Pittsburgh's Own Regional Notables of Jazz
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PITTSBURGH JAZZ
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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December 26Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2016-26-12 - vocalist, Fred Pugh III & Friends (an after Christmas Celebration)
December 26, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! As you all know, Christmas falls on Sunday this year. What better way to relax after all the hustle and bustle of the most celebrated day of the year than to… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, fred pugh iii, vocalist, &, friends
January 9Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-9-01 - vocalist, Charlie G. with the Roger Humphries Trio
January 9, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s a New Year! LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!! 2017, another year to celebrate the best music the world has ever known, Jazz! Please join us at Savoy every Monday for some of the… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, charlie g, vocalist, roger humphries, trio
January 16Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-16-01 - guitarist, Mark Lucas with the Roger Humphries Trio
January 16, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s a New Year! LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!! 2017, another year to celebrate the best music the world has ever known, Jazz! Please join us next Monday at Savoy for Dr. Martin Lu… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark lucas, guitarist, roger humphries, trio
January 23Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-23-01 - saxman, Tony Campbell with the Roger Humphries Trio
January 23, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s a New Year! LET’S KEEP THE PARTY GOING!!! The word is out! Every Monday at Savoy is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy! Let’s keep it going! See you at Savoy! … Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, tony campbell, saxophone, roger humphries, trio
January 30Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-30-01 - The Trillium Jazz Ensemble feat. Antonio Croes on piano
January 30, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s a New Year! LET’S KEEP THE PARTY GOING!!! The word is out! Every Monday at Savoy is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy! Let’s keep it going! See you at Savoy! … Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, antonio croes, piano, trillium jazz ensemble
February 6Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-6-02 - Mark Strickland with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 6, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s the month of LOVE! LET’S KEEP THE PARTY GOING!!! The word is out! Every Monday at Savoy is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy! Let’s keep it going! See you at Savoy!… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, roger humphries trio, guitar
February 13Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-13-02 - Fred Pugh lll with Tony Campbell's Jazz Surgery
February 13, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s the month of LOVE! LET’S KEEP THE PARTY GOING!!! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 – Fred Pugh lll (vocalist) and Tony Campbell’s Jazz Surgery… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, fred pugh lll, vocals, tony campbell, saxophone, jazz surgery, valentine
February 20Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-20-02 - Sandy Dowe (vocalist) with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 20, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s the month of LOVE! LET’S KEEP THE PARTY GOING!!! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 – Sandy Dowe (vocalist) with the Roger Humphries Trio Sandy… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, sandy dowe, vocals, the roger humphries trio, valentine
March 6Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-6-03 - Charlie G. Sanders (vocalist) with the Roger Humphries Trio
March 6, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, The word is out! Every Monday at Savoy is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy! Let’s keep it going! See you at Savoy! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday,… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, charlie g., vocals, the roger humphries trio, spring
July 3Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-3-2017- Mark Strickland (guitarist) with the Roger Humphries Trio
July 3, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Every Monday at Savoy is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy! Let’s keep it going! See you at Savoy! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday, JULY 3, 2017 – guitar… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, guitar, the roger humphries trio
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