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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 Music History
W.C. Handy award winning blues man Louisiana Red passed in away in Germany on February 25, 2012 at age 79. Born Iverson Minter he came to Pittsburgh to live with his grandmother after both of his parents died. His grandfather gave him the nickname Louisiana Red because of his fondness for hot sauce. Louisiana Red, who recorded 50 albums and is known by blues fans around the world, learned blues…
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The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh now has a web page devoted to bandleader and businessman Joe Westray (1913-1980).
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/research/music/pittsburgh/joewestray.html
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Great concert at St. Max! Standing "O". I will post audio clips as I mix the show. I can't wait to get a real CD of this group. Thanks to Ray Defade for his fantastic playing! Look for more show dates soon too. (Also on my FB page)...
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Critically acclaimed spoken word artist Ursula Rucker has been opening ears with her thought provoking words for nearly 20 years. Greg Bridges recently had the pleasure of sitting down to speak with Ms. Rucker about her newest recording, She Said, as she shared her words on topics ranging from art to parenthood. Share in Greg's conversation with Ursula Rucker by following this link to his blog…
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Pittsburgh Music History
Read about the Hill District church that was once a theater promoted as the "Palace of Pleasure". Part of T.O.B.A. circuit in the 1920s…
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Antoinette Manganas new CD "CHAINS", produced by Grammy winner Roger Hatfield is here! Check out a preview of the video "PRAY", a song in our "effort", to fight World Hunger , www.antoinettesings.net On sale at my shows and online!
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Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring the Incredibly Talented Sophisticated Lady
Phyllis Hyman
Read her story at Pittsburgh Music History…
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