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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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Had the opportunity to play there at the old Balcony, James Street and Crawford Grill with some of the Iron City stalwarts: "Ron" Tucker, Roger Humphries, Ken Foley, P.J., The Heid Bros., Paul Thompson etc.....
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Art Blakey, Ahmad Jamal, Billy Strayhorn, Stanley Turrentine, Steve Nelson, etc, etc.....
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Crawford Grill
About Me:
Combining an extensive knowledge of the jazz tradition and a highly individualistic approach to performance, Mike DiRubbo has taken his place in the elite of New York City's straight-ahead jazz musicians. He has shared the bandstand and the recording studio with jazz masters including Cecil Payne, Jackie McLean, George Coleman, Harold Mabern, Jimmy Cobb, Eddie Henderson, John Hicks and young veterans including Peter Washington, Mike LeDonne, Steve Davis, Carl Allen, Eric Alexander, Tony Reedus, Steve Nelson, Anthony Wonsey, Jim Rotondi, David Hazeltine, Dwayne Burno, Joe Farnsworth, Michael Weiss, and many others.

"Mike DiRubbo plays with fire and intelligence, and his music dances with life."
— Francis Davis, author of “Like Young”

“…a powerful, not-to-be-missed performer.”
— David A. Orthmann, AllAboutJazz.com
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At 1:53am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
At 10:52pm on June 26, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Mike,

I love your music. Long live Jackie Mac.
At 2:35am on June 16, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Mike,

We are happy to have you with us. I met you at James Street Tavern when you played there introduced by our mutual friend, Kenan Foley. BTW I think your web site is really hip. I hope you bring some of your ideas to this page also.
 
 
 

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