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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 8:31am on May 30, 2008, Eli Byrne said…
Sure, Nelson, here's a link to the newspaper:

Nelson Harrison's review in Voices of Dr. Chris Byrne's new CD Bootleg Byrne
At 5:09am on May 29, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Would you be interested in celebrating some of the CAPA High milestones and alumni on the network. As its visionary founder, I think you could add an important awareness to the general understanding, e.g., I remember in the early years parents were concerned whether their children would get adequate academics at CAPA, now CAPA has risen to the top rung of academic excellence in the entire city. That's no accident and it would be nice to hear from you and invite other testimony from among the general membership. What do you think?
At 5:04am on May 29, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
It's all about the music. Thanks Bro.
At 11:47pm on May 28, 2008, Harry Clark said…
Hey Nelson,
My sentiments...exactly. I agree this is a great idea for AAJPSP's use and promotion. I have thought about it and have not actually made any moves toward recommending the sight. I will bring it up at the next board meeting so the program director might check out the sight and be better informed as to how it can be used for the organization. Thanks Nelson for the "nudge".

Harry
At 6:55pm on May 28, 2008, Randolph Scott-McLaughlin II said…
Hey man thanks didn't recognize your picture without a Trombetta (hope I spelled that right.) Is that widget you have with your tracks the same thing you were telling the guys and me about with the itunes deal or is that somethign else?
At 1:35am on May 28, 2008, Frank B. Greenlee said…
It was great to see Shorts Davis perform... we tend to forget the Pittsburgh dancers who took much of the music to another level.
At 5:48am on May 27, 2008, wrenna watson said…
i just have to remark that i scrolled up after i completed my comment and who did i see but gwen davis.....not only can she sang - but that is a very sexy picture - gees, i m used to c-ing her in the court downtown (and she is always sharp) ---go gwen,,sorry i missed u all on sat....
At 5:45am on May 27, 2008, wrenna watson said…
nelson, if there is a clock setting on ur page, u might wanna check it, it said i left a message at 5:41am or something but it is really 12:30am...love ya, i love the music on this site....i play it while i am surfing or word processing...i got skills!....li
At 11:57pm on May 26, 2008, Gwen Davis said…
Hi Nelson. It was nice playing with you Saturday night. Thanks for the website information. I will feel my way around and see what I can discover. I've already seen a lot of familiar faces.
At 6:59pm on May 26, 2008, Gary Howard said…
Hey, Dr Nelson thanks for everything. This is a really good thing you got going on here it's a pleasure to be apart of the P.J.N. It's an honor to know you, Keep doin wat u do - and God will keep blessing u.
Peace.
Gary
At 3:19am on May 26, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Devorah,

It is always a pleasure to read your comments. You are right about George Jones' photos and his wife Linda is already a member. Add her as a friend and perhaps she will post some of George's photos.

Your suggestion to have a page for ailing musicians in need of good vibrations is quite a propos. since it is your idea, Why don't you start a Group for that purpose (just as you did the Pgh Jazz Venues" group) and the members can join it and participate.

Blessing to you always,

Nelson
At 2:55am on May 26, 2008, Devorah Segall said…
hi Nelson
so glad to see this site growing and growing
Looking at the great photos here made me think of George Jones' photography.
Has anyone invited him to join this network and hopefully post some of the photographs he has taken?
I would invite him...not sure of his email address

Also, thinking about Bobby Negri being in the hospital, it occurs to me that it might be a nice addition to this site to have a page for Pgh jazzers who are ailing and in need of good thoughts, visits, music played in their honor(healing power of music!!),etc...what do you think?
blessings ,
Devorah
blessings,
Devorah
At 9:05pm on May 25, 2008, L'Tanya Williams said…
My earlier page suddenly wouldn't work. I couldn't look at it nor could I log in or out. The site kept taking me back to the page that allows one to create a page, so I just started over again.
Hope all is well...see you on Monday!
At 7:09pm on May 22, 2008, Kelly George said…
Hi! Thanks for inviting me to this "platform" - I've got a lot to learn! That was my first night at AVA and I loved it! You'll be sure to see me there again!
At 5:58pm on May 22, 2008, wrenna watson said…
hey nels....really nice site!...like the musical interlude on your page, thanks for including me....i love you, always....wrenna-li
you really are the greatest.....(i wonder how i will get dad on here?)
At 2:42am on May 20, 2008, Marly Ikeda said…
Hi Nelson,
Thanks for your invite and welcome, I'm glad to be here, it's a so nice place!
Kisses,
May
At 8:18pm on May 19, 2008, J. Malls said…
Hope to see you tonight! Glad you like the pics. Probably get some more in a few hours . . . -J
At 10:34pm on May 17, 2008, T. Foley said…
Thanks for the welcome, Nelson! I'll look for the Crawford Grill page/notes.
At 7:38pm on May 14, 2008, Frank B. Greenlee said…
I was not sure if it was the "Marcels" or "The Gents", Larry playing on the gig through me off. This was at a dance that Al Gee gave at a high school. The picture of Nina Simone was a show at the dinner club that used to be downtown, there were two sets and she thought it was two seperate concerts until she saw the same people and had to change what to play. John Eskridge and I covered it for the "Pittsburgh Point".
At 10:41pm on May 12, 2008, The Phoenix Jazz Project said…
Hi Dr. Harrison...

We're still trying to figure out this page and how to arrange it. Thanks for finding us :) I had no idea that this was out here...it's great!!

Tom and Jessie

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