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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 1-28-2019 - Saxophonist, JAY WILLIS with the Jenny Wilson Trio

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Savoy Monday Night Jazz 1-28-2019 - Saxophonist, JAY WILLIS with the Jenny Wilson Trio

Time: January 28, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm
Location: Savoy Restaurant
Street: 2623 Penn Avenue
City/Town: Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222
Website or Map: http://www.savoypgh.com/event…
Phone: 412.281.0660
Event Type: savoy, jazz, saxophonist, jay willis, the jenny wilson trio, piano, "jenny, wilson, vocals, trio
Organized By: Charlie G. Sanders
Latest Activity: Jan 23, 2019

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Event Description

Hi everyone,

 

2019 and Monday Night Jazz at Savoy is upping the ante!  

 

Join us next Monday, January 28th, when Savoy Monday Night Jazz presents…

 

Saxophonist, Jay Willis with special guest, The Jenny Wilson Trio

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Saxophonist, Jay Willis

 Singer/pianist, Jenny Wilson

Always on a quest to bring you the best live jazz around, Savoy proudly presents this night of special music with popular saxophonist, Jay Willis and vocalist, Jenny Wilson and her trio. Please, don’t miss this amazing night of great jazz!  See you at Savoy!

Time:              Monday at 6pm

Place:              Savoy Restaurant

                        2623 Penn Avenue

                        Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222

Phone:            412.281.0660

        

Dining: A special $30 dinner feature (with 2 sides) and a “Jazztini cocktail and Red or White Savoy sangria ($5 each). Regular dining menu will also be available to enjoy along with the usual bar menu favorites.   

Hours: Restaurant open 5pm until 10pm; Live music starts at 6pm*.

*Dinner reservations in advance are recommended (412.281.0660).

For more information about what’s next at Savoy, see our website at http://savoypgh.com/event/savoy-jazz-mondays/

 

Charlie G.

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