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 8Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 1-8-2018 - The Mark Strickland Trio feat Tony DePaolis and Tom Wendt
January 8, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Please join us next Monday when Savoy Monday Night Jazz hosts… The Mark Strickland Trio feat. Tony DePoalis (bass) and Tom Wendt (drums) Guitarist, Mark Strickland Time: … Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, tony depaolis, tom wendt, trio, guitar, bass, drums
February 26Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2-26-2018 - bassist, Dwayne Dolphin and his Jazz-Funk Trio
February 26, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, Feb. 26th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz pres… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, funk, dwayne dolphin, trio, bass
April 16Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 4-16-2018 - vocalist, Charlie G. Sanders with pianist, Harry Cardillo
April 16, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presents… Vocal… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, vocalist, charlie g. sanders, steinway artist, "harry, cardillo, bass
May 21Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 5-21 -2018 - vocalist, Charlie G. Sanders with pianist, Harry Cardillo & his trio
May 21, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, May 21st, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz prese… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, vocalist, charlie g. sanders, steinway artist, "harry, cardillo, bass
May 28Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 5-28-2018 - MEMORIAL DAY JAZZ JAM feat. master saxophonist, JAY WILLIS!
May 28, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, May 28th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presen… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, jam, saxophonist, jay willis, the heads of state, piano, antonio croes, bass, tony depaolis, drums, tom wendt, memorial day
June 25Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 6-25-2018 - The Ron Wilson Trio
June 25, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, June. 25th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presen… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, the ron wilson trio, guitar, bass, drums, ron wilson, tony depaolis, andy kirk
August 13Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 8-13-2018 - Saxophonist, JAY WILLIS and The Heads of State
August 13, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, August 13th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz pre… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, saxophonist, jay willis, the heads of state, piano, antonio croes, bass, tony depaolis, drums, tom wendt
October 1Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 10-1-2018 - The Ron Wilson Trio
October 1, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, October 1st, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz prese… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, the ron wilson trio, guitar, bass, drums, ron wilson, tony depaolis, tom wendt
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
April 1Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 4-1-2019 - Ron Wilson & friends
April 1, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the coolist nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Join us next Monday, April 1st, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz prese… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, ron wilson , guitar, saxophone, jay willis, bass, paul thompson
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