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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January 14Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 1-14-2019 - Fred Pugh III with Tony Campbell and Jazzsurgery
January 14, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s the beginning of a new year and Savoy is still continuing to bring you the best in live music each Monday Night! Join us next Monday, January 14th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, fred pugh iii, vocalist, tony campbell, saxophone, jazz surgery
January 21Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2019-21-01 - vocalist, Charlie G. with the Roger Humphries Trio
January 21, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Again, it’s 2019 and Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is still alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, January 21st, when… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, charlie g, vocalist, roger humphries, trio
January 28Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 1-28-2019 - Saxophonist, JAY WILLIS with the Jenny Wilson Trio
January 28, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, 2019 and Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is upping the ante! Join us next Monday, January 28th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presents… Saxophonist, Jay Willis with special guest, The… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, saxophonist, jay willis, the jenny wilson trio, piano, "jenny, wilson, vocals, trio
February 4Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2-4-2019 - The Mark Strickland Trio feat. Paul Thompson & Tom Wendt
February 4, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Brrrr! It’s February and STILL COLD! But, as always, Savoy has the HEAT! Come feel the fire of some of the best jazz around! See you at Savoy! Join us next Monday, February 4th, whe… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, guitarist, trio, paul thompson, tom wendt, bass, drums
February 11Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2-11-2019 - Benny Benack II Quartet
February 11, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Join us next Monday, February 11th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presents… The Benny Benack II Quartet! Saxophonist, Benny Benack Jr. Benny Benack III and Savoy Monday Night Jazz h… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, benny benack ii, saxophonist
February 18Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2-18-2019 - The Charlie G. Combo feat. pianist, Harry Cardillo
February 18, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It may be really cold outside, but it’s always warm inside at Savoy with the HOT sounds of Savoy Monday Night Jazz! Join us next Monday, February 18th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz p… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, vocalist, charlie g. sanders, combo, steinway artist, harry, cardillo, , trio
February 25Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2-25-2019 - Fred Pugh III with Tony Campbell and Jazzsurgery
February 25, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Savoy is still continuing to bring you the best in live music each Monday Night! Come on down and see what the all the excitement is about! Join us next Monday, February 25th, when S… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, fred pugh iii, vocalist, tony campbell, saxophone, jazz surgery
March 4Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 3-4-2019 - Funky Fly Project!
March 4, 2019 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, MA… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, combo, the funky fly project
March 11Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 3-11-2019 - The Kenny Blake Trio
March 11, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Savoy Monday Night Jazz is still one of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, March, 11th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz once again presents… Kenny Blake a… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, the kenny blake trio, saxophone, cliff barnes, piano, james johnson iii, drums
March 18Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 3-18-2019 - Kenia, The Brazilian Singer
March 18, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Before announcing who’s next at Savoy, I’d like to take a moment to thank all of you who came out last Monday to celebrate the life of Milton “Skip” Henderson; a great friend to jazz a… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, kenia, the brazilian singer, latin
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