Reggie Watkins Quartet - Jazz at the Stifel - at Oglebay, Wheeling
Jazz at the Stifel presents Reggie Watkins Quartet 8pm Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Wheeling native and longtime Pittsburgh resident Reggie Watkins is a trombonist, pianist, producer, arranger, and composer. He has released four recordings as leader and has been featured on many others.
From 1999 to 2006 he served as trombonist and musical director for trumpet great Maynard Ferguson and then with singer-songwriter Jason Mraz from 2008 to 2013. In 2003 Watkins was chosen as a semi-finalist in the “Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition.” Watkins has performed and recorded with many great artists from various genres including Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews, Dianne Shuur, Warren Haynes, Beverley Knight, Jose Feliciano, Willie Nelson, The Backstreet Boys, Engelbert Humperdinck, Ariana Grande, Dumpstaphunk, Arturo Sandoval, Trombone Shorty, Jon Cleary, The Temptations, and The O’Jays.
Currently, in addition to leading various ensembles, he is also a member of the Grammy nominated Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band, The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Scott Bradley’s Postmodern Jukebox, and a founding member of The Keystone Jazz Collective and Steeltown Horns. Watkins endorses Michael Rath trombones, David Monette mouthpieces, and Soulo Mutes.
All tickets are $25. Purchase online or call 304-242-7700
February 10, 2024: Reggie Watkins Quartet (purchase tickets)
Reggie Watkins
Jazz at the Stifel features some of the region’s top jazz artists with crowd-pleasing performances taking place in the intimate splendor of one of Wheeling’s grand historic properties. Each show offers a selection of desserts and wines that are available for purchase. Guests can also view the art on display in the gallery.
2023-24 Jazz at the Stifel schedule:
March 9, 2024: Craig Davis Trio (purchase tickets)
April 13, 2023: Mike Ulrich and the Modelaires (purchase tickets)
A season pass (all six shows) is $130 and can be purchased online or by calling 304-242-7700. Individual performances are $25.