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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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- went to the schenley high,lived there for 18 years
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- hosea taylor sr.stanley turntine,amal jamal,jerry betters,tommy turntine,spanky wilson fred tooksetc.etc.
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- just a hometown boy that was privileged to be around such great human beings that many name musicians.Master inst. of the sphinx martial arts school,assist director of the swan community band etc.etc.Rochester,n.y
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Dear Hosea ,
I´d really appreciate it if you could take the time to look at my work and leave your impressions here or in the guestbook on my homepage -http://www.miartemartagracielabressi.webs.com/- where there are more samples of my digital art works, engravings and sculptures. The web site´s in Spanish but, if you want to read the texts in English, you can access my Livejournal:
http://pallasatheneas.livejournal.com
You can also visit the website we created with the Belgian jazz musician Dirk Schreurs to make our recent video art collaboration
known to the world:
http://www.mindsofglass.webs.com/
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Minds of Glass: ¨All visual compositions perfectly match the soundtrack’s expressive aesthetics in terms of emotional content and artistic strength” (New York/Los Angeles Independent Media Board).
http://cminejazz.com/show/2010/11/12/minds-of-glass
http://martagracielabressistudios.webs.com/
If it doesn't work, simply copy and paste the link on your browser. You'll find new images in the gallery.
Regards,
Marta
P.S.: Unfortunately, I' ve got too many contact on the network to add more.Feel free to add me if you want.
Dear Hosea,
We are truly saddened upon the passing of your father. He was an inspiration to several generations of musicians here in Pittsburgh and was well respected by his peers around the globe. Ahmad Jamal sent me a note today saying that Hosea was always one of his favorites.
I was on the road with Grover Mitchell on the Basie band and he always spoke of Hosea and their upbringing in jazz as kids. We will miss him but will continue to sing him up as an ascended elder of our musical culture.
We are so grateful that he took the initiative to write two autobiographical books that will continue to tell his story. If you have any photos you could post on your page, it will appreciated by so many of his friends in jazz.
With sincere sympathy,
Nelson
That was so thoughtful of you ... your gift is really, truly appreciated.
I attempted to return a friendly gesture to you but I did'nt get a confirmation so I don't know if it was successfully accomplished. These new confound gadgets are no joke ... (smile). we will know when you get back online.
I'm wearing my shades in style!
Thank you, again.
Barb
(Ms B)
Your Dad and I have been friends for... well - for over 40 years and I exaggerate not - I only wish that I would have began singing public-ally when he first introduced me to that wonderful world of jazz and his magnificent style of playing that saxophone.
During the years he's always spoke of you..he's very proud of you and I'm so glad he shared the fact that you're on this network.
It's a pleasure to be your friend.
God bless you and thank you.
Barb
(Ms.B)
I can't tell you how pleased I am that you have joined us. Your father is a great friend and mentor who is still out here showing the way. He may never get his online thing together enough to join us for a while but his picture is here in many places. I love your music and encourage you to post some samples and photos on this network so we can share with the locals and the world. thanks for joining and please add me as a friend.