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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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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
January 13, 2014 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant A warm hello to all my fellow jazz lovers, This past Monday was a wonderful night of music at Savoy in spite of the fact that the severe cold kept the audience to a minimum. However, it was nice an… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: vocalist, judi figel, jazz, savoy, friends
October 7, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant Jazz People, As always, last Monday with John Hall was fantastic! We also,hosted Lincoln Motor Cars as they provided test drives of some amazing automobiles. Great food, amazing music and even phe… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocalist, tim stevens, leonard johnson
August 5, 2013 from 6pm to 9:30pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! On August 5, Savoy once again is pleased to present SHARI RICHARDS, an amazing Blues/Jazz artist who is based right here in Pittsburgh and like many local favorites has performed world… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, shari richards, vocalist, roger humphries
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
April 29, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, April is JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH! So be sure to come out to Savoy every Monday in April to help celebrate! On April 29, 2013, the featured artist will be the always a… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocalist, michele bensen
April 15, 2013 from 6pm to 10pm – Savoy Restaurant SAVOY JAZZ! Jazz Lovers, The amazing jazz vocalist, SPANKY WILSON, will once again be with us at Savoy for MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ on April 15, 2013. Savoy continues to present some of the finest live… Organized by Charlie G. Sanders | Type: jazz, performance, vocalist, spanky wilson
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
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
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