All Blog Posts Tagged 'blues' (6)

HILLTOPPERS PUB hosts The Blues Orphans Friday NOVEMBER 20, 2009. 9:00 to 1:00 1700 Lowrie Street PGH; PA. 15090 TROY HILL 412-322-3676 The Blues Orphans are: Bob Gabig (guitar/vocals) ~ Andy Gabig (harmonica) ~ Joe Briggs (upright bass) ~ Mark Custer (coronet) ~ Nelson Harrison (Trombone/TromBetto) ~ Dave Yoho (drums) Celebrating 30 years! Our most current CD release; "Root Rot" and our se… Continue

On April 18, 2009, William, age 57, of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of Judith A. Baronio-Gay; father of Adora C. Gay; grandfather of Doricka D., Tyrone R., Mahogany E., Chanelle M. and Jemel A.; brother of Pastor Gary R. Gay and Gerald Gay; nephew of Nelda Stokes and Florence Nels… Continue

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On the heels of its sold-out performance for the Roger Humphries tribute to Horace Silver, Kente is presenting the last concert in its Jazz Legacy Series-the Pittsburgh Connection. The concert will feature Steve Turre one of the world’s preeminent jazz innovators. He will be accompanied by some of the greatest players on the scene today. They will pay tribute to Pittsburgh legend Roy Eldridge aka “Little Jazz”. Steve Turre, trombone and shells Buster Williams, bass Ronnie Matthews, piano D… Continue

Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month and Pittsburgh’s rich jazz history with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Join us for a conversation with photographer, Nathan Schritter, and informal discussion about Pittsburgh jazz history with Dr. Nelson Harrison on Saturday, April 12th from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm at 709 Penn Avenue Gallery, Cultural District. Enjoy live jazz with the African American Jazz Preservation Band led by Chuck Austin throughout the day. Refreshments will be served. Co-presented wit… Continue

City Council has proclaimed February 23rd as Roger Humphries Day The Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will also recognize this Living Legend for his outstanding Lifetime Achievement, at a concert which the Kente Arts Alliance is presenting: Saturday, February 23, 2008 Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue – East Liberty 8:00 PM Featuring Roger Humphries with the Rh Factor Accompanied by two of today’s freshest jazz recording stars Javon Jackson, saxophone and Sea… Continue