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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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At 7:09pm on April 2, 2009, Anthony (Tony) Janflone said…
Man!! you sure are smokin'!!
Much love!!
At 12:26am on March 15, 2009, Vickie Bey said…
Thanks for the invitation. I'm LOVING the music that I'm hearing from you. It's taking me to a wonderful, uplifting place.
Peace!
Vickie
At 12:30am 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 10:56pm on September 25, 2008, Luiz Santos said…
Hey Tony
Check out my rhythm world!
Be blessed,
Luiz
At 8:23pm on August 21, 2008, Ken Lamison said…
Tony,
Still want that speaker cab, just haven't headed South lately. I'll talk to you over the weekend.
Ken
At 2:58am on August 11, 2008, Anthony (Tony) Janflone said…
I joined.
Much love!
Papa
At 11:14pm on May 31, 2008, Andy Bianco said…
Thanks man, likewise; Victor Vicious is great! I learned some great stuff studying with your dad back in the day....Best wishes and I hope you are re-cooperating well from your accident..... (:
At 4:03pm on April 30, 2008, Allan Harris said…
hey tony, how's your dad? haven't talked to him in ages. your playing some nice guitar!
all the best,
allan
At 11:23pm on April 28, 2008, Bill Coffee said…
Hey Tony,
Thanks for the invite!

Bill
At 2:40am on March 28, 2008, Melissa Good said…
Thanks for the invitation, Tony! Hope to see you performing again soon! What kind of guitar do you have on your pic? My sons will be interested!
At 5:03am on March 18, 2008, Devorah Segall said…
Tony
So sorry to hear about your accident
Wishing you a complete healing and easy recovery
blessings,
Devorah
At 7:59am on March 15, 2008, John Hall Jr said…
Hey T,
whats up bro, man we need to catch up haha hope your doin better and stay in touch .....
At 2:43pm on March 13, 2008, Jazz Robertson said…
Hey Tony, right back at ya!!
I'm glad to hear that you're getting better! I'm just doing my thing here at Berklee and having a great time. My mum is well, she got married last month to a cool dude from Scotland! Take care of yourself and I'll be home in May. Give Kay my love!
At 11:07am on March 13, 2008, DENNY KURZAWSKI said…
Thanks for the invite Tony....you are the most entertaining guitar guy around!!
At 1:02am on March 13, 2008, Jazz Robertson said…
hey tony! how are you doing??
At 2:03pm on March 12, 2008, Matt Ferrante said…
Glad to hear that things seem to be on the mend with you Tony.
At 2:58pm on March 10, 2008, Max Leake said…
Hi Tony,
I was just talking with my sister and she was telling me about the benefit this Thursday. Unfortunately I am working that night, so I will miss it.
Man, I'm sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you can heal past this and get back to performing again. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.
At 12:58pm on March 10, 2008, Vincent Anthony Scruci said…
Hey Tony, sorry to hear about your accident,hope you can get well enough to play soon.
At 5:03pm on March 8, 2008, Janelle Burdell said…
Wow, Tony! It's been at least a hundred years...Hahaha! How are you? -janelle
At 2:40pm on February 20, 2008, Lee Greene said…
Hi Tony,
I know your dad , hope alls well with you and the family.
all the best from the apple, sometimes not so big.

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