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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?
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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.
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Bluesman-drummer Leroy K. Wofford dies from gunshot wounds on Sunday 9/9/12
Post-Gazette.com
Man dies of gunshot in Lincoln-Lemington
A Lincoln-Lemington man who was shot in the chest early Saturday morning died yesterday afternoon.
The Allegheny County medical examiner's office said Leroy K. Wofford, 59, died at UPMC Presbyterian at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Police said a couple of men walked up to Mr. Wofford's porch in the 1600 block of Broadhead Street before opening fire through the door. Mr. Wofford, a popular local jazz vocalist, was struck in the chest.
The medical examiner was awaiting the results of an autopsy Sunday evening to confirm Mr. Wofford's cause of death. No arrests have been made.
First Published September 10, 2012 12:00 am
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Comment by Garland Rose on September 15, 2012 at 9:01am
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Leroy. We started out in life together from Larmier School to the stages you so much delighted. The thought of your last performance will resonate forever to the many people your delighted with your true art. So many will miss you. I can only say, "See you down the road."
My tears of joy and love,
Garland
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Tonight at the Savoy the Wednesday salute to Bluesman Leroy was announced two times.
The evening of 1 year of jazz was thick with a Spirit of a soulful air that would have lifted a A BluesMan/poet like Leroy toward heaven. Wednesday Lets give our Bluesman a sendoff with a VIEW
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Comment by The Brian Edwards Excursion on September 11, 2012 at 3:35am
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R.I.P. Leroy!
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Comment by Dr. Nelson Harrison on September 11, 2012 at 1:59am
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On behalf of Leroy's family and to help with final expenses, Adam Johnston and the staff of James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy and hosting a Jam Session for Leroy, this Wednesday from 6:00pm until. Leroy's sister and niece will be there to greet his friends and supporters and to thank contributers. All are welcome.
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Lincoln-Lemington man shot through front door
September 8, 2012 10:44 amPittsburgh police homicide detectives are investigating the shooting early this morning of a 59-year-old Lincoln-Lemington man.
The victim, who was taken to the hospital, was shot through his front door in the 1600 block of Broadhead Street and hit in the chest, police said.
KDKA-TV identified the victim as Leroy K. Wofford.
Police said a couple of men walked up to the victim's porch before the shooting occurred.
"I did hear the shot. It was so close," a neighbor who did not want to be identified said. "It was scary."
Ronald Grogan, the landlord of the house, said he had not been contacted by police.
Mr. Grogan identified his tenant as a local singer who lived alone. The neighbor said that was the man she saw being loaded into an ambulance, but his identity could not be confirmed with authorities.
He is in critical condition at UPMC Presbyterian, according to KDKA.
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/lincol...
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Victim of Lincoln-Lemington shooting dies at UPMC Presbyterian
September 9, 2012 9:26 pmA Lincoln-Lemington man who was shot in the chest early Saturday morning passed away this afternoon.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office said Leroy K. Wofford, 59, died at UPMC Presbyterian at 12:30 p.m.
Police said a couple of men walked up to Mr. Wofford's porch in the 1600 block of Broadhead Street before opening fire through the door. Mr. Wofford was struck in the chest.
The medical examiner was awaiting the results of an autopsy Sunday evening to confirm Mr. Wofford's cause of death.
First Published September 9, 2012 9:25 pmRead more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-city/victim...
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