Kennard Roosevelt Williams

Male

Pittsburgh, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Favorite website
http://independentlens@pbs.com
Favorite blog
http://Slaglerock
Pittsburgh Connection
Born and raised: McKelvy Elementary, Madison Elementary, Herron Hill Jr. High, Westinghouse High, Schenley High School and Clark County Community College.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Eric Watson, Nelson Harrison, Larry Smith, Roger Humphries, Sandy Dowe, Dwayne Dolphin, Marva Josie, Jeff Grubbs, Michele Benson, Tony Campbell, Howie Alexander, Tony DePaulis, Luther De Jarunett, Tony Janflone, George Heid, Joe Negri, George Benson, Ken Karsh, Jimmy Ponder, Andy Bianco, Bobby Haymon, Gerald Haymon, Mark Strickland, Sean Jones, Kenny Fisher, Max Leake, Roby Edwards, Colter Harper
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
WDUQ 90.5 FM
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
CJ's
About Me:
Guitar player; sideman for: Jimmy McGriff, Johnny Hammond, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Monk Montgomery.
Artist or Fan
artist

Comment Wall:

  • Luther DeJarunett

    Welcome to The Pittsburgh Jazz Network, Kennard! You'll find yourself in very good company here. I'm sure that everyone will find you to be a valuable member.

    Dec 6, 2008

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    Welcome Kennard,

    Thank you for joining. Your music is beautiful and I invite you to share it with the members on your page. You can post them in mp3 format. Great to have a left handed guitar player here. get the other guitar players on your friends' list. There's plenty here and many of your friends I'm sure. Thank you for joining and for sharing your artistry.

    Dec 6, 2008

  • Greg

    awesome... smooth sound - i like 'em

    Dec 7, 2008

  • Paul Metzke

    Hey Kennard,
    Sounds Great, Man!
    Thanks for including me as a friend.
    All the Best,
    Paul Metzke

    Dec 10, 2008

  • Jagsu

    Hey Kennard, Nice to meet you on Sunday. I enjoyed playing and listening to you speak on your experience. Hope to see you soon, Jagsu

    Dec 16, 2008

  • Ahveekhy

    Thanks for the request. Nice to hear your beautiful music!!! It's a pleasure, Ahveekhy

    Jan 1, 2009

  • Ahveekhy

    Nice to finally meet you in person. I enjoyed hearing you play last night at Tony's Jam session at April's. I captured some of everyone's playing. Go to my page and starting with song number 6 you will hear songs from last night. Hope to see you next time. Ahveekhy

    Jan 4, 2009

  • JO TONGO

    Hi Kennard
    What's up?

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    Have a great week
    JAH BLESS

    Jan 5, 2009

  • Brotha Ash Productions

    What's up Kennard? I do have a sister named Lisa. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BROTHA ASH

    Jan 5, 2009

  • Ken Karsh

    Thank you, Kennard. Those are very kind words.

    Jan 8, 2009

  • Robert Felton

    Hey Ken this is Mary Anns' son Robert i got the scale you gave her and made a profile on here. Just so you know I am deticated and i will practice hard because music is a passion of mine so thank you for helping me

    Jan 10, 2009

  • Eric Watson

    Hey Big Bro,
    Man I love that Estate'. Way to let'm have it!

    Eric

    Jan 14, 2009

  • Harold Walker

    Good see your page. I Remember Monday Night at the Grill with Kenny Blake we got to Jam together. Hope to have the pleasure again. Peace

    Jan 20, 2009

  • Eric Watson

    You're sounding great Big Bro! You've inspired me to learn that song man..My Foolish Heart...I Love this instrument so much...I could never repay you for bringing this thing into my life...

    Feb 21, 2009

  • Slaglerock

    Hi Kennard,

    I am definitely interested in hearing your release when it comes out. If you are interested, we could probably do a feature on the release or any upcoming gigs in support of it, since you're a local artist. When your CD is ready, you could send me a copy at work.

    The address is:

    The Daily News
    C/O Eric Slagle
    409 Walnut Street
    McKeesport PA 15132

    If you want to call me there, the number is 412-664-9161x1966.
    By the way, 'm listening to "Moanin'" on your profile page. Sounds good. Any shows coming up soon?

    Eric

    Feb 26, 2009

  • Stan Gilmer

    Thx Kennard...............

    Mar 1, 2009

  • Michele Bensen

    Thank you Kennard for the nice complement. It was a pleasure meeting you that evening at the Hazlett Theater. Is that venue still happening?
    Best of luck,
    Michele Bensen

    Mar 2, 2009

  • Christopher J.

    Love the spiritual enery... Thank you Mr Kennard W. You Sound nice I can feel the tranquillity and that gentle respectful gift in you man it's all natural.

    Mar 7, 2009

  • JO TONGO

    Hi Kennard.
    What's up?
    Thx 4 passing by & enjoying my video.
    Have a great monday Bro.
    JAH BLESS

    Mar 9, 2009

  • Sweet William (Bill Howard)

    Hey Kenny, I've finally taken some time out to get back at you.We go so far back, and I'm just glad you've stayed into your music. I enjoyed your take on "Foolish Heart" real nice. I'll be hooking up with you I'm sure. We'll do some standards and hopefully feel that Groove only Jazz can bring. I'm looking for a new set of Vibes, if you come across anything or anyone put the word out that Sweet William is looking for a Righteous Harp. In the mean time you be smooth and I'll be listening to all the melodies that make it all Happen. Later BH

    Mar 13, 2009

  • Ricco J.L.Martello

    Please it is my pleasure tobe among some of the worlds greatest Jazz Musians n I am Honored to be here!!!!!!!!!

    Mar 14, 2009

  • Roy Sonne

    Hey Kennard,
    Great to meet you and to hear you play.
    Looking forward to next time.
    Best wishes.
    Roy

    Apr 6, 2009

  • Dr. Martin E. Rosenberg

    Hi Kennard: You are too kind! Please, let's get together play some tunes sometime!

    Apr 6, 2009

  • Luther DeJarunett

    Hi Kennard! I've been hanging out on your page for a while. I listened to all the tunes, and I enjoyed them even more than when you first shared them with me! You tell a great story!

    Apr 13, 2009

  • L'Tanya Williams

    Likewise!!! I enjoyed chatting with you last night. I look forward to seeing you again soon!!!

    Apr 14, 2009

  • Willie Ali Parham

    Kennard, hey what's up? I appreciated that advise about the pgh.jazz net.
    It is totally a groove,and I'm here listening to your rendition of Song for My Father. How sweet it is. I miss playing songs with you at the Jug. Remember? Just thought I thank you for the tip. Peace Ali.

    Apr 18, 2009

  • Dan Wasson

    Kennard, thanks for sharing 'Mother's Day', it's great!

    Apr 21, 2009

  • ROBERTA

    Kennard,
    What a beautiful tribute to all mothers! You have a wonderful talent and I want to thank you so very much for sharing.
    Bert

    May 3, 2009

  • Eric Watson

    Thanks big bro, you sound great! ...I can't wait until we can sit down together again with these guitars.... Love YOU !!!

    Eric

    Jun 6, 2009

  • Ahlayashabi

    your Guitar playing is fabulous I love the sound. I wish I could play like that.

    Sep 25, 2009

  • Marta Graciela Bressi

    Dear kennard,

    ¨But beautiful¨ is very sweet..!!!

    Regards.

    Marta

    Sep 28, 2009

  • Marta Graciela Bressi

    Dear kennard,

    I´d really appreciate it if you could take the time to look at my work and leave your impressions here or in the guestbook on my homepage- http://www.freewebs.com/miartemartagracielabressi- where there are more samples of my digital art works, engravings and sculptures. The web site´s in Spanish but, if you want to read the texts in English, you can access my Livejournal:

    http://pallasatheneas.livejournal.com

    You can also visit the website we created with the Belgian jazz musician Dirk Schreurs to make our recent video art collaboration known to the world:

    http://www.freewebs.com/mindsofglass

    Regards,

    Marta

    Sep 28, 2009

  • Shawnee Lake

    Where are you? I went to Tanna Restaurant in East Liberty last Wed. and the band rocked the house. Some musicians sat in and I sang a song. You might want to stop by some Wednesday.

    Oct 24, 2009

  • Dan Wasson

    Christmas Time is nice!

    Dec 3, 2009

  • Luther DeJarunett

    HAPPY NEW YEAR, KENNARD! THE MUSIC IS SOUNDING VERY GOOD, AS ALWAYS! I THINK THAT "BUT BEAUTIFUL" IS MY NEW FAVORITE! ALL THE BEST TO YOU IN 2010!!!

    Jan 4, 2010

  • Michelle

    Thank you for accepting my friend request. I love your blog, "The Musical Hill". It sent chills through me when you mentioned my all time favorite vocalist, Phyllis Hyman...wow. And thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you will pay us a visit sometime or just stop in to say hello to the owner, Simmone Godson who like myself is a lover of music and people...we would love to hear some of your stories.

    May 19, 2010

  • Garl Germany III

    Nice meeting and jammin with you late nlight

    Jul 26, 2010

  • Marta Graciela Bressi

    Dear Kennard,

    Thanks for your gratitude.I'm a member.

    Marta:)

    Aug 23, 2010

  • Marta Graciela Bressi

    Dear Kennard Williams,

    I´d really appreciate it if you could take the time to look at my work and leave your impressions here or in the guestbook on my homepage- http://www.freewebs.com/miartemartagracielabressi- where there are more samples of my digital art works, engravings and sculptures. The web site´s in Spanish but, if you want to read the texts in English, you can access my Livejournal:

    http://pallasatheneas.livejournal.com

    You can also visit the website we created with the Belgian jazz musician Dirk Schreurs to make our recent video art collaboration known to the world:

    http://www.freewebs.com/mindsofglass

    New Website: http://martagracielabressistudios.webs.com/

    Regards,

    Marta

    P.S.: Unfortunately, i' ve got too many contact on the network to add more.File free to add me if you want.

    Aug 23, 2010