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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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March 26, 2013 at 9pm to March 27, 2013 at 12am – The Thunderbird Multi saxophonist/flutist Erik Lawrence plays the Space Exchange at the Thunderbird in Lawrenceville Tuesday, March 26th with Lions: John C. Hall on electric bass and David Throckmorton on drums and… Organized by Erik Lawrence | Type: jazz, show
March 25, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant 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. Hi everyone, Two words: Etta Cox! On… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocalist, etta cox
March 18, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant 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. Hi everyone. I am pleased to announce… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, guitarist, marty ashby
March 11, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! *DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ALERT* Starting this Monday (3/11/13), the hours of play for the band will be from 6pm to 10pm. Please make note and spread the word. Hi everyone, it's me, your favo… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, charlie g., saxophone, lou stellute
March 4, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! We are pleased to announce the debut of Maria Sargent Shaheen at Savoy on Monday, March 4, 2013. A wonderful versatile singer with an amazing voice, Maria has been very popular on the P… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, maria sargent shaheen
February 25, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Once again, we bring you TIM STEVENS! On Monday, February 25, Savoy is glad to bring you the smooth, romantic vocals of Tim Stevens who has been a Pittsburgh favorite for many years. … Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, tim stevens
February 18, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Once again we bring you KENNY BLAKE, one of the "Burgh's" long time favorite sax men! This internationally renowned recording artist is a proven crowd pleaser, and a night at Savoy with… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, saxophone, kenny blake
February 11, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – 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, Miss Shawnee Lake! Shawnee always manages to make you smile wh… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocal, shawnee lake
February 4, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ SPECIAL EDITION! Proud to once again present you "ELEVATIONS" on February 4, 2013 On Feb. 4, 2013, once again we depart from our usual format to present you a return performance by the e… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, group, elevations, young, combo
January 28, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant HAPPY NEW YEAR from SAVOY JAZZ! To ward off the cold weather, on January 28, 2013, Savoy is happy to bring you the sultry, warm (and sometimes, downright hot) sounds of Latin Jazz as sung by the wo… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, latin, kenia, brazilian, roger humphries
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