K. Mensah Wali

82, Male

Profile Information:

Pittsburgh Connection
I met my wife to be in 1988 in Philadelphia, Pa. She's from the Hill and I lived in Brooklyn. I moved here in 2005. We formed Kente Arts Alliance in 2006 and have been presenting the Jazz Legacy Series - the Pittsburgh Connection since May '07. Thus far we've done tibutes to Mary Lou Williams with Geri Allen and the Mary Lou Williams Collective; Art Blakey with Winard Harper Sextet.
On Feb.23,2008 we will pay tribute to a living legend in the person of Roger Humphries and the Rh Factor, on April 19, 2008 it's a tribute to Roy "Little Jazz" Eldridge featuring the Steve Turre Quintet. All events at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater.
Look for more inthe future.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Billy Eckstine, Erroll Garner, Art Blakey
Ahmed Jamal, Roger Humphries and Steve Nelson.
About Me:
Born in Colon, Rep. of Panama, came to Brooklyn, NY in 1956. Was introduced to this music as a child listening to the armed forces radio station. My mom's favorites were Billy Eckstine and Nat "King" Cole.
I've been producing concerts since HS, 1960. I love to see the people come together and enjoy a GOOD TIME.

Comment Wall:

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    That's what I'm talking about. thanks for hooking up. you can post anything you like on the site and the entire membership can see it. Feel free to invite anyone else you like to join as well.

    Feb 17, 2008

  • Ron Kearns

    Hi, my name is Ron Kearns and Nelson suggested I contact you about the possibility of performing in Pittsburgh. One of my artist, Janine Gilbert Carter is from Pittsburgh and we'd like to come there together or seperately to perform.

    Jun 15, 2008

  • George Heid

    Hello Mensah,

    You are so appreciated, for all you do... Hope to see you and attend any and all concerts you bring to Pittsburgh...

    thank you.
    George

    Dec 30, 2008