Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Debut

Posted by kennzie on 13th October 2009 in Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra

“BRAVO” The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra made it’s official premiere at the new August Wilson Center, Downtown. Jazz fans, join together and support this renewed effort!

Read the full article here: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/music/s_647661.html

Kenny joins the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra

Posted by kennzie on 9th October 2009 in Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra

“Great News for Pittsburgh and Jazz!” At last, the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra (PJO) is back and Kenny is proud to join the  newly resurrected 16-piece band.

The orchestra has received grants from the Multicultural Arts Initiative and funds from the August Wilson Center to begin performing a quarterly concert series as well as other events throughout town.   Sean Jones, co-creator pushed to re-energize  Pittsburgh’s tremendous jazz legacy, an idea in perfect alignment with the August Wilson Center.

Read the full article here: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09280/1003454-388.stm#ixzz0TSFHxYSP

Visual Melodies

Posted by kennzie on 7th May 2009 in Eyes & Ears

dsc_0014.jpg I have always been passionate about music, but in college I found photography.  Like music; shapes, symmetry and balance formed a common thread.   Today, my camera is always with me ready to create music for the eyes and imagination.  I have added a Photography area on the site to share my point of view.

Kenny joins the Jazz Flute Big Band

Posted by kennzie on 22nd April 2009 in Jazz Flute Big Band

Kenny is selected for Jazz Flute Big BandDr. Powell has been selected by the National Flute Association as a charter member of the newly formed Jazz Flute Big Band. Their first performance is scheduled to take place in New York City on August 15, 2009 at the Grand Marquis Ballroom (Marriott Hotel). He was also named as an alternate in the 2009 Jazz Flute Competition. This is the same competition Dr. Powell won in 2003 when he performed in Las Vegas. Congratulations!
Learn more by following this link.
Read the entire article on Page 11 of Link Magazine

Welcome to the NEW Kenny Powell . NET!

Posted by kennzie on 16th October 2008 in Welcome

Greetings,
Welcome and thank you for visiting my website. Photo of Dr. Kenneth E. PowellThe purpose of KennyPowell.Net is to provide clients with regularly updated information specific to my upcoming Performances and highlight the ensembles / musicians I am affiliated with. The Music & Art area includes samples of my CD, Sunset Boulevard and a few artistic pieces. In the Links section, I have included reference and resources for my colleagues and others interested in accessing additional music and arts information. And, Kenny provides a short bio for those who want to know me a little better. I am an educator and a musician who will spare no effort to demonstrate talent and professionalism.