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Hi Folks, Please join us this coming Saturday, October 9th as we perform for a fall Jazz Concert at the 3rd Street Gallery in  Carnegie Pa.  We start at 7pm and play till 9:30. Joe Defazio on Piano, Vince Taglieri on drums, Sunny Sunseri on bass and myself Roger on trumpet. All concerts at the gallery are BYOB - BYOF Adm.$15 at the door. Hope to see you there, Sincerely,  RogerSee More
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Hi Folks, I recently released a Gospel C.D. entitled "To God be the glory" Some of the musicians are from my jazz band and others are from Victory Baptist Church. It sells for $13.95 and all proceeds above expenses go to the church. You can hear one of the songs by going to "My Page" here on the jazz website and click on "My Music"  Can order through paypal rbarbo4@verizon.net or send check to me( Roger Barbour) at 1622 Webster Ave, Pgh Pa 15219.  Shipping is free.   Sincerely,   Roger BarbourSee More
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I am leader of the " Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet" . I am one of the performing groups in the Pgh Cultural Trust Jazz Live series at the Pgh CLO. We also Perform for corporations around town, Weddings and private parties
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Hi Folks, I recently released a Gospel C.D. entitled "To God be the glory" Some of the musicians are from my jazz band and others are from Victory Baptist Church. It sells for $13.95 and all proceeds above expenses go to the church. You can hear one of the songs by going to "My Page" here on the jazz website and click on "My Music"  Can order through paypal rbarbo4@verizon.net or send check to me( Roger Barbour) at 1622 Webster Ave, Pgh Pa 15219.  Shipping is free.   Sincerely,   Roger…

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At 3:47pm on August 16, 2010, Barbara Ray gave Roger Barbour Sr a gift
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Mr. and Mrs. Barbour: Thank you for all the years of friendship and encouragement that you have shown. Sincerely yours, Ms. B
At 1:31am on November 27, 2009, Francis Bruce Marion, DC said…
Fabulous true holiday spirit your music inspires in all of us!!! sincerely with you in spirit for the holidays, Dr Bruce
At 3:34pm on August 24, 2009, Fred Freshwater said…
Thanks, Roger. Everyone enjoyed the night ... looking forward to the next!

Fred
At 8:08pm on August 10, 2009, Fred Freshwater said…
Roger,
Unless something totally unexpected occurs, Kathy & I will see you at Melange Bistro Bar on 8/14. We should have between 9 - 13 people we will be bringing with us. I don't suppose that this should present any problem (never been there). We'll try to make reservations. Looking forward to it.

FRF
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At 9:41pm on August 3, 2009, Fred Freshwater said…
Roger,
Hope you are well! I'm looking for your next event so we can come but don't see anything current. Wondering what your schedule is. Could you email me so I can set something up?

Fred Freshwater
At 5:54pm on August 3, 2009, Dave Yoho said…
Hi Roger, It was a real pleasure to meet you at last night's open stage at the Around The Corner in Millvale. You and Joe Romeo(on sax) made for a great impromptu horn section and sounded fantastic. Thanks for taking the night's Yinzide Out project up to another level. I hope you enjoyed yourself and will see you again. Thanks, Dave
At 3:18am on July 7, 2009, Willie Ali Parham said…
Rodger is my main man,and we go back very far. I was happy to talk with you and play on stage once again with you at Bpep. Looks like you are moving right along. I hope to catch one of your shows soon. Until we meet again, your friend ALI
At 1:44am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…
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
At 11:44pm on December 16, 2008, Luther DeJarunett said…
Hi Roger! How are you? I heard your CD for the first time on Saturday at Little E's. I was very impressed! They played it in between our sets all night, so I guess the owner was impressed with it too. How can I get a copy? I tried to look for it online, but I had no luck.

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