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Roger Humphries :: Tribute to George Benson

KST Presents

EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, April 27, 2019
8pm / Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Penn Ave Artist in Residency
Our tribute to local jazz legends continues with a celebration the life and legacy of legendary vocalist and guitarist, George Benson. Award-winning percussionist and icon, Roger Humphries and the RH Factor traverse audiences through a musical journey in the preservation of the rich jazz histories of Pittsburgh. Born and raised in the Hill district of Pittsburgh, Benson has often been referred to as a child prodigy and first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. Benson launched a successful solo career, becoming most known for his alternating practices between jazz, pop, R&B, and scat singing helping to shape today’s diverse sounds in music.

The RH Factor features;

    • Mark Strickland – Guitarist
    • Lou Stellute –  Saxophone
    • Leonard Johnson – Keyboard
    • Antonio Cruise – Piano
    • Dwayne Dolphin – Bass
    • George Jones – Congo drums
    • Sandy Dowe – Vocals
    • Dewayne Chandler – Vocals

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TICKETS

Pay What Makes You Happy! Tickets for this event are available at any price. Simply choose the level that makes you happy—or name your own! All seats are general admission.

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