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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 tim stevens Events (11)
October 7Monday
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THE TIM STEVENS/LEONARD JOHNSON PROJECT at Savoy Monday Night Jazz (10-7-13)
October 7, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant Jazz People, As always, last Monday with John Hall was fantastic! We also,hosted Lincoln Motor Cars as they provided test drives of some amazing automobiles. Great food, amazing music and even phe… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocalist, tim stevens, leonard johnson
May 19Monday
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The TIM STEVENS/LEONARD JOHNSON PROJECT @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (5-19-14)
May 19, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey Music Fans, Good News! The reconstruction will be done in time for next weeks great show at Savoy! What reconstruction, you may ask? Well, the reconstruction we had to do at Savoy after Shawne… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: tim stevens, leonard johnson, vocals, project, savoy, jazz
October 6Monday
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The TIM STEVENS/LEONARD JOHNSON PROJECT @ Savoy Monday Night Jazz (10-6-14)
October 6, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey Music Fans, Good News! The reconstruction will be done in time for next weeks great show at Savoy! What reconstruction, you may ask? Well, the reconstruction we had to do at Savoy after Shawne… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: tim stevens, leonard johnson, vocals, project, savoy, jazz
December 15Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz for December 2014 - next, The Tim Stevens/Leonard Johnson Project
December 15, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, The holidays are upon us! To save time and to help you with your seasonal planning, I’m giving you the schedule for Savoy Monday Night Jazz for the entire month of December. A coupl… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, december, holidays, schedule, tim stevens, leonard johnson, vocalist
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
October 26Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 10-26-15 - The Tim Stevens-Leonard Johnson Project
October 26, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Fall is arguably the best season, and what can celebrate this time of year better than some of the coolest and hottest jazz around! Savoy happily presents this great music to you every week! Be su… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, october, 2015, schedule, project, tim stevens, leonard johnson, vocalist, pianist
December 14Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 12-14-15 - the Roger Humphries Trio with Tim Stevens
December 14, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant “Jazzy bells, Jazzy bells, Jazz the night away. Oh what fun it is to dine at Savoy each Jazz Monday…” Hi everyone, It’s December, the Christmas month, and what better way to take a break from all… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, december, 2015, schedule, tim stevens, roger humphries, trio
April 18Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for April 2016 - 18 - Tim Stevens
April 18, 2016 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Please make note that the featured artist for April 18th is the a Pittsburgh institution; Mr. Tim Stevens. Join me for a great night of music at Savoy! Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artis… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, april, 2016, tim stevens, vocalist
March 5Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 3-5-2018 - vocalist, Tim Stevens with the Roger Humphries Trio
March 5, 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. 5th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz present… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, tim stevens, vocals, roger humphries, trio
April 15Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 4-15-2019 -The Roger Humphries Trio feat. vocalist, Tim Stevens
April 15, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everyone, It’s BACK TO THE FUTURE at Savoy for Monday Night Jazz! As many of you long time patrons of Savoy Monday Night Jazz know, we started this amazing journey with the Roger Humphries Tr… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, tim stevens, vocals, roger humphries, trio
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