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 29Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artists for DECEMBER 2014 - next, The Heid Bros. Organ Quartet feat. Bill Heid, George Heid Sr., Mark Strickland & George Jones
December 29, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, The excitement is building! For the first time ever at Savoy, we present a tribute to the Hammond B3 organ, featuring a master of this classic jazz instrument, Bill Heid! Along with h… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, december, holidays, schedule, bill heid, george heid sr.., mark strickland, george jones, hammond b3, .organ
January 5Monday
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artists for JANUARY 2015 - next, RH Factor
January 5, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, The New Year is here! Here’s to a fantastic 2015! January at Savoy Monday Night Jazz starts off with a bang with a Special Edition of Roger Humphries’ RH Factor! It’s the perfect way… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, january, 2015, schedule, rh factor, roger humphries., special edition
January 12Monday
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The Roger Humphries Trio feat. vocalist, JUDI FIGEL
January 12, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artists for JANUARY 2015 Next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz *Jan. 12 – Judi Figel with The Roger Humphries Trio Judi Figel Jan. 19 – Shawnee Lake with the Roger Humphri… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, january, 2015, schedule, judi figel, roger humphries.
January 26Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz artist for January 26, 2015 - The Spencer Geer Quartet
January 26, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artists for JANUARY 2015 Next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz* Jan. 5 – Roger Humphries’ RH Factor, Special Edition Jan. 12 – Judi Figel with The Roger Humphries Trio Jan. 1… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, january, 2015, schedule, spencer geer quartet, guitar
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for FEBRUARY 2015-9 - Valentine's Day Special feat Charlie G. and The Roger Humphries Quartet
January 26, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant *Join us Feb 9 to celebrate Valentine’s Day Remember, you can go to our website (www.savoypgh.com) anytime to check the schedule from week to week. Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artists for FEBRUA… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, february, 2015, schedule, charlie g., valentine's day, roger humphries
February 16Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for FEBRUARY 2015-16 - Richie Cole Quartet w/Ron Wilson, Tony DePaolis and Tom Wendt
February 16, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz* *Feb 16 – Richie Cole Quartet with Ron Wilson, Tony DePoalis and Tom Wendt Richie Cole Saxophonist, Richie Cole is the real deal! His professional career began… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, february, 2015, schedule, richie cole, saxophone, alto madness
February 23Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz for 2-23-15 - Sandy Dowe with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 23, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Hope you're staying warm with some cool jazz! Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artists for FEBRUARY and MARCH 2015 Next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz* *Feb. 23 – Sandy Dowe with the Roger Hum… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, february, 2015, schedule, roger humphries, sandy dowe, vocalist
March 2Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz for 3-2-15 - Mark Lucas with the Roger Humphries Trio
March 2, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, January and February was a great start to Monday Jazz at Savoy; thanks to all of you who made it your New Year’s resolution. And be assured that even though winter is finally trying… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, march, 2015, schedule, roger humphries, mark lucas, guitarist
March 9Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz for 3-9-15 - Spanky Wilson with the Roger Humphries Trio
March 9, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, January and February was a great start to Monday Jazz at Savoy; thanks to all of you who made it your New Year’s resolution. And be assured that even though winter is finally trying… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, march, 2015, schedule, roger humphries, spanky wilson, singer
March 16Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 3-16-15 - Tim Stevens-Leonard Johnson Project
March 16, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, January and February was a great start to Monday Jazz at Savoy; thanks to all of you who made it your New Year’s resolution. And be assured that even though winter is finally trying… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, march, 2015, schedule, tim stevens, singer
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