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Reggie Watkins and Orrin Evans for JazzLive Tuesdays, Allegheny Overlook, Downtown

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BNY Mellon presents Pittsburgh Jazz Live Tuesdays from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Reggie's 50th birthday show!! Featuring pianist Orrin Evans with Tony DePaolis - bass and James Johnson III - drums.

Trombonist, pianist, arranger and composer Reggie Watkins has released three recordings as leader. From 1999 to 2006 he served as trombonist and musical director for trumpeter and band leader Maynard Ferguson and from 2008 to 2013 with singer-songwriter Jason Mraz. Now in addition to leading his own trio, quartet and the Steeltown Horns, he is a member of Orrin Evans' Captain Black Big Band, The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Postmodern Jukebox, and a founding member of The Keystone Jazz Collective.

LOCATION: Allegheny Overlook is a new pop-up park located in downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District on Fort Duquesne Boulevard between 7th St. and Stanwix St. Anchored by a stage and featuring Janel Young's Pathway to Joy street mural, it offers visitors expansive riverfront views, fresh food, drinks, live music, and more in a park-like setting, all summer long.

Earlier Event: August 23
Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown