Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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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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Charlotte Ella Batch Nelson - Mother of Steve Nelson and former owner of The Crazy Quilt Dies at 83
Charlotte Ella (Batch) Nelson was born on December 9, 1930, in Elizabeth, PA, to William and Hazel Brinnegar Batch. She departed this life Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Charlotte graduated from Elizabeth High School and received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Duquesne University. She was married August 9, 1950, to the late Calvin Eugene Nelson of Pittsburgh. From this union were two sons, Larry N. Nelson (Theresa) of Columbus, OH and Stephan M. Nelson of Patterson, NJ; two grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren; she is also survived by sisters, Willa Pinnix of Pgh, Laura Bell of Pgh. and Lorene McCrae of Monessen; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many loving friends. She lived her life on her own terms. She started her career as a reporter for the Pittsburgh Courier. For several years she worked in the Public Relations Department at United Way. Later she was named as Director of Publications at Point Park College. After leaving Point Park College, she became a co-owner of the Crazy Quilt Restaurant and Jazz Club on Market Square, bringing in world-renowned jazz musicians. She was an avid traveler, she wrote poems and tributes for every special family occasion, and dabbled in art. Charlotte held a number of noteworthy positions, including President of Women in Broadcasting, President of the local chapter of American Women in Radio, and was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She also served as a regular judge for the Pittsburgh Miss Black Ebony Pageant for many years. Friends will be received Saturday, November 1, 2014, from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon at Nazarene Baptist Church, 7053 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, with funeral services following the visitation. Rev. Rickey Burgess, Pastor and Rev. Armenia Johnson, Officiant. Interment will follow in the Homewood Cemetery. Local arrangements by the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Clairton, PA.
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