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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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May 12, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey music fans, Yoko and crew really made Monday Night at Savoy very special indeed! Not only did she have the support of the amazing drumming of James Johnson lll and the full, rich sound from the… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: shawnee lake, vocalist, blues, jazz, savoy
December 23, 2013 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everyone, What a year it has been! Thanks to all of you who have helped to make Savoy Monday Night Jazz a continuing success! To finished out the 2013 edition of Jazz Night at Savoy, I've put t… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, chizmo charles, blues, vocals, legend, retirement
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
April 11, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey fans of Savoy's Monday Night Jazz! Come join us for another night of live music and fine dining when Savoy presents Rhythm & Blues night every Thursday, from 6 to 9, starting this Thursday! … Organized by Gary White | Type: live, music, rhythm, blues
January 7, 2013 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant HAPPY NEW YEAR from SAVOY JAZZ! In 2012, Savoy presented some of the finest live jazz around, performed by some of the best jazz artists Pittsburgh has to offer. It's now 2013 and it's only going… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, blues, vocalist, artist, shari richards
June 22, 2012 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm – BITE BISTRO Join us for some musical hilarity with the scaled down version of the Blues Orphans: Bob Gabig - guitar/vocal and Dr. Nelson Harrison - horns/vocals with possible surprise guests. Organized by Blues Orphans | Type: coffe, house, jazz, blues, public, welcome, no, cover, tips
April 16, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ ! Every Monday evening, from 5 to 9pm, Savoy will present some of the finest live jazz around, performed by some of the best jazz artists Pittsburgh has to offer. Come see why everybody’s… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, blues, performance, vocals, leroy, wolford
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