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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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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring jazz guitarist, JIMMY PONDER at Savoy Restaurant

May 20, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm
SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers,  Come join us on May 20, 2013, when once again the featured artist is legendary jazz guitarist, JIMMY PONDER. Jimmy has worked with such jazz greats as Charles Earland, Lou Donaldson and Jimmy McGriff, just to name a few, and has had success as a recording artist with his hit albums "All Things Are Beautiful" and "Ain't Misbehavin'".  Jimmy's appearances in the "burgh" have been rare of late, so we at Savoy are honored to get him to perform for you on May 20th!  Be sure…See More
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May 13, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm
SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers,  On May 13, 2013, we're glad to once again bring you the amazing vocalist, JUDI FIGEL. Judi's soaring renditions of many favorite standards are always a crowd pleaser.  Come join us, you don’t want to miss this!And, as always, a solid musical foundation will be laid for Judi by the Roger Humphries Trio!  Doesn't get any better than that!  We'll have a great time!  See you there! April was JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH!  And what a great month it was at Savoy Monday Night…See More
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SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers,  On May 13, 2013, we're glad to once again bring you the amazing vocalist, JUDI FIGEL. Judi's soaring renditions of many favorite standards are always a crowd pleaser.  Come join us, you don’t want to miss this!And, as always, a solid musical foundation will be laid for Judi by the Roger Humphries Trio!  Doesn't get any better than that!  We'll have a great time!  See you there! April was JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH!  And what a great month it was at Savoy Monday Night…See More
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SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers,April was JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH!  And what a great month it was at Savoy Monday Night Jazz. We want to thank all of you who came out to celebrate great jazz at Savoy.  And now, we get ready to celebrate great jazz for the rest of the year, right here at Savoy.  Every Monday is jazz appreciation at Savoy!  Join us (and bring all your friends)! On May 6, 2013, the featured artist will be Mike Tomaro, amazing saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, arranger and…See More
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SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers,April was JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH!  And what a great month it was at Savoy Monday Night Jazz. We want to thank all of you who came out to celebrate great jazz at Savoy.  And now, we get ready to celebrate great jazz for the rest of the year, right here at Savoy.  Every Monday is jazz appreciation at Savoy!  Join us (and bring all your friends)! On May 6, 2013, the featured artist will be Mike Tomaro, amazing saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, arranger and…See More
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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 29, 2013, the featured artist will be the always amazing jazz vocalist, MICHELE BENSEN.  Michele has been the opening act for Tony Bennett, The Four Freshmen, Lionel Hampton, Diane Schurr, John Blake, Jane Ira Bloom and Herbie Mann (just to name a few ). And it's always a treat when she can share her wonderful voice with us at Savoy.   So, treat yourself…See More
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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 29, 2013, the featured artist will be the always amazing jazz vocalist, MICHELE BENSEN.  Michele has been the opening act for Tony Bennett, The Four Freshmen, Lionel Hampton, Diane Schurr, John Blake, Jane Ira Bloom and Herbie Mann (just to name a few ). And it's always a treat when she can share her wonderful voice with us at Savoy.   So, treat yourself…See More
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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 guitarist MARK LUCAS. Mark has played in a wide range of musical genres; solo guitar, duos with vocalists, saxophonists, bassists; trio and quartet settings; he led two groups in Boston, Crosscurrents, and Oneira (for more on this amazing guitarist, visit his website at:…See More
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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 guitarist MARK LUCAS. Mark has played in a wide range of musical genres; solo guitar, duos with vocalists, saxophonists, bassists; trio and quartet settings; he led two groups in Boston, Crosscurrents, and Oneira (for more on this amazing guitarist, visit his website at:…See More
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SAVOY JAZZ!Jazz Lovers,The amazing jazz vocalist, SPANKY WILSON, will once again be with us at Savoy for MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ on April 15, 2013. Savoy continues to present some of the finest live jazz around, performed by some of the best jazz artists Pittsburgh has to offer.  And some of those amazing artists, though originally from this area, spent a great deal of their career traveling the globe, working with some of the most notable names in jazz before once again settling down in the…See More
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April 8, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm
SAVOY JAZZ!*DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ALERT*As of Monday (3/11/13), the hours of play for the band will be from 6pm to 10pm.  Please make note and spread the word. Hey Jazz Lovers,Once again, the soulful jazz sounds of jazz saxophonist, JAY WILLIS, 'nuff said!  Be sure to be at Savoy on April 8th to hear this amazing sax man, you won't want to miss it! And, as always, a solid musical foundation will be laid for Jay by the Roger Humphries Trio!  Doesn't get any better than that!*Remember, the music now…See More
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SAVOY JAZZ!*DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ALERT*As of Monday (3/11/13), the hours of play for the band will be from 6pm to 10pm.  Please make note and spread the word. Hey Jazz Lovers,Once again, the soulful jazz sounds of jazz saxophonist, JAY WILLIS, 'nuff said!  Be sure to be at Savoy on April 8th to hear this amazing sax man, you won't want to miss it! And, as always, a solid musical foundation will be laid for Jay by the Roger Humphries Trio!  Doesn't get any better than that!*Remember, the music now…See More
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PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF "ESCAPE TO LOVE": DEBUT ALBUM BY CHARLIE G. SANDERS

Posted on January 19, 2013 at 10:30pm 0 Comments

Hi Fellow Jazz Lovers,

You are invited to help me get my debut cd released by March of 2013 by pre-ordering it at a discounted price at KickStarter.com.

Many of you know me as the Host of Savoy Jazz every Monday Night! Some of you are even aware that I'm also a long time singer on the Pittsburgh jazz scene! What most of you don't know, I've been working on my debut album entitled "Escape to Love" for a little over 2 years! I'm please to say it is completed and…

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EXCITING NIGHTS OF JAZZ AT SAVOY!

Posted on January 4, 2013 at 8:19am 0 Comments

Hey jazz fans,

Just wanted to share some exciting video footage of an amazing night of jazz last month (12/17/12) at Savoy. For those of you who may not have had the opportunity to experience just how wonderful Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is, please use the link provided to take a good look at this video and see what all the fuss is about!  Then, come join us each and every Monday for some of the best jazz around!  See you at Savoy on Mondays!…

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"ELEVATIONS" was a SMASH at Savoy Monday Night Jazz: Special Edition.

Posted on December 22, 2012 at 5:31am 1 Comment

Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks to all of you who were able to attend our Special Edition of Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy, featuring the exciting new group, "Elevations"! These five young jazz lions were a smash hit, the joint was jumpin' and it was packed (in spite of the rain). It's not surprising that they are beginning to take the jazz world by storm, what with mentors the likes of Roger Humphries, Dwayne Dolphin and Sean Jones, how could they not!  And Savoy was happy to be among the first…

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Happy Holidays at Savoy!

Posted on December 1, 2012 at 8:26am 0 Comments

Seasons Greetings jazz lovers.

Through out the year, Savoy has brought you the best in live jazz each Monday Night.  I would like to encourage you not to miss our last 3 Mondays before the New Year.  They are sure to make your Holiday Season sparkle extra bright.  

We start with the legendary jazz guitarist, Mr. Jimmy Ponder on December 3rd, followed by an amazing Pittsburgh favorite, Michele Bensen on December 10th.  And for the last Savoy Monday Night Jazz before the…

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