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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 a SounDoctrine Performance at the Rib Burn Off in Niles Ohio in 07, guitarist takes center stage… Tags: music, guitar Jere B Feb 13, 2009 34 views
During the band's 5th Anniversary Concert @ Borders in Niles Ohio, sax man Keith McKelley turns up… Tags: music, soul Jere B Feb 13, 2009 48 views
In a Scene from Film 'Greater Threat'with Cheryl Goodlin "Eileen" - Jere B "Johnny" warns her to be… Tags: jazz, acting Jere B Feb 13, 2009 35 views
To book Women in Jazz, contact Joan Cartwright wijsf@yahoo.com 954-607-7471 Tags: lecture, history Diva JC Feb 6, 2009 100 views
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we played spooky Halloween jazz for children five years of age and up. Thomas Halling read from his… Tags: children, sedgwick Amanda Sedgwick Dec 22, 2008 70 views
Playing 'lead bass' on Grover's tune. Tags: jazz, funky Kevin Hurst, Sr. Dec 14, 2008 63 views
Tags: jazz, network Dr. Nelson Harrison Oct 29, 2008 106 views
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Musique Noire performs at the Jazz Cafe inside Detroit's Music Hall for the Performing Arts. Tags: bass, Pamela Musique Noire Oct 14, 2008 46 views
Musique Noire performs at the Jazz Cafe inside the Music Hall for the Performing Arts in Detroit. Tags: Footprints, Wayne Musique Noire Oct 14, 2008 40 views
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John Lindberg - bass, Tani Tabbal - drums, Rahman Jamaal - voice and lyrics Tags: hip, rap Dr. Nelson Harrison Sep 14, 2008 138 views
Bud Powell - piano, Pierre Michelot - bass, Kenny Clarke - drums. That's Bud singing in the backgro… Tags: jazz, tunisia Dr. Nelson Harrison Sep 11, 2008 102 views
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Jackie McLean - alto sax, Bobby timmons - piano, Kenny Dorham - trumpet, Teddy Smith - bass, J. C.… Tags: love, beautiful Dr. Nelson Harrison Sep 11, 2008 118 views
Gloria Coleman - organ, Grant Green - guitar, Leo Wright - alto sax, Pola Roberts - drums. Now you… Tags: minor, s Dr. Nelson Harrison Sep 11, 2008 273 views
Jeff "Tain" Watts Quintet at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center Santa Cruz, California MArcus Strickland - sa… Tags: jazz, music Dr. Nelson Harrison Aug 20, 2008 97 views
"On Green Dolphin Street" in Eb with John coltrane, Wynton Kelly and Jimmie Cobb. Tags: kelly, pittsburgh Dr. Nelson Harrison Aug 16, 2008 57 views
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