Jeff “Tain” Watts to perform at Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
Feb. 27
Jazz concert
On Feb. 27 at 8 p.m., Kente Arts Alliance welcomes home jazz drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts to the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty.
Hailing from Pittsburgh, Watts has established himself as one of the most celebrated practitioners of the modern jazz era, known for his expertise as a heavy and intense swing player, reflective of older jazz drummers like Elvin Jones. He was an integral part of both Wynton and Branford Marsalis early bands and has also worked with Kenny Garrett, McCoy Tyner and Michael Brecker in addition to leading his own groups, which have explored hip-hop, funk and reggae.
This Pittsburgh engagement will feature his star-studded quartet consisting of Watts on drums, David Budway on piano, Troy Roberts on saxophone and Yunior Terry Cabrera on bass.
General admission tickets are $30-$40 and available online at www.showclix.com or by phone at 888-718-4253.
Kente Arts Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization.
For more information, visit www.kentearts.org or call 412-322-0292.