When I travel I always go in search great jazz and a good local vibe. I avoid the expensive clubs with national acts. Just got back from the burgh and happy to report the great Pittsburgh groove established by George Benson, Stanley Turntine and other greats like Jeff Tain Watts is alive and still going at Little Es. Walked in downstairs and I thought george was on the stereo in the bar. No it was local guitarist Mark Strickland trio with a seasoned keyboard player Keith playing Hammond's remarkable electric B3 organ playing up on the very cool, funky Little Es stage. Who needs a bass player when you have a Pittsburgh native with a B3 and a left hand. Had a blast. Band was great. Staff friendly. Crowd friendly. Beers very reasonable. Great time.