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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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September 8, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hello everyone, Here's what's happening next at Savoy: SAVOY MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ 3rd YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 9-8-14 In the dining room, a live jam with THE ROGER HUMPHRIES TRIO feat. vocalist, C… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: savoy, 3rd, anniversary, celebration, jazz, jam, lounge, dining room, charlie g., roger humphries, lou stellute, george heid lll
August 25, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hello music fans, Last Monday, people who love great jazz, were truly "elevated" to new heights! The young quintet, "ELEVATIONS", did it again! Their combined talents (which are sizable) just explod… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: andrea capozzoli, roger humphries, jazz, vocalist, trumpeter, boston, berkley
August 11, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hello my friends, Saxophonist, Jay Willis delivered a stellar performance yet again! From the richness of his tone and his selection of some of the best straight ahead tunes around, it was, indeed, a… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: roger humphries, etta cox, vocalist, jazz, savoy
August 4, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everyone, It's no surprise that last Monday was a great night at Savoy Monday Night Jazz. Skip Peck, along with his wife, Donna on vocals and his 2 sons, Nathan and Alex (on bass and drums, resp… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: roger humphries, jay willis, saxophonist, jazz, savoy
July 21, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey good people, This is getting to be a habit (a GOOD habit)! Once again, the music was on point with Tony Campbell and Jazz Surgery, feat vocalist Fred Pugh lll. Tony was as on fire (as usual) an… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: roger humphries, ralph lalama, jazz, savoy, saxophonist, vanguard jazz orchestra, grammy
June 30, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey everyone, Keeping it brief, let me just say, once again, a great night of jazz at Savoy this past Monday with the Nick DeCesare Quartet. If you missed it, not to worry, we've got more amazing mus… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: judi figel, roger humphries, jazz, vocalist, savoy, monday
June 16, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi music fans, Another stellar night at the Savoy Monday Night Jazz event! Jevon, Brett and Anton delivered the goods (as expected) to a packed house. And we had a few wonderful surprises as well.… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: marty ashby, roger humphries, guitar, jazz, savoy
June 2, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi music lovers, I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! I want to thank all of you who ventured out from the picnic table to come down to Savoy to hear the soulful Latin jazz artist, KENIA, give… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: roger humphries, jazz, trio, shawnee lake, vocalist, savoy, monday
April 28, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey jazz fans, First, I want to say congrats to Tim Stevens, who did a bang up job (as usual) with this years annual B-Pep Jazz Jam fund raiser, held at the Wyndham (formerly the Holiday Inn Select)… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: shari richards, roger humphries, jazz, savoy, vocalist
March 17, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey all you "Cool Cats", Spring is almost here (Mar 20) so what better way to celebrate the "thaw" than with a night of great jazz and fine dining at Savoy this coming Monday. Last week we showcased… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: spanky wilson, roger humphries, jazz, vocalist, savoy
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