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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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All mark lucas Events (18)
April 22Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring jazz guitarist MARK LUCAS!
April 22, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, April is JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH! So be sure to come out to Savoy every Monday in April to help celebrate! On April 22, for the first time, we have popular jazz guitaris… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, guitarist, mark lucas
October 14Monday
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Roger Humphries Trio feat. MARK LUCAS (jazz guitar) at Savoy Monday Night Jazz (10-14-13)
October 14, 2013 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hello my fellow music lovers, Thanks for coming out to enjoy a night of great food, great people and great music at Savoy Monday Night Jazz this past Monday; The Tim Stevens/Leonard Johnson Project… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, guitar, mark lucas
February 17Monday
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MARK LUCAS with The Roger Humphries Trio at Savoy Monday Night Jazz (2-17-14)
February 17, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey music lovers, Once again, thanks for coming out and supporting some of the best jazz Pittsburgh has to offer at Savoy every Monday Night during this extreme cold. Sandy Dowe did an amazing job t… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: mark lucas, guitarist, jazz, savoy, roger humphries
March 31Monday
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THE PHAT MAN DEE QUARTET at Savoy Monday Night Jazz (3-31-14)
March 31, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi people, It just keeps getting better and better! James Johnson lll and his band of musical "geniuses" took Savoy by storm last Monday. It was INCREDIBLE! The weather is on the mend so plan on g… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: phat man dee, mark lucas, tony, depaolis, ,john smitty smith, quartet, savoy, jazz
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
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
August 10Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 8-10-15 - Mark Lucas with the Roger Humphries Trio
August 10, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Hang in there people, it’s August and it’s only gonna get HOTTER! The following are some of the HOT artists coming to Savoy in August to help keep things cool! See you at Savoy! … Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, august, 2015, schedule, mark lucas, guitarist, roger humphries, drummer
February 22Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 2-22-16 - guitarist Mark Lucas with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 22, 2016 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everybody, Oh yes, we are indeed BAAACK! And our first night back since the revamp of the Savoy dining room was as amazing as ever. Shawnee Lake did her thing to the delight of all who were th… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, february, 2016, schedule, mark lucas, guitarist, roger humphries, trio
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