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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July 20Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 7-20-15 - Charlie G. & the Ron Wilson Quartet
July 20, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Here’s some more of what’s coming up this summer at Savoy! Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artists for JULY 2015 Next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz* Jul 6 – Tim Stevens/Leonard Johnson P… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, july, 2015, schedule, charlie g, vocalist, ron wilson, guitar
September 21Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 9-21-15 - Charlie G. with the Harry Cardillo Trio
September 21, 2015 all day – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, September 14th marked the beginning of our fifth year of great jazz at Savoy on Monday Nights. And a great time was had by all as Roger Humphries’ quintet, The RH Factor, helped us ce… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, september, 2015, schedule, vocalist, charlie g, trio, harry cardillo, keyboards
October 17Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2016 - 10 - 17- Harry Cardillo & Charlie G.
October 17, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Just a reminder, this coming Monday, October 17th the featured artists will be pianist Harry Cardillo and vocalist Charlie G. Sanders. Harry and I have been working on some new jazz t… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, pianist, harry cardillo, vocalist, charlie g
October 31Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2016-10-31 - The Roger Humphries Trio feat. Charlie G.
October 31, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Back to the Future! Starting in November, we will be returning to a primarily jazz quartet format. Most Mondays will feature the Roger Humphries Trio with a different special guest pe… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, drums, roger humphries, trio, vocals, charlie g
December 5Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2016-12-05 - vocalist, Charlie G. with the Roger Humphries Trio
December 5, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s CHRISTMAS MONTH! ‘Tis the season! It’s December, let’s help make Savoy Monday Night Jazz the no.1 gathering place for all of you weary Christmas shoppers to forget the holiday… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, charlie g, singer, the, roger, humphries, trio
January 9Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-9-01 - vocalist, Charlie G. with the Roger Humphries Trio
January 9, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s a New Year! LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!! 2017, another year to celebrate the best music the world has ever known, Jazz! Please join us at Savoy every Monday for some of the… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, charlie g, vocalist, roger humphries, trio
July 10Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-10-2017 - Charlie G. returns as Host to Savoy Monday Night Jazz
July 10, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy this past Monday was hot hot hot! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday, JULY 10, 2017 – Charlie G. returns to Savoy!!! Come join us on Monday,… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, charlie g, host, tony campbell, saxophone
July 24Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-24-2017 - vocalist, Charlie G. with the Harry Cardillo Trio
July 24, 2017 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, JULY 24, 2… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, vocalist, charlie g, harry cardillo, pianist, trio
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
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