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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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The Jazz workshop Inc. held their Jazz on the steps with Kind of Blue Jazz Band. This Harold Young… Tags: Kinda, steps Ricco J.L.Martello Sep 12, 2019 16 views
Roger Humphries Sr. Present RH Factor Jazz Assemble for Year 2011 Annual Scholarship Boat ride. Gue… Tags: bobby, moore Dr. Nelson Harrison Aug 12, 2018 36 views
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Rh Factor · Roger Humphries Big Band Don't Give Up ℗ 2003 Roger Humph… Tags: humphries, roger Dr. Nelson Harrison Dec 29, 2015 66 views
"Carnegie Salutes Carnegie" segment at The Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on April 19th, 1986. Produ… Tags: burdell, tony Dr. Nelson Harrison Nov 20, 2015 69 views
Blue Minor (*Live at SMALLS Jazz Club 2/1/15) transcribed by David Gibson SWING MAKES YOU HAPPY! Ro… Tags: make, band Dr. Nelson Harrison Sep 2, 2015 41 views
Trailer for the CD "Swing Makes You Happy!" on Rondette Jazz created by Bret Primack - The Jazz Vid… Tags: swing, band George Gee Jun 11, 2015 65 views
Taken at Jergel's Rhythm Grill - Warrandale, Pa. December 30, 2012 Tags: pittsburgh, network Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 27, 2013 84 views
Count Basie delivers a spectacular show live from Carnegie Hall on March 20, 1981 celebrating the f… Tags: hendricks, pittsburgh Dr. Nelson Harrison Mar 30, 2013 100 views
Kente Arts Alliance photos taken at the Roy Haynes Concert made into a music video to the track "Tr… Tags: jazz, pittsburgh Dr. Nelson Harrison Mar 30, 2013 19 views
Theatrical Release Date: 09/23/2011 Presented by Jamie Foxx, 'Thunder Soul' follows the extraordina… Tags: houston, texas Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 15, 2012 43 views
Tags: gabriel, charles Joe Lastie Apr 8, 2012 55 views
Roger Humphries and his big band. Tags: nelson, harrison Dr. Nelson Harrison Dec 18, 2010 76 views
Check out that band!!!!!! Tags: singer, big Dr. Nelson Harrison Sep 25, 2010 25 views
A very short but extremely important clip... Sammy in his own words. Tags: big, music Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 5, 2008 104 views
One of the greatest composer/arrangers in the history of jazz is our own Sammy Nestico. He is a tro… Tags: big, music Dr. Nelson Harrison Jul 5, 2008 19 views
Billy plays a trombone bop trombone solo. Frank Wess is the tenor sax soloist. Ain't nothing like t… Tags: billy, band Dr. Nelson Harrison May 28, 2008 27 views
This incredible band contained more stars than the Milky Way. Fellow Pittsburghers are: Bill McMaho… Tags: bill, mcmahon Dr. Nelson Harrison May 28, 2008 34 views
This group was an entertainment milestone in the 80s in Pittsburgh that launched the careers of mor… Tags: dowe, band Dr. Nelson Harrison May 27, 2008 85 views
Great clarinet battle between Pittsburgh's Paul Cosentino and NYC's great Ed Pazant on Louis Prima'… Tags: rich, ed Dr. Nelson Harrison May 26, 2008 34 views
This Benny Golson composition was arranged for the big band by trumpeter Jamie Moore. The performan… Tags: band, big Dr. Nelson Harrison May 22, 2008 94 views
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