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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All schedule Events (54)
November 16Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 11-16-15 - The Roger Humphries Trio feat. Spanky Wilson
November 16, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant It’s the holiday season, and what can celebrate this time of year better than some of the coolest and hottest jazz around! Savoy happily presents this great music to you every week! Be sure to joi… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, november, 2015, schedule, spanky wilson, vocalist, the roger humphries trio
November 23Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 11-23-15 - The Skip Peck Quartet
November 23, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant It’s the holiday season, and what can celebrate this time of year better than some of the coolest and hottest jazz around! Savoy happily presents this great music to you every week! Once again, it… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, november, 2015, schedule, skip peck, donna peck, nathan peck, alex peck, family, the skip peck quartet
November 30Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 11-30-15 - The Roger Humphries Trio feat. vocalist, Etta Cox
November 30, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant It’s the holiday season, and what can celebrate this time of year better than some of the coolest and hottest jazz around! Savoy happily presents this great music to you every week! Be sure to joi… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, november, 2015, schedule, etta cox, vocalist, the roger humphries trio, roger humphries
December 7Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 12-7-15 - The Charlie G./G3 Project feat. drummer George Heid lll
December 7, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant “Jazzy bells, Jazzy bells, Jazz the night away. Oh what fun it is to dine at Savoy each Jazz Monday…” Hi everyone, It’s December, the Christmas month, and what better way to take a break from all… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, december, 2015, schedule, charlie g., vocalist, george heid lll, drummer, g3, project
December 14Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 12-14-15 - the Roger Humphries Trio with Tim Stevens
December 14, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant “Jazzy bells, Jazzy bells, Jazz the night away. Oh what fun it is to dine at Savoy each Jazz Monday…” Hi everyone, It’s December, the Christmas month, and what better way to take a break from all… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, december, 2015, schedule, tim stevens, roger humphries, trio
December 21Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 12-21-15 - the Roger Humphries Trio with Shawnee Lake
December 21, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant “Jazzy bells, Jazzy bells, Jazz the night away. Oh what fun it is to dine at Savoy each Jazz Monday…” Hi everyone, Just a few more days until Christmas and you’ve been shopping like crazy; time t… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, december, 2015, schedule, shawnee lake, roger humphries, trio
December 28Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 12-28-15 - the Roger Humphries Trio with saxman, Kenny Blake
December 28, 2015 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, The New Year is almost here! Start the celebration early with a great night of jazz and dining at Savoy! Be sure to join us next Monday (December 28th) when the featured artist will… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, december, 2015, schedule, kenny blake, saxophone, roger humphries, trio
January 4Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 1-4-16 - The Roger Humphries Trio feat. vocalist Spanky Wilson
January 4, 2016 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Continue the celebration with a great night of jazz and dining at Savoy! Be sure to join us for the first Savoy Monday Night Jazz of the new year (January 4th) whe… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, january, 2016, schedule, spanky wilson, singer, roger humphries, trio
February 15Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 2-15-16 - Shawnee Lake with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 15, 2016 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everybody, WE’RE BAAACK! Hope you missed us as much as we missed you! Be sure to join us this coming Monday (Feb. 15th) when Savoy will once again light up your life with the sounds of some o… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, february, 2016, schedule, shawnee lake, singer, roger humphries, trio
February 22Monday
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SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ for 2-22-16 - guitarist Mark Lucas with the Roger Humphries Trio
February 22, 2016 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everybody, Oh yes, we are indeed BAAACK! And our first night back since the revamp of the Savoy dining room was as amazing as ever. Shawnee Lake did her thing to the delight of all who were th… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, february, 2016, schedule, mark lucas, guitarist, roger humphries, trio
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