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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 sandy dowe Events (7)
September 17Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO, featuring jazz vocalist, SANDY DOWE
September 17, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! First of all, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who attended our 1 year anniversary celebration, it was an epic night! Let's keep it going! Over the past year, every… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocalist, sandy dowe
February 10Monday
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SANDY DOWE with The Roger Humphries Trio at Savoy Monday Night Jazz (2-10-14)
February 10, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey music lovers, Thanks for continuing to come out and supporting some of the best jazz Pittsburgh has to offer at Savoy every Monday Night during this sub zero weather we've been having. We promis… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: sandy dowe, vocalist, jazz, savoy, roger humphries
February 23Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz for 2-23-15 - Sandy Dowe with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 23, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, Hope you're staying warm with some cool jazz! Savoy Monday Night Jazz Artists for FEBRUARY and MARCH 2015 Next at Savoy Monday Night Jazz* *Feb. 23 – Sandy Dowe with the Roger Hum… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, february, 2015, schedule, roger humphries, sandy dowe, vocalist
September 28Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 9-28-15 - The Roger Humphries Trio feat. vocalist, Sandy Dowe
September 28, 2015 all day – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, September 14th marked the beginning of our fifth year of great jazz at Savoy on Monday Nights. And a great time was had by all as Roger Humphries’ quintet, The RH Factor, helped us cel… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, september, 2015, schedule, vocalist, sandy dowe, the roger humphries trio
February 20Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 2017-20-02 - Sandy Dowe (vocalist) with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 20, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, It’s the month of LOVE! LET’S KEEP THE PARTY GOING!!! Here’s what’s happening next at Savoy: Monday, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 – Sandy Dowe (vocalist) with the Roger Humphries Trio Sandy… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, sandy dowe, vocals, the roger humphries trio, valentine
August 28Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 8-28-2017 - vocalist, Sandy Dowe with the Roger Humphries Trio
August 28, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, THE FUTURE IS NOW! That’s what we witnessed last Monday at Savoy with The Funky Fly Project! Building on the foundation of Pittsburgh’s rich musical legacy, these four young artists… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, vocalist, sandy dowe, trio, roger humphries
June 11Monday
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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 6-11-2018 - Sandy Dowe with the Roger Humphries Trio
June 11, 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, June 11th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz present… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, jazz, vocalist, sandy dowe, trio, drummer, roger humphries
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