Kevin Hurst, Sr.

67, 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

Comment Wall:

Load Previous Comments

  • Rev. Dr. Bobby Fulton, Ph.D.

    Hope all is well and that you have a Merry Christmas - Holiday Season, and a much success in the New Year 2016!

    Dec 20, 2015

  • Janice Robinson

    HI Kevin!
    Thank you for your comments.Happy holidays and all the best in the years to come!
    Janice Robinson

    Dec 31, 2024

  • Kevin Hurst, Sr.

    Your welcome Janice Robinson! Very nice to hear from you here. I've caught some nice jazz tributes to Underrated lady Jazz artists such as harpist Dorothy Ashby, big band leader Toshiko Akiyoshi and James Johnson III did a nice tribute to his former bass Ahmad Jamal from Pittsburgh of course. All at the City of Asylum in the Northside is my new haunt!

    Jan 5