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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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July 29, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ SPECIAL PRESENTATION Starting this coming Monday (July 29), Savoy Jazz begins a series of presentations showcasing some of the "burgh's" best bands.on Monday Night Jazz several times ea… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, hakim rasheed, vocalist, band, soul distribution
July 22, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! On July 22, Savoy once again features one of the "burgh's" best loved female vocalist, Ms. Etta Cox! Always a crowd pleaser, in her career, Etta has won several awards as Pittsburgh's… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, etta cox, vocals, vocalist
July 15, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! On July 15, 2013, the featured artist will be jazz guitarist, Mark Strickland! Mark has been a dynamic talent on the Pittsburgh jazz scene for many years. His way with the jazz guita… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, mark strickland, guitar, guitarist
July 8, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! SAVOY JAZZ! Featured artist for July 8, 2013, is the amazing young tenor saxophonist, ROBY EDWARDS. A native of Pittsburgh, Roby is making his mark in many of the great jazz cities a… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, roby edwards, native, saxophone
July 1, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! To celebrate the return of summertime fun to the burgh, on July 1, 2013, Savoy is happy to bring you the sultry, warm (and sometimes, downright hot) sounds of Latin Jazz as sung by the… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, latin, kenia, brazilian, singer
June 24, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! On June 24, 2013, we're glad to once again bring you the youthful jazz trumpeting of BENNY BENACK III. As a member of COL, Benny performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 2011 to a ve… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, trumpet, benny benack iii
June 17, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! On June 17, 2013, we're glad to once again bring you the world class jazz vocalist, MAUREEN BUDWAY. Maureen's clear and beautiful delivery of some of the most tasteful jazz standards e… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocals, maureen budway
June 10, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Featured artist for June 10th, is fantastic jazz guitarist, ERIC JOHNSON. With a style every bit as engaging as the guitar playing of Pittsburgh legend, George Benson, Eric promises to… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, blues, performance, guitar, eric johnson
June 3, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! IT'S SHAWNEE TIME! Once again, Savoy Monday Night Jazz is happy to bring you the fabulous queen of soulful funk-jazz, SHAWNEE LAKE! Shawnee always manages to make you smile while… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, blues, performance, vocals, shawnee lake
May 27, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY EDITION! It’s Memorial Day, 2013! And what better way to top off this special day than with an evening of great jazz at SAVOY, featuring ELEVATIONS! On May 27, 2… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, quintet, young, special, elevations
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