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Kevin Hurst, Sr.

68, 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

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Rev. Dr. Bobby Fulton, Ph.D.

Hey Kevin!
Yes, I remember that night at State College. It was a good time. I came in to assist my brother and good friend from the "Emperors" "Pepsi" James Jackson. Tell everyone that I said hello and that I send my regards to you and your family. Forgive me for just getting back, however, I've been involved in several projects and haven't been able to keep up with everyone as I would like but let's continue to stay in touch. Your friend always.

Oct 19, 2008
Yavela

Hi Kevin, thanks for welcoming me. I started listening to jazz when I was very young but I didn't understand the music then but as an adult I met friends who enjoy listening to jazz music and then I got hooked again. I love African Jazz most and I've got my favourite artist from overseas the likes of George Benson, Miles Davis etc. Chat some other time it was nice and please tell your son to visit S.A there's more to see now

Nov 19, 2008
Amanda Sedgwick

Hello Kevin, thank you for your kind remarks
Isn't that so typical- you write a tune and the ones you like the most turn out to be reminiscent of something already there...but we still have to keep on trying don't we!!
Be well and have a great day.
Amanda
Amanda

Nov 19, 2008
Yavela

Hi Kevin, Yes everybody feels the loss of Mama but what can we do but to let her soul rest in peace. Mama died while performing doing what she loved most. Music was her life and we are only left with the memories. Thanks a lotl

Nov 24, 2008
Dan Wasson

all ok, will call, thanks

Nov 27, 2008
Dan Wasson

Kevin, thanks for playing and hanging. was glad that you were in when there was somewhere to play. take care

Dec 5, 2008
Amanda Sedgwick

Dear Kevin!
I know you intended it positively and loving and nothing else! And I was very happy to recieve your comment!
But you still know what I mean don´t you!
Take care and stay blessed.
Amanda

Dec 6, 2008
Amanda Sedgwick

Dear Kevin, thank you so much for your kind words.
Myself I don´t write often at all either. Sometimes I think I should make myself do it more on command, like practising my horn, the tunes have a manner of just appearing when they feel like it, like once every six months or so.
But you are right. Everything resembles something that was before and I feel thankful if I can be a small small part of the roots.

Dec 8, 2008
Luther DeJarunett

Congratulations on the birth of your new grandchild, Kevin! I'll look forward to welcoming you back to Pittsburgh. Keep in touch!

Feb 17, 2009
CALVIN STEMLEY

Kevin you have a Great memory.I remember you also and you are right that I still Love Dexter Gordon.I wrote my thesis on him.It is great to hear from you .I hope ALL IS WELL.

Take Care
Calvin

Jul 26, 2009
Ranjini

Thanks for the luv fam!

nuthin b'luv!
ya girl, Ranjini

Jul 27, 2009
Gary Walker

Hi thanks for commenting the pic yes the house is over 200 years at one time 200 years ago it stood alone but Tokyo took over LOL
I will be Headed for this spot next to Preform for the Orphan Children of Japan in Yamanashi prefecture next I think this is the kind of place you would love. http://ko-shu.jp/fumotobo/shoukai.html

Peace and Blessings

Gary Walker

Aug 6, 2009
Gary Walker

I may be in Harrisburg in September I am in Tokyo Now headed back home for LA Sept 14th I will be in Pittsburgh on the 19th
Blessings

Aug 6, 2009
Dan Wasson

Kev, I'm over at Johnny's in Wilmerding w/ Harold Betters. take care

Sep 9, 2009
Dan Wasson

just got done, catch you next time, take care

Sep 10, 2009
Schrubbel

Hi Mr. Kevin Hurst.Sr. ! Jazz Lives ! Greetings from Schru. Cologne/Germany !

Oct 20, 2009
JO TONGO

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK JAH BLESS

Feb 8, 2010
Roy Ruzika

Kevin,

I remember. Look forward to seeing you when you are in town. Jessica is back at Pangea this Friday.

Roy

Mar 31, 2010
Michelle

Will do...that's an oops on my part. Thanks--look forward to seeing you.

Apr 28, 2010
Michelle

Would love to have you...let me know the next time you're in town.

Apr 28, 2010
Dr. E

Hey Kevin, thanks and respect for the comment!

May 16, 2010
Dr. E

Thank you brother!!!

May 16, 2010
Kevin Hurst, Sr.

Sat in one tune with Howie Alexander and crew at Ava's last monday , with my buddy Dan Wasson at PD's wednesday, and with the Blues Orphans friday at Hilltoppers, did not want to leave Pittsburgh! Heard good music and visited a good friend from PITT and stayed with another brother who worked a poll tues 14hrs! Of course my family out there are always a joy to be around- kev

May 22, 2010
Dan Wasson

play on!

May 23, 2010
Ralph Lamar Smith

Thank`s for that mini key board lesson a couple weeks ago at PD`s Pub.
" On Amazing grace and the black keys " You sound great on them horns too brother. Peace & blessings Smid

May 31, 2010
Hill Jordan

Hey Kevin,
great hearing from you & plating with you briefly at PD's Pub a couple of weeks ago! Besides Nelson, Harold Betters & I there are very few trombonists in Pittsburgh who venture outside of the various big bands in the area. There's a young guy named Quintin that comes out sometimes & Reggie Watkins when he's in town but that's it. How's the music scene in Harrisburg?

HILL

Jun 1, 2010
Ralph Lamar Smith

Brother Kev, I was the guy at the bar listening with my boy ( the drummer who knew your uncle in the other burgh). I was telling you about my adventure trying to teach myself a mulitude of instruments, i unknowingly balance the flute on my shoulder and correlect the piano notes in trems of black and white keys. thats when you told me about amazing grace being written by someone with that same musical vibe.

Jun 1, 2010
Ralph Lamar Smith

Ha Ha, No problem bro!!!! I was telling Dan about the mix up just the other day. He put a nice memorial jam together for a local tenor cat that passed last year. He also thinks highly of you too, and i am honored to know both of you as good peps and great musicians. Enjoy the summer.

Jul 2, 2010
Dan Wasson

sounds good Kev, good luck w/ job and place

Aug 1, 2010
Dan Wasson

call if you need anything big brother

Sep 14, 2010
Dr. Nelson Harrison

Wow. That's an important gap filler Kevin. I'm glad to knwow that.

Dec 17, 2010
Dan Wasson

Kev, wish I could make it down to Kevin Amos's on Saturday, gotta work. I'm not far from Century II either, it's just that my schedule is all messed up. take care and have fun on Saturday

Dec 17, 2010
Dan Wasson

Kev, gotta work all weekend. when I'm off I'll give you a call so you can come up aand have some beers, take care

Dec 19, 2010
Deyana

Thanks for the friend request.

My graduate program is actually in genetics not music. Music is just a side one of my side hobbies :-) Stay blessed!

D

Jan 25, 2011
Jessica Lee

Come on and sit in kevin! Can see www.jessicaleesong.com for upcoming non-public gigs in region. . . hope all is great w you and look forward to seeing and hearing you again soon! truly, jess

Feb 9, 2011
Dr. E

Thanks so much Kevin!

Feb 24, 2011
Dr. E

Red Ribbon

Feb 24, 2011
Dr. E

Hey Brother Kevin!! How are you? It it always a pleasure to connect with you. Stay blessed and keep the music in your heart!

Love you, Sista Dr. E

Feb 24, 2011
Dr. E

Thank you! Did you say you relocated? Well, tell me what's happening there. I may be playing in your area! God willing!

Feb 25, 2011
Dan Wasson

Frenchy's is real nice. wish I could make it, take care

Mar 10, 2011
Dan Wasson

Kev, gotta work. hope all's well, take care

Apr 20, 2011
Emmett North Jr

Hey! My brother Kevin,thanks much for your comment,yes he helped quite a few people,funny enough i learned more about chords,rhythms,harmonies, voicings and playing off time from him,he gave me a break,he also loved jazz,funny enough i listened and played jazz when not on the road,George Benson,Earl Klugh,Wes,Grant Green etc.,i got more into jazz with him and being around so many great musicians,he brought me to pittsburg twice,again thanks my brother,Emmett North Jr.

Oct 6, 2011
Sydney Ellis

Hi Kevin,

I want to do a short tour (2 weeks) in your area at some clubs. It doesn't have to pay a lot. I have been here 17 years and I need to see if my voice still is good enough for the American audiences. Any suggestions about some places to contact.

Thanks,

Sydney

Jan 29, 2012
Francis Bruce Marion, DC

Yes! He is a fabulous drummer!!! sincerely Dr B

Jun 30, 2012
Barbara Ray

Hi, Kev:

Haven't touched base with you in a long time.. Hope and pray all is well with you and family.

We, too, have new addition to the family - my first great grandchild .. Her name is Lae'la Jacori .. born July 30th ...God is good.

I did go to Ian Kane's jam session in Lawrenceville at Hambone. It was most enjoyable .. got a chance to do a couple of Standards ;-)

Take care ..

Your sista/friend,

Barbara

Aug 5, 2013
Barbara Ray

Things are going to pick up .. all we have to do is keep believing and stay focused. Glad to hear you are doing well and as usual staying busy.

Take care my Bro see you soon.

Love ... from your Sista/Friend.

Aug 9, 2013
Barbara Ray

Hey, Kev .. sounds like ya had the house jumping .. that's always fulfilling. Staying positive that it all will be coming together .. full circle on our future endeavors .. until then -- will be seeing you soon.

Sep 18, 2013
Barbara Ray

As the changing of the season .. so are those that we meet... some stay for a reason why others slip away. But when we think of all the memories some good and some bad -- it was all for a purpose - all did not make us sad. Some were learning experiences as we traveled on our way .. never knowing what the future holds or what the outcome may be ... only one thing we can be sure of as we travel on our way .. and that is God loves us and HE doesn't make mistakes... God -- HE loves us and HE doesn't make mistakes.

Barbara Ray

Sep 26, 2013
Dr. Nelson Harrison

Kevin,

Your comments are so interesting and true. People need to remember what things were like so they appreciates today even more. that's what this network is about... comments from the members directly from their own experience.

Aug 29, 2015
Kevin Hurst, Sr.

I first heard the great Harold Betters in the late 70S and he was a master who was very accessible musically
Decades later I got to sit in with him and he played in a nice Italian restaurant in Wilmerding and was very accommodating. Then he played an Easter show for youth at a Catholic church in Uniontown ! Pied piper on When The Saints. A friend who was given jazz albums asked me if I heard of Harold after reading the liner notes. I told I saw him in my. College days. I showed my buddy who plays bone a AD Harold did for King? Trombones in Downbeat! I have 500 of them as I subscribed June 1975 ( biweekly) to June 2010 lol.

Aug 29, 2015

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