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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 8:08am on February 16, 2021, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…

I really appreciate your cyberspace offerings and am impressed with your piano accompany work! I'll keep looking out for you and for your live performances. Thanks for the vocal advice person to check out also.- kev

At 12:21am on June 4, 2019, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…

I missed your performance awhile back sorry! I been backmin Pittsburgh since January last year 2018. Having work done on my landlord's property. I'll keep, a lookout for your gigs, still like the glass of good wine ?- kevin

At 5:00am on September 16, 2012, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…

At 5:54am on February 7, 2011, Kevin Hurst, Sr. said…
Big hello Jessica! I am in Elizabeth(16 miles down rt 51) and gotta get down Little E's or wherever you are and hear you again.- kevin
At 4:52am on February 7, 2011, Jerry Lucarelli said…

Jessica,

Please let me know your starting and ending time on Saturday night.

Thanks for getting back to me.

Jerry L.

At 9:48pm on February 6, 2011, Jerry Lucarelli said…

Jessica,

Your CD's sound great!

Tell Tony I said hello. If I get a free Saturday I will be out to see you

and Tony. 

Jerry Lucarelli ( Piano )

At 8:54pm on October 17, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Jessica ! Big Welcome from Schru . Cologne/Germany !
At 4:03pm on October 14, 2009, Luiz Santos said…
! Peace & Joy,
Luiz

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At 6:21pm on September 29, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
Hey Jessica
We love your web site, and also you singing the blues.. Very soulful .. john papi
At 1:49am on July 28, 2009, tim max said…
VOICE VERY SENSUAL
At 1:48am on July 28, 2009, tim max said…
HELLO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 10:22pm on March 31, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
Thank you for adding me as "your" friend...Please tune in to my talk radio show that airs each Mon-Thurs 7-9pm EST....Friday 6-8pm EST @ http://blogtalkradio.com/Jerry-Butler7 ...I would love to feature "you" as a guest on my show!!!...Interested???...If so,please call me @ 757 538 3540 or call in to the show @ 646 929 0434...also simply go to blackstartupbiz.com..then view my schedule....don't meet me there...Beat me there!!!...JB

I would love to feature "you" as a guest on my show...The radio show is geared towards helping business owners,entrepreneurs,unsigned talent,and anyone else get added exposure to their business...INTERESTED????...if so, first go to BLACKSTARTUPBIZ.COM...sign up...become a member...Click 2 BE A GUEST..then call me @ the offc...757 538 3540 so I can then set you up a date and time to be a featured guest....also if I am not your friend please add me as your friend...thanx...Please join my network Blackstartupbiz.com....I would love to have "you" there!!!...also while there check out my interviews with Erotic Author Zane...Twista...his new single "Wetter"...and my interview with Barry Gordy's new artist Leigh Jones and her wonderful music as well!!!!.....JB
At 1:17am 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 8:38pm on January 5, 2009, Andrew Kirk said…
I'm brand spankin new...and ready for another go at it...we should try and recruit for another game!
At 8:21pm on January 1, 2009, Andrew Kirk said…
go out, hang a left, pull a hamstring, and score a touchdown!
At 7:33pm on January 1, 2009, Bruce C said…
Thanks everso for your words and thoughts...and always the music...whats that saying...when we are handed lemons in life...make lemonade...and with a lot of lemons write the lemon cookbook...and with a whole batch of lemons...we become blues musicians....lol...you are soooo right upwards and onward....anyday above ground is a great one...hugz back to you...always b
At 6:36pm on January 1, 2009, Bruce C said…
Jessica....how beautiful you paint the blues with so many shades and hues of the human condition...your great depth comes from great experience..i know...may 2009 bring you and all those in your life many successes, and fulfilling., nurturing moments...all my best to you and yours' ...always b
At 10:54am on December 14, 2008, Roberto Zayas said…
Hi Jessica,thanks for the invite too...let's keep in touch!!!
Roberto
At 7:00pm on November 11, 2008, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Jessica,

It was really great seeing you again last night at The Shadow Lounge during Howie Alexander's jam set.

You are always so positive and uplifting to be around.

You always do a great job of helping people in their businesses, even for those of us who are in your same industry of music.

Also, I'd love to be on one of your panels of Entreprenierial Happy Hours for the arts or any other occasion.

Keep up the good work.

Musically,
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
ejskirtich@comcast.net
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
At 7:07am on August 14, 2008, Anthony (Tony) Janflone said…
Jess I'm So sorry. I think I can feel your pain; having lost 5 GSDs.
Ican't totally assotiate with your grief. I really don't know how to comfort you; but you know I'll try and be praying for you.
wywl,
Tony

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