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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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YOKO SUZUKI w/Clifford Barnes, Jeff Grubbs & James Johnson lll at Savoy (guest appearence by Fred Pugh lll)

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YOKO SUZUKI w/Clifford Barnes, Jeff Grubbs & James Johnson lll at Savoy (guest appearence by Fred Pugh lll)

Time: January 20, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm
Location: Savoy Restaurant
Street: 2623 Penn Avenue
City/Town: Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222
Website or Map: http://www.savoypgh.com/event…
Phone: 412.400.6944
Event Type: yoko suzuki, clifford barnes, jeff grubbs, james johnson, vocalist, fred pugh lll, jazz, savoy, saxophonist
Organized By: Charlie G. Sanders
Latest Activity: Jan 18, 2014

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Event Description

Hello everyone,

Last Monday Night at Savoy was, once again, amazing. Vocalist Judi Figel turned it out!  With the help off Roger Humphries and the gang, she simply brought the packed house down!  And to keep things cooking, we've lined up yet another outstanding artist for you at Savoy!

Here's what's happening next Monday:

Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artist for 1-20-14

 

YOKO SUZUKI w/Clifford Barnes, Jeff Grubbs & James Johnson lll (guest appearance by Fred Pugh lll)

 

Yoko Suzuki

Clifford Barnes  Jeff Grubbs       James Johnson lll                                     

 

Fred Pugh lll

Yoko Suzuki is an international jazz saxophonist from Japan who is now  based in New York city and Pittsburgh (where she teaches jazz history, jazz arranging, and jazz ensemble at the University of Pittsburgh).  Accompanying her for her debut outing at Savoy, will be Clifford Barnes on piano, Jeff Grubbs on bass and James Johnson on drums.  Also scheduled for a guest appearence is the wonderful vocalist, Fred Pugh lll.  

See you there!

Time:              6pm

Place:              Savoy Restaurant

                        2623 Penn Avenue

                        Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222

Phone:            412.281.0660

 

 

Dining: Full dining menu will be available to enjoy along with complete lounge menu.  

Drink specials: All domestic beers are $3.00 (plus tax)

 

Hours: Restaurant open 5pm until 10pm; Live music starts at 6pm.

 

 UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS!

 

Jan  27 – Roger Humphries Trio feat. guitarist Ken Karsh

 

For further info, please visit the Savoy website (http://www.savoypgh.com/event/jazz-monday)

Charlie G.

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