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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April 9Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 4-9-2018 - Kenny Blake with the Roger Humphries Trio
April 9, 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, Apr. 9nd, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presen… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, saxophone, kenny blake, drummer, roger humphries, trio
May 7Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 5-7-2018 - vocalist, Etta Cox with the Roger Humphries Trio
May 7, 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. 7th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presen… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, etta cox, vocalist, roger humphries, drummer, trio
June 11Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 6-11-2018 - Sandy Dowe with the Roger Humphries Trio
June 11, 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 11th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz present… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, vocalist, sandy dowe, trio, drummer, roger humphries
July 9Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-9-2018 - vocalist, Judi Figel w/the Roger Humphries Trio
July 9, 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, July. 9th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz prese… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, judi figel, vocalist, "roger, humphries, drummer, trio
August 27Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 8-27-2018 - vocalist, Etta Cox with the Roger Humphries Trio
August 27, 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 27th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz pre… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, etta cox, vocalist, roger humphries, drummer, trio
October 22Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 10-22-2018 - vocalist, Judi Figel w/the Roger Humphries Trio
October 22, 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 22nd, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz pr… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, judi figel, vocalist, "roger, humphries, drummer, trio
December 17Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 12-17-2018 - vocalist, Judi Figel w/the Roger Humphries Trio
December 17, 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, December 17th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz p… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, judi figel, vocalist, "roger, humphries, drummer, trio, holiday
June 24Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 6-24-2019 - vocalist, Judi Figel w/the Roger Humphries Trio
June 24, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, By now we’ve enjoyed an amazing weekend of awesome jazz at the 9th Pittsburgh International Jazz Fest! But we’re not done yet! In less than a week, Roger Humphries’ phenomenal annual… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, judi figel, vocalist, "roger, humphries, drummer, trio
July 22Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-22-2019 - The Kenny Blake Trio feat. Roger Humphries on drums
July 22, 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! And, like the weather, it’s only getting hotter! Join us next Monday, July, 22nd, when Savoy Monday… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, saxophone, kenny blake, drummer, roger humphries, trio, john mulkerin, keys
September 16Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 6-24-2019 - vocalist, Judi Figel w/the Roger Humphries Trio
September 16, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, WOW! What a night ! Our 8th anniversary celebration was a real blast! Thanks to all the folks who attended and thanks to all the guest performers who, once again, helped make the magic… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, judi figel, vocalist, "roger, humphries, drummer, trio
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