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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.
WELCOME!
MARY LOU WILLIAMS
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For those of you who are on Sabbatical in parts near and far. Tags: hill, jazz Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 30, 2008 24 views
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This group is not the original Marcels but it IS Freddie Johnson, the original Bass singer in case… Tags: freddie, johnson Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 102 views
This group had 10 nationally charted hits. Little Anthony morphed Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Wop into Shim… Tags: oh, but Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 58 views
This is just plain great performing. He made hit after hit after hit and he's still around. Tags: pittsburgh, motown Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 27 views
A relatively unknown gem from 1975. Tags: fifth, pittsburgh Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 20 views
Chuck Jackson in the recording studio... what a voice. Tags: fifth, pittsburgh Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 35 views
Here is the original by Pittsburgh's Chuck Jackson. You can check YouTube.com for a cover version b… Tags: fifth, pittsburgh Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 63 views
Chuck, you haven't been here to perform since you've been gone. Hello Pittsburgh! Have you forgotte… Tags: fifth, pittsburgh Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 20 views
Another great voice from the Burgh. Does anyone remember? Tags: fifth, avenue Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 21 views
Does anyone remember this show from 1975? Please comment. Tags: show, westinghouse Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 86 views
One of the best crooners to have ever come out of Pittsburgh. What do you think? Tags: high, school Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 24 views
We want to help you remember the wonderful talents that Pittsburgh has given to the world. We are 2… Tags: high, school Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 20 views
Hey Pittsburgh. Adam is still around and can still sing. Tags: high, school Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 18 views
Recorded in 1959. Some say that his career stumbling block was that he sounds too much like Johnny… Tags: high, school Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 18 views
Adam is a graduate of Westinghouse high School. this song was charted at #5 on Billboard Hot 100 in… Tags: high, school Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 25, 2008 16 views
Tags: jeff, jazz Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 21, 2008 52 views
This Gullifty's set is typical of the Pittsburgh jazz tradition. Sean Jones invites Kenny Blake (al… Tags: pittsburgh, jazz Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 21, 2008 59 views
Howie caresses the Horace Silver classic in his own inimitable style. Tags: gordon, piano Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 21, 2008 22 views
Vocalist Joe Lee Wilson sings "You Are Too Beautiful" accompanied by Bruno Carr - drums, Leroy Vinn… Tags: leroy, wilson Dr. Nelson Harrison Jun 20, 2008 41 views
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