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Pittsburgh musician! Born, and raised in Pittsburgh!!!

Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers

Roger Humphries,Dwayne Dolphin, Keith Stebler,Mark Strickland,Flora Wilson,Michele Bensen,Nelson Harrison,Chuck Austin,Chris Hemingway,Lou Stellute,Fletcher Tomlin,Leonard Johnson,Donna Davis,Horace Turner,Max Leake,Tom Wendt,Kenny Blake,Al Dowe,Harold Betters, and too many more to name here!

Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue

Manchester Craftsman's Guild

About Me:

I started playing piano at the age of seven. This gave me my first actual musical experience with an instrument. It didn't work out, however, due to the fact that we did not have a piano, and the lessons after a while became too difficult. At the age of 12, I started playing brass instruments in school. I played trumpet, french horn, trrombone, baritone horn, and tuba. It was the tuba that brought everything together for me, and then made playing the other instruments possible! Around this same time I had gotten interested in song writing. This interest resulted in me getting a guitar after being infuenced by Tommy DeVito of The Four Seasons. My music teacher, Joe Kennedy, loaned me an album by a guitarist who I had never heard of, named Wes Montgomery! That album was called Going Out Of My Head, and it changed the direction of my whole life!!! In high school I totally abandoned my academic aspirations, and made up my mind to pursue a career in music. I've been involved in music almost exclusively from then to now. I did take time out to get a diploma in Applied Business Programming, in the computer field in 1979. My pursuit of music has taken me to venues, andrecording studios all over the world. I've had the chance to meet, and work with many interesting, and talented people. Many of these include my idols. Richard "Groove" Holmes, George Benson, Dionne Warwick, Dakota Staton, Joe Williams, Aretha Franklin, Jimmy McGriff, Don Patterson are just a few. Currently I'm freelancing, and doing music production.

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At 8:33am on December 2, 2009, Marva Josie said…: Luther -
Thank you and time does pass by so quickly. Hope we can talk soon. Marva

At 6:35pm on October 24, 2009, Shawnee Lake said…: Luther, where are you and your group playing? I finally got a gig at Little E's on Friday, Nov. 20. Stop by and bring your axe, if you want. Take care. Shawnee

At 1:58am on October 9, 2009, Barbara Ray said…: Dear Luther:

You were my very first friend along with Dr. Harrison.
I thank you very much for making me feel welcomed.

I'm hoping and looking forward to singing some tunes to that sweet music you make.

Sincerely yours,

Barb Ray ("Ms.B")

At 5:42am on October 8, 2009, Barbara Ray said…: It is a pleasure to become your friend .. thank you.

At 9:47pm on September 13, 2009, Richard Williams said…: Hey Luther, hit me up because i would like to get together with u on tuesday's or thursday's and work out some technical guitar stuff!
Richard Williams

At 1:32pm on May 27, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…: Great music, nice , Keep it up john papi

At 2:45am on May 4, 2009, Jaki Young said…: I will do that. . .

At 11:15pm on May 2, 2009, Jaki Young said…: I am working with a newly formed band, Dynasty and of course at the Jazz Workshop every Saturday. Working full time, and working on PhD. in Counseling Studies. Also studying for LCSW exam. Social Work licensing.

At 1:37pm on May 2, 2009, Melodic Revolution said…: Hello Luther
Wonderful music and bio together they tell a wonderful story.
peace love and revolution
nick

At 3:50am on May 2, 2009, Randy Williams DOSE said…: hey bro when can we get together i started my cd and i need you to give one of one of them jewals only you can do my number is still the same hope to hear fromyou soon