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, Parlanto 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.
Hi Luther ~ Thanks for including me among your friends. I'd love to hear you play live somewhere. I live 2 hours east in an area virtually devoid of music, let alone Jazz!! Yikes! That's sad, & I envy you Pittsburghers!
hey thanks for adding me, I can't remember if we've met before and I'm fine by that, but I'm all about meeting musicians so...thanks. let me know if you have any suggestions of where i can hear some good jazz because i'm finally coming out of the closent with my music, thanks man hope to hear from ya. Pittsburgh love
At 5:40am on September 11, 2008, Debi Sciranka said…
Hi Luther -- I enjoyed your performance at the Sunday Jam session last week and noticed that the space was hardly large enough to hold all the fans. I work with the New Hazlett Theater and I wanted to ask if you would like to use the Theater for a jam session the last Sunday of every month. We host a free gathering of artists for an event called Last Days Cafe and it would be wonderful to be able to showcase local jazz music each month. Let me know if you are interested and we can hash out the details.
I WANT TO APOLOGIZE TO EVERYONE FOR THE LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION OF THE JAM SESSION AT BIG MAMA'S HOUSE OF SOUL ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH. IT WAS DUE TO BIG MAMA BEING ILL. WE WILL CONTINUE NEXT SUNDAY AT 3:00 PM. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
Hey Luther remember me? I could never forget you and that smooth guitar of yours! Even though I've been in Youngstown since 94', I'll always be a Pgh. jazz fan! Annie
Hello Luther, your music is great ! Amazing sounds that seemed to have fascinated my attention completely, to the soothing blends of melodies. Thank you for the invite, it was a pleasure.
At 6:18pm on September 6, 2008, Trish Virgin said…
Hey Luther! Thanks for being my friend. Guess we'll have to check you out at Big Mama's sometime.
Hi Luther,
Sheree has told me so much about you as a friend and as a musician. Your music has been outstanding for many years. I am truly looking forward to seeing you and listening to some of your great works.
Hi Luther -- saw you performing at Momma's House of Soul on Sunday. You were amazing. What was the name of the other two gentlemen you were playing with? Debi
Hi Luther,
Thanks for adding me as a friend.
I've always enjoyed your guitar playing.
Are you doing any jam sessions?
I'd like to attend some.
Thanks,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
thanks for everything, it was a blast playing with you, Keith and Vinnie. We are going to do it again, I will send you a copy of the film of the concert after I edit it.
Hey Luther - nice to hear from you! I look forward to the next gig. I'm down in New Orleans to play my friends' wedding right now and had a great time jamming with Kermit Ruffins' band last night. See you back up north....
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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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Debi
I'll call ya late real soon.
Hope I don't wake ya!
Kane
Sheree has told me so much about you as a friend and as a musician. Your music has been outstanding for many years. I am truly looking forward to seeing you and listening to some of your great works.
Thanks, Rod
Ed Skirtich
Thanks for adding me as a friend.
I've always enjoyed your guitar playing.
Are you doing any jam sessions?
I'd like to attend some.
Thanks,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
thanks for everything, it was a blast playing with you, Keith and Vinnie. We are going to do it again, I will send you a copy of the film of the concert after I edit it.
Kepp rocking,
Leo
Warmest regards,
Tony
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