0

Jeff Rosenthal

Profile Information:

Pittsburgh Connection: Though I grew up in Maryland, my family has been in Pittsburgh since 1906 when my grandmother came off the boat from Russia at age 6. I have lived in Pittsburgh since 1996. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Masters in Business Administration in 2001. I currently reside in Upper St. Clair with my wife and daughter.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers: Gene Ludwig, Dr. James Johnson, Roger Humphries, John D'Amico, Virgil Walters, Erin Burkett, Dwayne Dolphin, George Jones, Dr. Nelson Harrison, Sean Jones, Ken Karsh, Chris Hemingway, Max Leake, Mike Murray, Spider Rondinelli, Sandy Staley, Alton Merrell, Lily Abreu, Eric Suesoff, Olga Watkins and the Soul Kitchen Band, Eric DeFade, Scott Anderson, Jimmy Ponder, Howie Alexander, Poogie Bell, Tony Campbell, Skip Peck, Frank Cunimondo... and whoever else I am missing.... sorry!
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue: The Afro American Music Institute of Pittsburgh
About Me:: I play piano, Hammond organ and keys. Outside of jazz, I am also into funk, soul, fusion, jam bands, gospel and blues, too. In Pittsburgh, I have studied under Dr. James Johnson, Gene Ludwig and Bob Doak. I have a long ways to go and am still very much a work in progress. I don't do music for a living, but mostly love the freedom to play on different projects, start up new bands, put original stuff out there, and overall pursue what interests me musically without regard to earning an income from it to whoever is interested. Some of my influences include Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, George Duke, Joe Zawinul, Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Joey D, Stevie Wonder, Monk, Herbie, McCoy and too many others to list.
Website:: http://www.myspace.com/jeffinpghpa

Comment Wall:

Max Leake

Thanks Jeff!

Mar 5, 2008
Kevin H

Hey Jeff, thank you very much!!!!

Mar 13, 2008
Sal Richetti

Hi Jeff-heard your playing with the Rythm Shakers. hope your well

Mar 13, 2008
Rick Dickerson

Hey Jeff
Thanks so much man. Hope all is well with you.

Mar 17, 2008
Adam Brock

hey we need to get together at some point!

Mar 19, 2008
Janelle Burdell

Hey Jeff, Thanks for the add and reaching out. Just getting settled here-but looking to play so no doubt we'll catch up with each other soon! I'll look forward to it! Groove hard, -janelle

Mar 22, 2008
Tony Janflone Jr

Hey Jeff :-)
Great to see you my friend ! We must get together soon ,
Tony

Mar 23, 2008
Phil The Knight

Thanks Jeff for turning me on to the PJN. I wouldn't miss being here for the world.

I know I haven't made the scene recently but hopefully we can get together soon when you least expect it. I'll try to follow where you'll be playing. You're still with Patti right? Say hi to Kurt for me will ya?

Phil

Mar 23, 2008
Diana DeMedici

Thanks, just one of many pictures from last Friday night!!

Mar 23, 2008
Janelle Burdell

Sweet ~ Thanks Jeff! I'm looking forward to it as well. Hope I get some time to shed the tunes she's sending. Talk more soon. ciao, -janelle

Mar 27, 2008
Erin Burkett

Hey, My Friend! How cool to see you at CJ's last evening.........pleasure to hang with you. It felt like the olden days!

Mar 28, 2008
Dave Yoho

Hello Jeff, back at ya. I know the love affair feeling for the Brewery. I Really do. We're there this Friday April 4 and May 16. If you can, stop on out & bring your axe. Take care, Dave Yoho

Apr 2, 2008
Karl Sterling

Hey Jeff,
Thanks for the message! Ithaca is beautiful country, too. I love it there. Many good players in that area. I've worked with Steve Brown, but only a couple of times. He's a great player. I think he's getting ready to retire and his son (who I think plays bass) will be taking his position, so I hear.

I like this Pittsburgh network. It seems like a nice community of musicians. I invite to to join our network, too - we'd love to have you: www.syracusejazznetwork.com

Thanks again,
Karl

Apr 2, 2008
Linda Jones

Hi Jeff, good to see you here, how are you doing?

Apr 2, 2008
Justin Brown

Hey Jeff,

Things are going good and looking forward to playing with you again. I really dig your style and sound. Ill be in touch.

J

May 20, 2008
Erin Burkett

nope...just lots of black coffee. I miss you, my friend! Glad to see your name across my screen. (what, no epic email?! ) :)

Jul 16, 2008
Donna Bailey

Hi Jeff,
I look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. I've always heard wonderful things about you.....so happy to be friends!
Donna

Jul 16, 2008
Virgil Walters

Hey,
We will be playing at the Edgewood Country Club this Friady 7 to 11----open to the public.
Virgil

Jul 17, 2008
Gene Ludwig

Hi Jeff, Big congratulations on the twins, many blessings to you all. I am doing great, feeling fine. I hope you enjoy a great summer and enjoy your wonderful happy family. Gene

Jul 19, 2008
Janelle Burdell

jus' hit town. mickey who....? dble diaper duty? hahaha! ;)
glad you are well. hope to get out some to play over the next few weeks too. holla back ~

Aug 11, 2008