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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 31, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi people, It just keeps getting better and better! James Johnson lll and his band of musical "geniuses" took Savoy by storm last Monday. It was INCREDIBLE! The weather is on the mend so plan on g… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: phat man dee, mark lucas, tony, depaolis, ,john smitty smith, quartet, savoy, jazz
March 24, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi Everyone, Let me just start by saying, "WOW"! Spanky was amazing as always! My condolences to anyone who missed last Monday's edition of Monday Night Jazz at Savoy. But not to worry, there is al… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: james johnson lll, drums, quartet, savoy, jazz
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
March 10, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi friends, As some of you may already know, I was unable to be with you last Monday due to the flu. I'm fine, and I look forward to being with you next Monday, bright eyed and bushy tailed and read… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: nick decesare, joe badaczewski, anton defade, jevon rushton, jazz, savoy
March 3, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi Music Lovers, Slowly but surely, it's getting warmer! And as many who were at Savoy last Monday Night will attest, the warmth inside for jazz night is doing its part. Let's keep turning up the h… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: john petrucelli, brett williams, anton defade, jevon rushton, jazz, savoy
February 17, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey music lovers, Once again, thanks for coming out and supporting some of the best jazz Pittsburgh has to offer at Savoy every Monday Night during this extreme cold. Sandy Dowe did an amazing job t… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: mark lucas, guitarist, jazz, savoy, roger humphries
February 10, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hey music lovers, Thanks for continuing to come out and supporting some of the best jazz Pittsburgh has to offer at Savoy every Monday Night during this sub zero weather we've been having. We promis… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: sandy dowe, vocalist, jazz, savoy, roger humphries
February 3, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi everyone, There's not a winter cold enough to keep jazz fans away when the music is HOT! Ken Karsh, along with The Roger Humphries Trio (and some special surprise guests) turned up the heat last… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, savoy, tony campbell, fred pugh, saxophone, surgery
January 27, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hi Folks, Jazz at it's best; that's jazz at Savoy every Monday Night! And last Monday night was no exception. Saxophonist Yoko Suzuki and her friends made Martin Luther King's birthday a special ce… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: ken karsh, guitarist, jazz, savoy, roger humphries
January 20, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant Hello everyone, Last Monday Night at Savoy was, once again, amazing. Vocalist Judi Figel turned it out! With the help off Roger Humphries and the gang, she simply brought the packed house down! And… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: yoko suzuki, clifford barnes, jeff grubbs, james johnson, vocalist, fred pugh lll, jazz, savoy, saxophonist
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