Trombonist Reggie Watkins, percussionist Soojin Park, Bassist Paul Thompson and Dr. Alton Merrill on keyboard. Soojin Park, percussionist, performed this evening with three members of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie. The percussionist was the featured artist in the Carnegie's Emerging Artist Series, which closed out the current season this evening. There'll be more to come next year. Trombonist Reggie Watkins, Bassist Paul Thompson, percussionist Soojin Park and Dr. Alton Merrill on keyboard. In concert with her were Dr. Alton Merrill on keyboard, Paul Thompson on bass and Reggie Watkins on trombone.. To warm up the audience with a holiday tune, the ensemble opened with a jazz version of "Chestnuts Roasting on an open Fire." The afternoon program was a mix of tempos and moods and included everything from Cole Porter's "Love for Sale" and Billy Strayhorn's "Rain Check" to Kenny ...
This Week at the Pittsburgh Playhouse There’s something for everyone at the Playhouse this week, and we are pleased to present some of Pittsburgh’s finest talent! Experience a stunning dance performance from our COPA Dance Company, engage with industry insights at a compelling thought leadership discussion led by a renowned music insider Rich Engler, and don’t miss our music performances - the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, and a concert of holiday classics by Joe Serafini of Disney+ High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ! See what’s happening, and we look forward to seeing you this week! Contemporary Choreographers Wednesday, December 11 through Sunday, December 15 The Conservatory Dance Company presents a concert featuring works by newly-appointed, to-be-announced Point Park University dance faculty. Featuring Beverly Bautista, Norbert de la Cruz, Julia Erickson, and Bridget Moore. Buy Tickets! Backstage/Onstage with Rich Engler Th...