Dr. Chris Byrne's Page

Favorite website

http://clubs.psu.edu/up/jazzclub

Pittsburgh Connection

I've played with Luther DeJarunette, Duane Dolphin, Howie Alexander and Jimmy Ponder and am also friends with Nelson Harrison, Tony Campbell and Roger Humphries. Nelson just hooked me up with Larry Estes and we'll playing the Central PA Festival of the Arts together this summer. I've also played with and coached a young Pittsburgh trumpeter named Jahdiel Lowery who came to Penn State in 2007 (see photos). I've played the old James St. Tavern and Club Cafe. I play in Philly as well, since I live in the boonedocks at PSU (right smack in the middle of the state) where I teach math and advise the Jazz Club. Check out my mySpace page for more details.

Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers

All the above + Billy Strayhorn, Ahmad, Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, etc etc.

Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue

Al Dowe's on 9th

About Me:

I compose & write lyrics & lead my own groups and have a new CD out called Bootleg Byrne featuring Duane Eubanks, Ronnie Burrage, my daughter Aeb, and many other great players. I work as a sideman and in a horn section with a trombonist. I can read and also play by ear. I play soprano, alto, tenor and bari saxes and flute. I play Jazz, Rock, Blues, R&B, Salsa, Soul, Fusion and a little Classical.

Website:

http://mySpace.com/DrChrisByrne

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