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SUMMARY:jazzjAM on Shore Thing: Howie Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Arts and culture take center stage on Shore Thing this summer with live jazz every third Saturday during jazzjAM\, presented in partnership with the Riverlife. Experience an unforgettable waterfront vibe filled with world-class music\, community energy\, and the sounds of jazz in one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant summer destinations. \nThis event is part of the Shore Thing Performing Arts Series presented by The Charity Randall Foundation. \n\nHowie Alexander \n1992\, Taylor Allderdice H. S. graduate\, Howie Alexander\, who hails from the Blackridge area of Wilkinsburg\, PA\, grew up in a home filled with jazz\, rhythm & blues\, and funk. \nHowie took up the piano when he was 15\, and 27 years later\, with performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra\, Poogie Bell\, Ciaro\, and the likes of Stanley Turrentine on his resume\, the Duquesne University graduate performs as sideman or headliner at clubs and concert venues from Pittsburgh to Monaco. He has been a piano instructor at the Afro-American Music Institute since 1994 and is now Artistic Director. \nAlexander cites a trio of mentors: Dr. James Johnson Jr. of the Afro-American Music Institute in Homewood; guitarist Jimmy Ponder\, with whom Alexander had his first professional gig at the age of 17; and Nelson Harrison\, former trombonist with the Count Basie Orchestra.
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/jazzjam-on-shore-thing-howie-alexander/
LOCATION:2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15215\, 2 Federal Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15215
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