Join Kenny with Pittsburgh Jazz Ensemble

Jazz flutist and saxophonist Dr. Kenneth Powell DSC_0657will be the featured guest artist performing with the University of Pittsburgh Jazz Ensemble on

Thursday, April 20th at 8:00 p.m. in the Bellefield Hall Auditorium.

Tickets available at the door; Cash ONLY:

General Admission $10.00

Students $5.00

Tempting offer of Motown sound

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Kenny will appear again with the Temptations for more great shows in Greensburg, PA and Hagerstown, Maryland.
With great songs and a 15-piece band, the live stage show is an experiuence that continues to “WoW” audiences around the world.  The Temptations continue to deliver their Motown vocal sound that made them famous.  “Get ready, cause here they come!”

 

Saturday – July 9, 2016 – 8:00 pm
The Palace Theatre

Saturday – July 16, 2016 – 8:00 pm
The Maryland Theatre

2015 NFA Jazz Flute Competition

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The National Flute Association recently informed Dr. Powell that he won the 2015 NFA Jazz Flute Competition. He will perform in Washington, D.C. at the 43rd Annual National Flute Association Convention ” Out of Many, One” at Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel on August 15. Winner's Certificate

Kenny with THE QUEEN

Kenny willQueen of Soul, Aretha Franklin appear with the one and only “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Hall on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 P.M.

Aretha returns to Pittsburgh for her first appearance in over 13 years! Don’t miss an evening full of her greatest hits with one of music’s most legendary icons.

Kenny caught in the act at Fat Cat’s

Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club is located on Deck 6 of Kenny on NCL EpicNorwegian Cruise Lines,  “Epic”.   This Club has a split personality featuring both jazz and the blues and a great reputation for consistent talent. By day, jam with the performers – at night, the professionals hit the stage.

It looks like Kenny has his sea legs.

 

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The Cannonball saxophone company recently added Dr. Powell on their website recognizing him as a distinguished educator who performs on Cannonball instruments.

PJO Holiday Celebration featuring Freddy Cole

PJO-121413Take a break from your busy holiday prep with The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Annual Holiday Celebration! The PJO returns to the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild for the first time with their annual holiday celebration. Artistic Director of the Orchestra, Sean Jones, says, “We want to try to recreate the spirit of what the holiday is all about.” This very popular concert spreads Christmas cheer and old favorites receive a jazz makeover, as the skilled musicians of the PJO render a new treatment on holiday classics, and turn the holiday season into a unique celebration of wonder, bliss and merriment the whole family will enjoy. With featured vocalist Freddy Cole, who The New York Times says, “has an impeccable sense of swing…he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive.”