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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September 16Monday
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The Roger Humphries Trio feat. JAY WILLIS at Savoy Monday Night Jazz (9-9-13)
September 16, 2013 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi Everyone, Last Monday's 2 year celebration of Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy was spectacular! I want to thank everyone that attended for making the night an extra special event! Here's whats up for o… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, drums, roger humphries, jay willis, saxophone
March 24Monday
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THE JAMES JOHNSON lll QUARTET at Savoy Monday Night Jazz (3-24-14)
March 24, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi Everyone, Let me just start by saying, "WOW"! Spanky was amazing as always! My condolences to anyone who missed last Monday's edition of Monday Night Jazz at Savoy. But not to worry, there is al… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: james johnson lll, drums, quartet, savoy, jazz
June 22Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 6-22-15 - TRAVLIN' feat. Tania Grubbs
June 22, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, The weather is doing its best to get warmer, let’s help it along by turning up the heat with some of the hottest music around. Here’s some more of what’s coming up this summer at Savo… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, june, july, 2015, schedule, travlin', tania grubbs, vocalist, mark lucas, guitar, cliff barnes, keyboard, jeff grubbs, bass, tom wendt, drums
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
November 7Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2016-11-7 - guitarist, Mark Lucas with The Roger Humphries Trio
November 7, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s November and this is the start of the reboot of Monday Night Jazz at Savoy, Pittsburgh’s premier dining location! With Roger’s trio doing accompaniment duties for some of Pittsburg… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, drums, roger humphries, trio, guitar, mark lucas
November 14Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2016-11-14 - vocalist, Judi Figel with The Roger Humphries Trio
November 14, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It has come to my attention that the word on the street is that Savoy has been sold and live music no longer happing on Monday. That could not be further from the truth! Although, ther… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, drums, roger humphries, trio, voice, judi figel
October 9Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 10-9-2017 - Vocalist, Judi Figel with the Roger Humphries Trio
October 9, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Here’s what’s next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz Monday, OCTOBER 9, 2017 Vocalist, Judi Figel with the Roger Humphries Trio Judi Figel Judi has the ability to make each and every song… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, judi figel, vocals, roger humphries, drums
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
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
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