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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March 12Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 3-12-2018 - The Mark Lucas Trio
March 12, 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, Mar. 12th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz pres… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark lucas, guitarist, trio
April 2Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 4-2-2018 - The Ron Wilson Trio
April 2, 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. 2nd, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presen… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, ron wilson, guitarist, paul thompson, drummer, tom wendt
April 23Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 4-23-2018 - jazz guitarist, Mark Strickland and his Trio
April 23, 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… Jazz… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, guitarist, mark strickland, trio
May 14Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 5-14-2018 - The Mark Lucas Trio
May 14, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! Please help us keep the music happening at Savoy! Join us next Monday, May… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark lucas, guitarist, trio
July 16Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-16-2018 - The Mark Strickland Trio
July 16, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Judi Figel, along with Roger Humphries and his trio, brought the house down last Monday! In the house was Pittsburgh’s own, actress Tamara Tunie of television’s “Law & Order: SVU”.… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, guitarist, trio
September 17Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 9-17-2018 - The Mark Lucas Trio
September 17, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Yes indeed, Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is alive and well and still bringing some of the hottest nights of jazz in the ‘burgh! This past Monday we celebrated 7 years of presenting thi… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark lucas, guitarist, trio
November 5Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 11-5-2018 - The Mark Strickland Trio
November 5, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Once again Tony Campbell and Jazzsurgery and the soulful vocalist, Fred Pugh III, knocked it out of the park! It was a great night of jazz! Don’t miss the next Savoy Monday Night Jazz… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, guitarist, trio
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 8Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 4-8-2019 - The Mark Lucas Trio
April 8, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Any night is a great night for jazz in the ‘burgh and Savoy is happy to continue making Monday night an extra special jazz night! Over the past 7 years we’ve had great support for Sav… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark lucas, guitarist, trio
June 17Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 6-17-2019 - Mark Lucas with the Roger Humphries Trio!
June 17, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everyone, Last Monday was great! Thanks to Roger and the guys for making magic as always! And thanks to the amazing musicians who stopped by to share in the fun. Thanks to saxophonist, Yoko… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark lucas, guitarist, roger humphries, trio
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