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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All Events in Savoy Restaurant (368)
May 26Monday
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KENIA LATIN BAND feat latin jazz vocalist, KENIA @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (5-26-14)
May 26, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey music fans.Let's give a hand to Mr. Tim Stevens for, even though he had to be up early to help man the polls, he delivered a dynamite performance on Monday Night at Savoy. Also, Mr. Sean Jones s… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: kenia, latin, jazz, singer, brazilian, savoy, band
June 2Monday
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The Roger Humphries Trio feat. vocalist, SHAWNEE LAKE @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (6-2-14)
June 2, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi music lovers, I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! I want to thank all of you who ventured out from the picnic table to come down to Savoy to hear the soulful Latin jazz artist, KENIA, give… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: roger humphries, jazz, trio, shawnee lake, vocalist, savoy, monday
June 9Monday
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The JEVON RUSHTON QUARTET @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (6-9-14)
June 9, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey fellow music fans, SHAWNEE LAKE DOES IT AGAIN! Should have been the "above the fold" headline in the News Papers! With the help of the amazing Mr. Roger Humphries and his trio, Ms Lake once agai… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jevon rushton, jazz, savoy, quartet
June 16Monday
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The Roger Humphries Trio feat. guitarist, MARTY ASHBY @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (6-16-14)
June 16, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi music fans, Another stellar night at the Savoy Monday Night Jazz event! Jevon, Brett and Anton delivered the goods (as expected) to a packed house. And we had a few wonderful surprises as well.… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: marty ashby, roger humphries, guitar, jazz, savoy
June 23Monday
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The Nick DeCesare Quartet at Savoy Monday Night Jazz (6-23-14)
June 23, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi jazz lovers, I feel like I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but the fact is it WAS another super night of great music at Savoy's Monday Night Jazz event. Marty Ashby is an exceptional g… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: nick decesare, piano, quartet, jazz, savoy
June 30Monday
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The Roger Humphries Trio feat. vocalist, JUDI FIGEL @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (6-30-14)
June 30, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everyone, Keeping it brief, let me just say, once again, a great night of jazz at Savoy this past Monday with the Nick DeCesare Quartet. If you missed it, not to worry, we've got more amazing mus… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: judi figel, roger humphries, jazz, vocalist, savoy, monday
July 7Monday
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The Bill Heid Organ Trio, feat. George Heid lll and Anton Defade @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (7-7-14)
July 7, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Once again, off the charts; crazy good! That's the only way I can describe Savoy's last edition of Monday Night Jazz! Judi, Judi, Judi... WOW! If you missed it, I feel for you! Roger… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: bill heid, george heid lll, anton defade, organ, jazz, b3, savoy, trio
July 14Monday
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Tony Campbell & Jazz Surgury feat. Fred Pugh lll @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (7-14-14)
July 14, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, The Heids (Bill, George lll and George Sr) along with bassist, Anton Defade, really brought it home this past Monday at Savoy’s Monday Night Jazz event! Bill and George lll had just co… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: tony campbell, fred pugh lll, surgury, jazz
July 21Monday
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The Roger Humphries Trio feat. saxophonist, RALPH LALAMA @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (7-21-14)
July 21, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey good people, This is getting to be a habit (a GOOD habit)! Once again, the music was on point with Tony Campbell and Jazz Surgery, feat vocalist Fred Pugh lll. Tony was as on fire (as usual) an… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: roger humphries, ralph lalama, jazz, savoy, saxophonist, vanguard jazz orchestra, grammy
July 28Monday
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THE SKIP PECK QUARTET @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (7-28-14)
July 28, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi folks, As I'm sure everyone knows, life is full of problems, we can't escape that fact. However, some problems are a good thing. Take this past Monday at Savoy Monday Night Jazz, that's the kind… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, savoy, family, peck, skip, donna, nathan, alex, vocalist, quartet
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