Howie Alexander

Profile Information:

Pittsburgh Connection
Born, Raised, Learned, Shared, Loved
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Ahmad Jamal, Art Blakey, Sam Johnson, Keith Moncrief, Greg Humpries, Charles "Poogie" Bell, Dr. Nelson Harrison, Dr. James T. Johnson Jr., Dr. Mike Taylor, George Green, George Benson, Paul Thomson, James T. Johnson III, Ryan Tedder, Roger Humpries, Roger Ryan, Ian Gordan, John Mosely, Roger Humphries, Michelle Mitchel, Mike Karr, Christiana Leach, David "Stretch" Hughes, Gene Ludwig, Gene Stovall, Omar Abdul Lawrence, Dan Wasson, Norm Hogel, Ron Tucker, Bobby Boswell, Pam Johnson, Joe Harris, Sam Darkins, Craig Davis, Dave Throckmorton, Mike Day, Keith Stebler, Jay Willis, Danny Roache, Kenny Blake, Brian Clark, Donna Davis, SugarCane
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
The Crawford Grill (Hill District)
About Me:
You can tell alot about me by looking at my Pgh Favorites list. The more people you know from that list, the more info you have on me, musically. other than that....
Single
Black
Male
Loves Jazz
Often "Socratic"
Video Games are awesome.
Mean people suck.
Go Steelers!
Black history is year round.
Believe....in something.
Faith works......out.
Love one another...even if its gotta be the TOUGH kind.

Comment Wall:

  • Howie Alexander

    My list of Favorites is toooooo short.

    Feb 3, 2008

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    Hey Howie.

    Thanks for joining. I encourage everyone in Pittsburgh to catch your regular Monday night jam session at the Ava Lounge. you are carrying the banner of the tradition in high relief. Keep up the good work.

    Feb 4, 2008

  • Jeff Rosenthal

    Hello there, Mr. Alexander -- thanks for the inspiration to pursue the great dream! Nice to find you out here!

    Feb 14, 2008

  • Dan Wasson

    get to da choppa!

    Feb 27, 2008

  • Janelle Burdell

    Yo to the Yo! Whazzzzzzzzup? Hahaha! Had a ball Monday night at the AVA Lounge. Hip scene Howie. Congrats! Thanks, -janelle

    Mar 8, 2008

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    Mar 31, 2008

  • Erin Burkett

    Hey Howie,
    ...Enjoyed the chance to hear your music and sing a few with you Saturday...great fun...wishing you all good things!

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Jazz Robertson

    hey howie!! i'm back home for the summer! how are you?

    May 14, 2008

  • Terra Merkey

    Hi! I have a question about a couple songs from the session last night..... what was the song that you played that James was singing on? A few of us were trying to figure it out. Also, did you play "better than anything" before the break? Just wondering....
    Enjoyed your session - as always!

    May 27, 2008

  • Tara Alexander

    Hello Howie, I haven't evaporated. yet. Am working on a documentary project that needs some music, will pay scale. Is there somewhere that you are playing that we can meet and talk? Tara

    Leaning on the Wind
    tfilm-video@att.net
    412 741-6358
    skype: tfimvideo

    Jun 4, 2008

  • Luke Williams

    Howie, your response to Bob Karlovitz' nonsense that he called a critique was beautiful. I so wished I had seen that grouping of masters. Hopefully the cultural trust(or someone else) will do something like it in the near future and maybe a paper could get someone who knows something about jazz to cover it

    Love ya man

    Jul 7, 2008

  • Janine Gilbert-Carter

    Hi Howie, not sure if you remember me but you played for me at my family reunion at the Wyndam. I pray all is well.

    Peace and Blessings,
    Janine

    Jul 29, 2008

  • Moe Seager

    Howey,
    It was a pleasure hearing you in July at the shadow Lounge. It was a blast for me to step up and poem with you guys on those 2 Monday evenings.
    Keep the Beat on the Pulse of Life!
    Moe Seager
    paris

    Aug 7, 2008

  • Ed Skirtich

    Hi Howie,
    I had a great time last night at AVA Lounge!
    The atmosphere was electric and artistic!

    You and the band really swung hard!

    I'm so honored that you let me share the stage with today's Pittsburgh Jazz Legends like Dr. Nelson Harrison, Sean Jones, and Jeff Grubbs.

    Everyone seemed to enjoy each other and it felt like one big family.

    It's really great that we can colloborate too, because we're musical directors of the two community music schools in Homewood.

    Keep up the good work and Keep Swinging!

    Ed Skirtich
    Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
    (412) 422-4149 (H)
    (412) 841-8046 (C)

    Oct 14, 2008

  • Ahveekhy

    Howie was a pleasure hearing you play last night..I uploaded some of the music from last night... Come to my page and check it out Peace Ahveekhy

    Jan 4, 2009

  • Donna Bailey

    Hey there, Howie,
    I sure would like to book you to play sometime.
    What is the best way to get in touch with you?
    Hope to see you soon.
    Donna

    Jan 22, 2009

  • Elliott "Bigpop" Lawrence

    What up Howie? How You Been?

    Jan 26, 2009

  • Jerry Butler

    I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB

    Feb 26, 2009

  • Mark Leonard

    What up man? Good to see you're still ticklin' dem dam keys!
    peace & love

    Mark Leonard

    Dec 18, 2009

  • Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas

    Hey Howie, couldn't make it to your Sweetwater gig last Friday, but sent some friends who said they enjoyed it immensely. Keep on "wowing" them with your fantastic gift.

    Feb 16, 2010

  • charles Darnell Lumpkins

    PEACE Howie this is Charles Lumpkins extending to much love and respect in you dilligence and commitment at AAMI.  I have been hearing great things about you.  Thank you for continuing the AAMI Jazz Lab experience for the youth it is a diamond in the ruff! Please show some love to Remelle  and Tommy Lumpkins when the return to AAMI for the 2011 Father's Day Celebration eith the AAMI Boy's Choir. PEACE  Charles Lumpkins

    Jun 13, 2011