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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.
WELCOME!
MARY LOU WILLIAMS
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Shadow Lounge to skip a beat, temporarily closingWritten by Rebecca Nuttall - Courier Staff Writer Wednesday, 28 November 2012 10:33 In June 2000, young entrepreneur Justin… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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James Street Live: Classic venue reopensWritten by Christian Morrow - Courier Staff Writer Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:27 Before it closed in 2000, if you wanted t… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Feb 23, 2012 Reply by Adam Johnston & James Street |
THE TWIN COACHESThis, I suppose, is a follow-up to our previous discussions about entertainment in the area. A guy in Indiana, PA (originally from Belle Ve… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Jan 30, 2012 Reply by SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX |
Jazzed up: A new music club would be welcome DowntownMonday, August 22, 2011 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh has a lot of jazz in its cultural DNA. What it doesn't have are many live venues… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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2009 -TOM PASTORIUS RE-PURCHASES THE PENN BREWERY - VERY GOOD NEWSPlease add your comments of encouragement and support for tom. He has been a wonderful friend of the live music community and we can all co… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Feb 11, 2010 Reply by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
Please Advise: Just what are Jazz fans looking for????I want to recap a conversation I just had with someone calling to ask about Don Aliquo's perfornance at our restaurant, Gypsy Cafe, tonight… Started by Gypsy Cafe |
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Local Jazz Scenes: The View From Central New YorkThe state of Utica's jazz sceneBy CASSAUNDRA BABER Observer-Dispatch Posted Dec 25, 2008 @ 06:00 AM _______________________________________… Started by Jagsu |
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SASSIE MARIE'SSassy Marie's closed it doors Saurdayt. Stephanie called me this morning and canceled my date on Oct. 31st. The club is officIally closed.… Started by Dr. Nelson Harrison |
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Jan 7, 2009 Reply by Mick Karolac |
Smoking BanMy band (The Smick Brothers, a.k.a. The Smicks) had at least one loong term gig end directly because of the smoking ban. Has anyone else e… Started by Andy Hoke |
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DestinyDear friends: In reference to Sean's comments about everone sharing the responsibility for the decline, the one thing I see is lack of dire… Started by Travis Klein |
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