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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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December 19Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2016-12-19 - guitarist, Mark Strickland with the Roger Humphries Trio
December 19, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s CHRISTMAS MONTH! ‘Tis the season! It’s December, let’s help make Savoy Monday Night Jazz the no.1 gathering place for all of you weary Christmas shoppers to forget the holiday r… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, guitarist, the, roger, humphries, trio
February 6Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-6-02 - Mark Strickland with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 6, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s the month of LOVE! LET’S KEEP THE PARTY GOING!!! The word is out! Every Monday at Savoy is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy! Let’s keep it going! See you at Savoy!… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, roger humphries trio, guitar
July 3Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-3-2017- Mark Strickland (guitarist) with the Roger Humphries Trio
July 3, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Every Monday at Savoy is a celebration of Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy! Let’s keep it going! See you at Savoy! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday, JULY 3, 2017 – guitar… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, guitar, the roger humphries trio
September 25Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 9-25-2017 - guitarist, Mark Strickland with the Roger Humphries Trio
September 25, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Here’s what’s next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz Monday, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 Guitarist, Mark Strickland w/The Roger Humphries Trio Mark Strickland Time: Monday at 6pm Pla… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, guitar, the roger humphries trio
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
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
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
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
July 8Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 7-8-2019 - guitarist, Mark Strickland with the Roger Humphries Trio
July 8, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everyone, Wow, wow, wow! I mean, what more can I say! Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is always amazing; however, last Monday with Tony Campbell and Fred Pugh was spectacular. And that was due in… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, mark strickland, guitar, the roger humphries trio
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