See my appearance on the Timmy Willis produced TV show "Mega Jam 2009" on PCTV City of Pittsburgh only number 21 on the dial this Saturday June 27 and Saturday July 4, 2009 at 8 PM. 5 drummers and an all star session group put funk and R&B in it's...
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Jazz Fans last night were treated to Roger Humphries fantastic Big Band and it was a full house on Sunday night at The Rhythm House in Bridgeville. what a band!!! Great players. Great arrangements. And Roger on drums!!! It doesn't get any better t...
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What I see is that Nelson hit a very vibrant and personal part of Pittsburgh's GREAT Legacy of Jazz. Further and humbly my brothers and sisters: we are in incredible company. Honor is shared and we are honored. Bless you all in the Holy Season. Bo...
Watch PCTV's Channel 21 Pittsburgh Comcast for the Timmy Willis Show just taped called "Mega Jam 2009" featuring me and four other great area drummers with Larry Estes on guitar and bass and 2 additional excellent bass and guitarists and a truly awesome horn section including Roby Edwards from Paris France.
I was Vice President of Pittsburgh Musician's Union for 3 terms. Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh (where I got to study drums and percussion with the great drummer virtuoso Joe Harris).
Currently playing for The Marcels, The Drifters, Walt Maddox's "Tribute to Nat King Cole", William Dell and the Wee Jams, The St. Stephen's Worship Team (Sewickley, PA), The Saint Sebastian's Contemporary Music Team (North Hills, Pgh PA) and various R&B, Jazz, Oldies, Musical theatre venues, recording artists, tribute shows and worship services. 412 302-9170
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
George Benson, Amad Jamal, Joe Harris (my drum teacher), Roger Humphries, Harold Betters James Johnson, Ken Karsh, Dwayne Dolphin, Gene Ludwig and many others too numerous to mention...you know who you are !!!
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
WDUQ: Tony Mowad and Bob Studebaker
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Manchester Craftsman's Guild
About Me:
Have performed with recording artists including The Marcels, Walt Maddox, Sam and Dave, Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame members Charlie Thomas and The Drifters, Christina Aguilera, The Marvalettes, William Dell and the Wee Jams, Vanessa Campagna, The Platters, Bobby Lewis, Brittany Mulgrew, Katie Marie (Country recording artist), The Moonglows, The Del Vikings, Little Anthony, The Jewels, The Vocaleers, The Tempos, Autumn Haze, Brighton Rock and Brass, The Mississippi Mud Cats (Dixieland), Sarah Wilson (Country), The Burgh Big Band, The Bobby Fulton Gospel Connection, The St. Stephen's Music Worship Team of Sewickley, PA, Leonard Johnson's Gemini Jazz and Del Shannon among others.
At 12:58am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB
Hi Bob. Nice clip of THE MARCELS. Where were you guys when that was taken? When you get a chance give me a shout. I've lost your phone number and have no other way of getting in touch with you should I have a need for a sold drummer.