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 19Monday
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Jazz Night @ Savoy featuring KENIA, BRAZILIAN VOCALIST
March 19, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ ! Every Monday evening, from 5 to 9pm, Savoy will present some of the finest live jazz around, performed by some of the best jazz artists Pittsburgh has to offer. Come see why everybody’s… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, kenia, brazil, brazilian
March 26Monday
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Jazz Night @ Savoy featuring jazz vocalist, SANDY DOWE
March 26, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ ! Every Monday evening, from 5 to 9pm, Savoy will present some of the finest live jazz around, performed by some of the best jazz artists Pittsburgh has to offer. Come see why everybody’… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, sandy, dow
April 30Monday
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The Blue-hots
April 30, 2012 from 8pm to 11pm – Hambone's 4207 Butler Street, Pgh 15201 (in Lawrenceville) Pittsburgh's newest jazz vocal trio perform standards and obscurities from the 1920s to today (8-9pm FREE) Followed by open mic cabaret. It is open to singers as well as jazz instrumentalists who are… Organized by ian kane | Type: jazz, vocal, trio
October 29Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring vocalist, SHAWNEE LAKE
October 29, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Over the past year, Savoy has presented some of the finest live jazz around, performed by some of the best jazz artists Pittsburgh has to offer. On Oct. 29, 2012, we're glad to once agai… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, shawnee lake
November 5Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring jazz vocalist, Maureen Budway
November 5, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! *New fall/winter hours: 5pm to 9pm Over the past year, Savoy has presented some of the finest live jazz around, performed by some of the best jazz artists Pittsburgh has to offer. On… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, maureen budway
November 12Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring vocalist, JUDI FIGEL
November 12, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! *New fall/winter hours: 5pm to 9pm Over the past year, Savoy has presented some of the finest live jazz around, performed by some of the best jazz artists Pittsburgh has to offer. Co… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, judy figel
February 11Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring vocalist, SHAWNEE LAKE
February 11, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! IT'S SHAWNEE TIME! Once again, Savoy Monday Night Jazz is happy to bring you the fabulous queen of soulful funk-jazz, Miss Shawnee Lake! Shawnee always manages to make you smile wh… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, shawnee lake
February 25Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring the sophisticated vocals of TIM STEVENS
February 25, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Once again, we bring you TIM STEVENS! On Monday, February 25, Savoy is glad to bring you the smooth, romantic vocals of Tim Stevens who has been a Pittsburgh favorite for many years. … Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, tim stevens
March 4Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring vocalist Maria Sargent Shaheen
March 4, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! We are pleased to announce the debut of Maria Sargent Shaheen at Savoy on Monday, March 4, 2013. A wonderful versatile singer with an amazing voice, Maria has been very popular on the P… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, maria sargent shaheen
March 11Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring Jazz Night Host, Charlie G. along with saxman, Lou Stellute!
March 11, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! *DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ALERT* Starting this Monday (3/11/13), the hours of play for the band will be from 6pm to 10pm. Please make note and spread the word. Hi everyone, it's me, your favo… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, charlie g., saxophone, lou stellute
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