Hi everyone,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  I just got word of some exciting things happening with Monday Night Jazz at Savoy!

Before I go any further, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for helping make Savoy one of the best new spots for jazz in the “burgh” over the past few years.  It has been compared to such iconic Pittsburgh jazz venues as The Encore and The Balcony (just to name two).  We are well on our way (if not already there) to be remembered in days…

Hi Jazz fans,

Just wanted to do a little extra to make sure that all of you are aware of how special this Monday night at Savoy (7/21/14) is going to be!  Pittsburgh area native, Ralph Lalama will be in town that night to do a special show with Roger Humphries and his trio.  Also, scheduled to sit in for a set with Mr. Lalama is one of the prodigies from Elevations, George Heid lll.  Ralph is well known in historic jazz circles and has played with many legends.  Also, Ralph…

Hi Jazz Family,

Once again, I want to thank all of you who came out to honor and support Mr. Chizmo Charles Anderson, a true Pittsburgh legend, at Savoy Monday Night Jazz on December 23, 2013. It showed just how many people feel as blessed as I do to have the honor of calling this man, mentor and friend.

Due to the fact that many of you, who love this great artist, made me aware that you had lost contact with him and was concerned that he might not even be…

Hey everybody, for this Christmas season, on Monday, December 23^rd, I’m really excited and honored to be able to present to you an extra special event at Savoy Monday Night Jazz.

  CHIZMO CHARLES Anderson will be there to sing and enjoy a host of Pittsburgh’s finest artists as they honor him in song!  Chizmo has been a mentor and an inspiration to many singers (myself included) for many years.  He is one our few elders still able to share his music with us, so any…

Hi Everyone,

Please note the following changes/additions for this CD Release edition of Savoy Monday Night Jazz:

• Two bands will be featured; Roger Humphries’ RH Factor will perform from 6pm to no later than 7:30pm, then at 8:30pm the live performance of the entire album, “Escape To Love” will start and, including one short break, will go until no later than 10pm.

• The upstairs lounge will be open for patrons…

Hi Fellow Lovers of Jazz,

Some of you may have heard that there might be a CD release concert for my latest CD, “Escape To Love”, on August 10^th, at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture.  That will not be the case.  Due to efforts needed to make sure that the best possible product is released, the 10^th of August concert turned out to be impossible to pull off.  The next possible chance for a release party for the CD would be in November of this…

Hi fellow jazz lovers, Charlie G. here with some great news from Savoy Monday Night Jazz.  First, I want to thank all of you for helping make Monday Night at Savoy one of the best nights for jazz in Pittsburgh.  With the help of legends and giants of straight ahead jazz like Dwayne Dolphin and Roger (dad) Humphries and one of the ‘burghs’ favorite piano players, Max Leake, Savoy, in a few short years, has earned a spot in Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy, alongside such memorable venues as the…

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!…

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…

Hi everyone,

Please note that the title for the posting about Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy for November 12, 2012 mistakenly refered to Maureen Budway as the featured artist for that date.  In fact, Maureen performed at Savoy this past week on November 5, 2012.  As correctly stated in the body of the post, the featured artist for November 12th is the wonderful songstress, JUDI FIGEL.  Please note this correction on your calendar and come join us at Savoy for a great night of music…

Fellow jazz lovers,

Due to super storm, Sandy and a concern for the safety of our patrons and staff, we sadly had to cancel Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy featuring Shawnee Lake on 10/29/12.  Shawnee will be rescheduled for after the first of the year, stay tuned for actual date and time. 

In the meantime, please join us on November 5^th for the fantastic jazz vocals of Maureen Budway.  And please be aware that, due to the end of daylight savings time, Maureen and the band…

Hi everyone,  just wanted to let you know that, due to the end of daylight savings time in November, starting November 5th the hours of play for the band will go back to 5pm to 9pm!  Please mark your calendar!  Once again, November 5th starts the fall/winter hours for Jazz at Savoy (5pm to 9pm)!  (*Oct 29th with Shawnee Lake is still 6pm to 10pm).  Thanks.

Charlie G.

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day! Missed sharing some great jazz with you that day, but remember, we're back this Monday, Sept 10th, with a spectacular celebration of 1 year of amazing jazz at Savoy every Monday night. It's going to be a fantastic time, with Sean Jones as the featured artist, Roger and the guys swinging it and many of the past year's performers stopping by to jam a bit!  And if you're planning to attend (you really don't want to miss it) please let us know ASAP…

Jazz lovers! Please note that Savoy will be closed on Monday, Sept 3rd (Labor Day)! So be sure to get your jazz fix this Monday (Aug 27) at Savoy Monday Night Jazz with the Roger Humphries Trio, featuring jazz guitarist Mark Strickland! Then be sure to join us again on Sept 10th at Savoy for a jam celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Monday Night Jazz, with Roger and the guys, featuring Sean Jones and many of the artists who have made this first year so fantastic (more on that…

You all are the BEST!  This past Monday (8/13/12) at Savoy was absolutely amazing!  The house was packed and the good times rolled!  Lou Stellute was on fire and of course, Roger, Dwayne and Max knocked it out of the park, so to speak.  Working with these amazing players was a real treat and having a great crowd of jazz lovers to share this experience with was priceless!  And as much as I enjoyed my night in the limelight, I'm more then happy to move back into the role of host for some of…

LOVERS OF JAZZ,  First, I want to encourage you to make it a date to be at Savoy as often as possible for Monday Night Jazz.  And second, I want to especially ask you to make it a point to come out this coming Monday (Aug 13, 2012) to  see ME (CHARLIE G.) and LOU STELLUTE, (along with the ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO),  do a rare performance at SAVOY! 

Over the past year, Savoy has had the pleasure of presenting some the best jazz musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever…

Hi everyone!  Just wanted to take this time to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!  These past few months since Savoy Jazz Night started have been simply amazing.  My hope was to put together a night of jazz at Savoy that would bless Pittsburgh jazz fans the way I have been blessed by this most amazing music, Jazz!  Your wonderful support is the best gift I could get this Christmas.  Savoy will continue to present the best jazz around, stay tuned!.  Thanks for your support!  Charlie…

Hi fellow jazz lovers, I just want to thank all of you who are helping make Monday Night Jazz @ Savoy the great night of live jazz it is fast becoming.  Please continue to join us each week and bring a many friends as possible.  And when you can't be there, remember to send someone in your place to keep your seat warm :).  This is just the beginning, the spirit of some the best Pittsburgh jazz venues of the past is alive and well at Savoy.  Enjoy!

Charlie G.

Wow! What a night, it just keeps getting better!  I want to thank everyone who attended Jazz Night @ Savoy this past Monday, Oct. 17th.  Etta Cox was the featured guest artist and she did a fantastic job!  The sheer joy that was generated by the music, the restaurant, the food, the crowd; everything, was a thrill to behold.  I don't have the words to tell you how much it means to me to see just how ecstatic people are who have experienced a night of jazz @ Savoy.  I have been so blessed in…