Harold Betters

Male

Connellsville, PA

United States

Profile Information:

Favorite website
http://www.haroldbetters.com
Pittsburgh Connection
407 East Francis Avenue
Phone # 412-414-6115
About Me:
"MR. TROMBONE," HAROLD BETTERS, is a remarkable man who has enjoyed a career spanning over four decades and is admired and respected by fellow musicians, friends, and fans nation-wide.
A native of Connellsville, Pennsylvania, he credits his success to his parents who owned and operated one of the area's hottest jazz spots.

He performed at THE ENCORE in Shadyside for so many years, it became known as "The House that Betters Built." His appearances at renowned nightspots are too numerous to mention, but a few include Pittsburgh's HOLIDAY HOUSE, Shaker Heights VIRGINIAN, Cleveland's THEATRICAL GRILL, and THE CABANA CLUB's Nero's Nook in Palo Alto, California.

With over a dozen albums and CD's to his credit, Harold can be heard on jazz radio stations and in many area clubs. He continues to be a favorite of sports fans by playing regularly at PITTSBURGH STEELER games.

Harold has performed with Louis Armstrong who described his sound as "rich and honest." Other musicians he has worked with include Al Hirt, Slide Hampton, Ramsey Lewis, and Urbie Green. The Harold Betters Quartet toured with Ray Charles and appeared with comedian, Dick Gregory, at New York's Apollo Theater.

He has guested on several television shows including "The Tonight Show," "Merv Griffin," and "Mike Douglas," as well as on local TV programs in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and San Francisco. Recognized by the Playboy Jazz Poll as one of the best trombonists in the country, and as "Mr. Versatility" by Downbeat Magazine, he has also been named "Man of the Year in Music" by the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.

His formal musical training was received at Ithaca College and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Mr. Betters contributes mastery of his craft to the future by conducting jazz clinics, seminars, and workshops on the campuses of INDIANA, PENN STATE, PITT, and WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

THE MAN and his horn are legendary - our nation's audiences have been richly blessed to have heard him.
Website:
http://www.haroldbetters.com
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Comment Wall:

  • Harold Betters

    If you have a Photo-image or Video of Harold Betters (with others also) AND would like to add it to this photo collection, please e-mail Image or Video To; mailmandeliver@yahoo.com Title email: HB COLLECTION.

    Mar 27, 2009

  • DR. LEO CASINO

    My brother Iam truly honored to be your friend on the Burg Jazz scene. I am going to give you a call when I come to the burg soon.


    Y

    Mar 27, 2009

  • Michele Bensen

    Welcome to the Pittsburgh Jazz Netwrok site. Times have changed , right? Where was this when we needed it about 40 years ago? Ha Ha. good to see you here Harold.
    Peace,
    Michele

    Mar 28, 2009

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    Welcome Big Brother,

    Glad you could join us. Now we are getting somewhere. Your page is very well done and there are some nice pictures of you that preceded you on this network. Also thanks for posting your blogs and gigs. Our members are starting to fill up the clubs. Please add me as a friend.

    Mar 29, 2009

  • Kennard Roosevelt Williams

    Thank you for your response. It's truly an honor...welcome to the network.

    Best Wishes,

    Mar 29, 2009

  • Marshall McDonald

    Harold Betters, nice looking page! One of the best here. Glad you are well my Pittsburgh friend.

    Apr 17, 2009

  • Kevin Hurst, Sr.

    A supreme honor to be your friend here where you are the supreme person! Pittsburgh has a blessing in having you as an exponent of its great heritage. Always love hearing you and graciously you allowed me to sit in a couple times, your sound is awesome! My main man Dan Wasson plays with you first took me to see you back in the 70s when we masqueraded as engineering students at PITT.- kevin hurst

    Aug 10, 2009

  • jdlaughead

    Hey! BLOW YOUR HORN!

    Sep 6, 2010