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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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March 3, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi Music Lovers, Slowly but surely, it's getting warmer! And as many who were at Savoy last Monday Night will attest, the warmth inside for jazz night is doing its part. Let's keep turning up the h… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: john petrucelli, brett williams, anton defade, jevon rushton, jazz, savoy
March 10, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi friends, As some of you may already know, I was unable to be with you last Monday due to the flu. I'm fine, and I look forward to being with you next Monday, bright eyed and bushy tailed and read… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: nick decesare, joe badaczewski, anton defade, jevon rushton, jazz, savoy
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
August 18, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everybody, Etta Cox was in great form for last Monday's edition of Savoy Monday Night Jazz! This veteran jazz vocalist never fails to deliver! Her song selection was tasteful and wonderfully don… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: elevations, brett williams, george heid lll, anton defade, michael stephenson, benny benack lll, savoy, jazz
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