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PITTSBURGH JAZZ

 

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.

 

WELCOME!

 

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Event Details

SAVOY SUNDAY BRUNCH

Time: April 1, 2012 from 11am to 3pm
Location: Savoy Restaurant
Street: 2326 Penn Ave.
City/Town: Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222
Website or Map: http://savoypgh.com/2012/03/j…
Phone: 412.281.0660
Event Type: sunday, brunch
Organized By: Savoy Restaurant
Latest Activity: Apr 1, 2012

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Event Description

You've tasted the great food at Savoy's Monday Night Jazz events, which I'm certain inspired many of you to have diner on some of our other dining nights.  And knowing that you've been amazed by the artistry of our executive chef, Kevin Watson, I'm happy to announce that Savoy has created a new and improved Sunday Brunch Experience!  Please join me this Sunday, April 1, to kick off this new dining experience at Savoy.

Whether its an after-church social or spending quality time with your family, have a taste of our "Sunday Best" with SUNDAY BRUNCH at SAVOY. Enjoy award-winning cuisine and the best Pittsburgh has to offer - all set to the beats of live entertainment, gospel, jazz, R&B, and more... Taste the all new CHEF'S TABLE BUFFET for only $12.99 available only at Savoy's Sunday Brunch. Make this Sunday a special time with your church, your family or both by reserving your table today. Reserve your table online or call Gary White at 412.281.0660

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