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 22Friday
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HOM 2nd Annual Prayer 4 Peace March
April 22, 2011 from 9:30am to 12pm – Westinghouse High School 2nd Annual Prayer 4 Peace March is all about Community Reconciliation in Homewood and throughout Pittsburgh. Our immediate and long term goals are “Hope Now and for the Future”. This march will be di… Organized by House of Manna Urban Faith Community | Type: community, reconciliation, march, peace, love, coming, together
January 19Monday
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Mass March Against the Racist Wars at Home and Abroad
January 19, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm – Start at Forbes & Bigelow in Oakland, march to City County Building Downtown on Grant Street! "Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world declaring eternal hostility to poverty, racism, and militarism." Martin Luther… Organized by We Change Pittsburgh, Anti War Commitee of the Thomas Merton Center | Type: march, and, rally
March 2Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz for 3-2-15 - Mark Lucas with the Roger Humphries Trio
March 2, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, January and February was a great start to Monday Jazz at Savoy; thanks to all of you who made it your New Year’s resolution. And be assured that even though winter is finally trying… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, march, 2015, schedule, roger humphries, mark lucas, guitarist
March 9Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz for 3-9-15 - Spanky Wilson with the Roger Humphries Trio
March 9, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, January and February was a great start to Monday Jazz at Savoy; thanks to all of you who made it your New Year’s resolution. And be assured that even though winter is finally trying… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, march, 2015, schedule, roger humphries, spanky wilson, singer
March 16Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 3-16-15 - Tim Stevens-Leonard Johnson Project
March 16, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, January and February was a great start to Monday Jazz at Savoy; thanks to all of you who made it your New Year’s resolution. And be assured that even though winter is finally trying… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, march, 2015, schedule, tim stevens, singer
March 23Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 3-23-15 - Judi Figel with the Roger Humphries Trio
March 23, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, January and February was a great start to Monday Jazz at Savoy; thanks to all of you who made it your New Year’s resolution. J And be assured that even though winter is finally tryin… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, march, 2015, schedule, judi figel, singer, roger humphries trio
March 7Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 3-7-16 - The Roger Humphries Trio feat. legendary drummer, Roger Humphries
March 7, 2016 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Once again, I want to thank you for your continued support of Savoy Monday Night Jazz. With refreshed décor and creative new menu, the setting is still perfect as ever to present you t… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, march, 2016, roger humphries, drummer, trio
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