Godfather Of Fusion, Dies At 73February 20, 20175:34 PM ET Otis Hart Guitarist Larry Coryell recorded or appeared on more than 100 albums during a jazz career t… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Obituary: Ronald “Bingo” Mundy / An original member of The MarcelsObituary: Ronald “Bingo” Mundy / An original member of The Marcels April 20, 1940-Jan. 20, 2017 January 24, 2017 10:47 AM The Marcel… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Pittsburgh Jazz Community laments the passing of guitarist Gerald "Shotgun" HaymonObituary Gerald "Shotgun" Haymon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on MArch 3, 1949. He is the second-born cgild of the ;ate Mary Ell… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Farewell to Jimmy Ponder - May 10, 1946 - September 16, 2013Influential Guitarist, Song Writer, and Proflic Recording Artis , Soul-Jazz guitarist Jimmy Ponder is well known to serious jazz lovers… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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OBITUARY OF GUITARIST LUTHER DEJARUNETTObituary Luther Robert DeJarunett Jr. also known as “Bobby” was born on July 14, 1952, to the late Abigail and Luther Robert DeJarunett S… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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