Legendary Roger Humphries: Fast Facts

By Trevor Miles

On November 29th, local artist Roger and the RH Factor will perform at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, as a part of the 7th Annual Suite Life: A Billy Strayhorn Birthday Bash.

Roger Humphries has had an incredible five decades in the jazz world and you can learn more Fast Facts about his legacy right here!

• Humphries went professional at 14 as a jazz drummer
• He has worked with greats like Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, and Horrace Silver
• RH Factor, Humphries band, was created in 1972
• He has taught at the University of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), Slippery Rock University
• February 23 is recognized by the City of Pittsburgh as Roger Humphries Day
• He has done extensive touring in Europe, even releasing an album there
• Humphries has over a dozen albums on his discography, including a Christmas album
• Roger and the RH Factor perform regularly in Pittsburgh’s Strip District at CJ’s Lounge

Come and enjoy Roger Humprhies and the RH Factor: Nov. 29th  ::  Kelly Strayhorn Theater :: 8 PM

Link to tickets and more info:

7th Annual Suite Life: A Billy Strayhorn Birthday Bash