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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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At 4:16am on June 5, 2010, Curtis Swift said…
Tony and Kay Janflone Jr. have sold their house and are planning to move to Florida.
On June 27th at Carson City Saloon from 2pm till whenever, we are going to visit with and give them our best wishes.
Carson City is usually closed on Sundays, but they are going to open so we can have this party. No gifts since they are moving.
Come out and see Tony and Kay before they leave.
At 7:09pm on July 20, 2009, Barbara Bowers said…
Benny Benack III - I enjoyed your contribution to the Monroeville Jazz Festival. You and your group are very talented and I do hope to see more of you in the future. Have you recorded?
At 11:06pm on June 26, 2009, Little E's Jazz Club said…
Benny when are you leaving for school? I would like to book you in August. Let me know. Thanks George
At 1:29am 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 11:32pm on November 13, 2008, Little E's Jazz Club said…
Benny I will forward you one and will be giving you a call tomorrow. Thanks.

George
At 10:19pm on October 31, 2008, Curtis Swift said…
Benny, Tell your dad that I have a bari. Eric DeFade told me he was needing one the other day. Tell him Hi too. I hope you are doing well

Curtis
At 8:23pm on September 29, 2008, Luiz Santos said…
Hi Benny,
Check out my rhythm world!
Be blessed,
Luiz
At 4:32am on September 26, 2008, Chelsea Baratz said…
Damn! I haven't even seen that review yet. Just played with Corey in Chicago. Hoping to hear you play soon. How's it goin in Pittsburgh? I see a lot of musicians moving from the 'burgh lately.
At 5:39pm on June 21, 2008, Chelsea Baratz said…
Whadup lil Benny. You been out playin? You been sheddin? Call me. 412.215.9663
At 8:20pm on April 19, 2008, Tony DePaolis said…
Yeah, me and Adam played together at the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program last month. And yes it is a small world: it was crazy the number of people who knew people. Anyhow, hope to see you out at the sessions sometime this summer.
At 2:58pm on April 16, 2008, Erin Burkett said…
Huge thanks for your kind vote of confidence! I look forward to hearing you again around town.....Keep up the GREAT music!
Erin : )
At 8:46am on April 16, 2008, david shane said…
what an introduction! cherokee sounds great! another inspiration! thanks! one day our trails may cross....you have another fan!
At 7:07am on April 16, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Benny III,

So glad to see you use the network to a fuller advantage. Please invite some of your peer group to join you.
At 2:02pm on April 15, 2008, Erin Burkett said…
Truly enjoyed hearing you this past Saturday..........Beautiful!!!
Wishing all good things to you.
At 11:52am on April 15, 2008, Adam Brock said…
Hey Man, we need to get together sometime! Us young newbies need to start forming strong connections together. Hope all is well. Let me know if you are going to go to any jams or gigs anytime soon.
At 5:00am on April 15, 2008, SANDY STALEY said…
HEY BENNY3,
YOU ARE PART OF THE FUTURE OF JAZZ IN PITTSBURGH.
WITH YOUR HERITAGE AND TALENT, YOU WILL BE AN
ASSET TO MUSIC. WHAT HAPPENED WITH YOUR AUDITION?
LOVE, STALEY
At 4:58am on April 15, 2008, Curtis Swift said…
Heard your clip on Youtube. You sound great. Keep it up.
At 4:11am on April 15, 2008, benny benack said…
ok kid. thanks..............it's tough hangin' w/ a big dog like you!

I practice more now than ever...thanks to you.

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