Kevin Hurst, Sr.

67, Male

Pittsburgh, Harrisburg Pa. USA

United States

Profile Information:

Favorite website
http://www.myspace.com/kdhurstsr
Pittsburgh Connection
Attended PITT from 1975 to 1979. My son went to business school in 2004 downtown and remained in the area.Also have many friends and relatives there.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Stanley T, George Benson, Ahmad Jamal, Art Blakey, Roy Eldridge, I once met the great Kenny Clarke and bought a Miles cd because he is on it. Ray Brown, I loved Eddie Jefferson when I lived in Pgh.. Nathan Davis is a mentor , I heard Eric Kloss at Sunny Days, The great Harold Betters, Walt Harper, David Moore,Lou Stellute and Jay Willis are awesome, My main brother Dan Wasson on bass! Roger Humpries is still awesome. Dr. Nelson Harrison low to the bone and high in the sky on that Trombetto in the Blues Orphans. Jessica Lee , Tony Campbell, James Johnson is always mean on them drums! Barbara Ray sings sweet blues
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
I remember WDUQ, and listened to Jazz Alive- wish I would have recorded some of those! They are probably available on cd like Piano Jazz is. I recorded some of them when I got back to Harrisburg(then they called it the American Jazz Radio festival ).Now I am back here listening to DUQ again and hope it stays jazz.
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Heard some great jazz at monday night at AVA's also at CJs where Roger Humphries holds court. the Hill Toppers Pub is very casual and great for blues, Penn Brewery also. Pangea is very nice.Little E's will be a favorite.
About Me:
I play saxes, flute, and bass since 1966. It was in Pgh. that Nathan Davis showed me the universiality of jazz and jazz training for preparation to play all American musics. I wanted to relocate to a larger venue, work, be a grandpop and enjoy life! So I am back and forth in the area!
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/kdhurstsr
Artist or Fan
artist, fan

Comment Wall:

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    Welcome Kevin,

    What a delight to have you join us. You will know where the real jazz is in Pittsburgh from here forward and will receive a warm welcome whenever you are here. we are excited about the possibility of you moving back as well. Please ask some of your family and friends to join and find out what they have been missing.

    Aug 22, 2008

  • Eddie Jefferson

    There I go...There I go...There I go...

    Aug 31, 2008

  • Debi Sciranka

    Any chance you will be in town for the concert on 9/13? We are looking for volunteers to ride the musicians from and to the airport and I like the idea of having volunteers who are also musicians do that. Great opportunity to network! Thanks for adding me as your friend. Debi

    Aug 31, 2008

  • Dave Yoho

    Hi Kevin, opening for the likes of The Wailers, Burning Spear, Yellowman, The Gladiators & The Ethiopians were all great conscious spiritual events for me that I'll always remember. I was fortunate to be with an aspiring band, performing reggae and having the opportunites at The Graffiti in Pittsburgh's Oakland area to open for such great reggae artists. I am still a heavy roots reggae fan and miss performing it. Maybe someday I'll have another chance to get back into a reggae outfit again. take care Kevin, peace. Dave Yoho

    Sep 2, 2008

  • Sydney Ellis

    Hi Kevin,

    Thanks for the invite. My husband, who's name is Kevin also, plays bass too. We came to Germany 14 years ago from LA and have not looked back. I still like to keep in touch back home with musicians living and performing in the states.

    Kind regards,
    Sydney

    Sep 8, 2008

  • Sydney Ellis

    Hi Kevin,

    I have had this problem with German musicians. I consider myself a blues singer but I also sing the classic jazz and gospel. The musicians here have a problem with absorbing the music and playing with feeling. There are no blues schools over here only jazz schools. You have to be from the culture to really understand our music. I have a few German musicians, some were on my last album, that come close, but they are few. I find that African Americans can switch from blues to jazz to gospel. Not true with musicians from Europe. I sometimes put together a small tour and fly some musicians over here.

    I think you cousin lives in Düsseldorf. Send me her email and we can chat.

    Sydney

    Sep 8, 2008

  • Sydney Ellis

    Hi Kevin,

    I will keep you in mind.

    Sydney

    Sep 9, 2008

  • David Moore

    This is great venue to reach folks that I haven't seen , or heard from in a long time. I am doing well. I will be performing in Oakland @ The Holiday Inn on Oct 3rd first friday event with my group Simply Soul R&B. I am singing quite a bit however, I take a drumming gig if its serious. It is good to here that the blood if JESUS is protecting you. Looking forward to hereing from you brother.As soon as I download some of these pictures I will post them on this venue. Until then, May the narrow path of rightiousness lead you to the door of Holiness our Lord JESUS Amen!

    Sep 17, 2008

  • Anne Annie Friedland

    OK Where are you located?

    Sep 23, 2008

  • Anne Annie Friedland

    I am not in the "in" crowd", but your feelings are right....I am a natural. I would love to come to Harrisburgh, aNY gigs????

    Sep 26, 2008

  • Anne Annie Friedland

    ps aRE YOU RELATED TO LORENZO BUFORD?

    Sep 26, 2008