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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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 Honoring Pittsburgh Native Bob Babbitt The most versatile and most recorded bassist in pop music history After studying bass with Anthony Bianco of the PSO he became a …
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Pittsburgh Music History Honoring Grammy Winning Songwriter Fred Rogers Read about his music at Pittsburgh Music History He began writing music at age 5...... Enjoy selections from the Grammy …
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The Stanley Theater Story the Big Band Era and the Rock Era
Added by Paul Carosi on March 25, 2012 at 10:27pm — 4 Comments
The Passing of Blues Great Louisiana Red
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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Lena Horne found love at first sight in Pittsburgh
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Did you know Rock Hall of Fame Honoree Art Rupe is frrom McKeesport?
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What Hill District Church Played Host to Ma Rainey, Fats Waller, Ellington and more?
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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Honoring the Incredibly talented Sophisticated Lady Phyllis Hyman
Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring the Incredibly Talented Sophisticated Lady
Phyllis Hyman
Read her story at Pittsburgh Music History…
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Honoring One of the World's Great Song Stylists -Dakota Staton
Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring
Dakota Staton
One of the World's Great Song Stylists
Read her story at…
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Honoring Pittsburgh National Leader in Music Education
Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring Charles N Boyd
A National Leader in Music Education
Read of his accomplishments at Pittsburgh Music…
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The Lost Music School -the Pittsburgh Musical Institute
Pittsburgh Music History
Remembering the Pittsburgh Musical Institute
Read about the music school where…
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Pittsburgh Music History Honoring Renown Drummer and Percussionist Bernie Dresel Read his new Pittsburgh Music History Profile Bernie Dresel -Bern'in Up the Drums Read the story of the Sharon, P…
Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring Renown Drummer and Percussionist
Bernie Dresel
Read his new Pittsburgh Music History Profile
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Little Georgie Benson Child R&B Singing Star becomes Pop Superstar
Pittsburgh Music History
Read the updated profile on George Benson at Pittsburgh Music History
Hear the song "She Made Me Mad" that George recorded at age 10 on RCA victor and his single "If You Love Me" recorded with the Altairs at age 15 in 1959. Unable to afford lessons he learned…
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Honoring Maxine Sullivan - Who Put the "Ing" in Swing
Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring Maxine Sullivan
One of the Greatest Singers of the 20th Century…
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A Pittsburgh Music Christmas
Happy Holidays from Pittsburgh Music History
Enjoy Christmas Tunes from Pittsburgh Musicians
Pittsburgh Music Christmas Playlist
Featuring great holiday music from Pete Hewlett, Jackie Evancho, Christina…
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“Mad Man of Music and Many Voices” Who Promoted Jazz
Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring
Sterling Yates
Musician, Comedic Actor, and Radio and TV Host who promoted Jazz on KDKA and WQED
Read his story at…
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Honoring 1930s Jazz Imprersario Sellers McKee Hall
Pittsburgh Music History
Remembering Sell Hall
Jazz Impresario and Sportsman
Sell brought the big swing bands to the Labor Temple and Pythian Temple for his popular dances during the 1920s and 1930s. He began as a star athlete with the Monticellos basketball team, the Homestead Grays, and the American…
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The Musician's Club -The Social Hub of Jazz -The Dome of the Capital
Pittsburgh Music History
Remembering the Musician's Club of Local 471
Based on the great research of Colter Harper and
Charles Austin's oral history…
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Gus Greenlee King of the Hill
Pittsburgh Music History
Honoring Gus Greenlee
Owner of the 3 Crawford Grills and the Pittsburgh Crawfords
Read his story at Pittsburgh Music History…
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Pittsburgh Jazz Guitar Week Honoring Andy Fite and Ron Affif
Pittsburgh Music History
Jazz Guitar Week
Honoring
Ron Affif and Andy Fite
(Both students of Joe Negri)
Read their stories at…
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