Thomas Wendt’s “Off Minor” Honors Barry Harris with Michael Weiss at Alphabet City, Northside

In Person - and online stream -

A tribute to the legendary pianist, composer and educator Barry Harris with one of longstanding friends and pianistic admirers, Michael Weiss

Michael Weiss- piano; Thomas Wendt - drums; Paul Thompson - bass

Pianist Michael Weiss, grand prize winner of the 2000 BMI/Thelonious Monk Institute Composers Competition, has established a formidable reputation working in the groups of jazz legends Johnny Griffin, Art Farmer, Frank Wess, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Lou Donaldson, Charles McPherson, the Jazztet, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. In addition to his demand as a sideman, Weiss’ role as bandleader, recording artist, composer, arranger and educator have earned him accolades from both audiences and critics.

Thomas Wendt is a graduate of the Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and has been a professional musician since the age of 14. Based in Pittsburgh, Thomas is an active member of the current Jazz scene playing with groups led by Joe Negri, Dwayne Dolphin, Mark Strickland, Kenia, and the latin Jazz group Salsamba, in addition to leading his own groups including the sextet, Firm Roots.

Paul Thompson has been playing bass professionally for over 30 years, including recording and touring stints with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine. Recent playing credits include Hubert Laws, Geri Allen, Micheal Feinstein, and Bob James, among others.

Michael Weiss and Barry Harris