He was part of the burgeoning jazz scene in Pittsburgh during the 1940s and 1950s , which produced some of the world 's greatest jazz innovators .
Harper 's interest in jazz music was already cemented by the time he reached Schenley High School .
Harper was part of the burgeoning jazz scene in Pittsburgh during the 1940s and 1950s , which produced some of the world 's greatest jazz innovators .
Harper 's interest in jazz music was already cemented by the time he reached Schenley High School .