Kevin Howard – Landside Piano
Kevin Howard – Landside Piano
November 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
National Recording Artist Kevin Howard is a world class keyboardist, writer, composer
and producer. Born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and now living in Maryland.
Kevin was honored as Jazz artist of the year 2018 by the Pennsylvania House of
Representative which he was recognized on the floor in Harrisburg,PA. and received a
citation to honor him. In addition Kevin has received several awards which include
three “Best Jazz Performer Awards” from renowned local urban radio station WAMO;
the WQED Harry Schwab Excellence in the arts award; Best Jazz Performer
Champions Association; Pittsburgh City Paper “top three jazz performers”. Kevin, along
with his band served as the Pittsburghʼs WJJJ Smooth Jazz Band for more than two
years, performing at various events sponsored by the radio station.
Kevin recently toured with and was the musical director for jazz saxophone legend
Ronnie Laws, also recorded and performed with saxophonist Marion Meadows, Norman
Connors, Lonnie Liston Smith, Najee, and George Benson. In addition has shared the
stage with Jonathan Butler, Cameo,Roy Ayers, Pieces of a dream, Joe McBride and
John Legend.
Kevin also headlined concerts in Maui Hawaii, Carlyle Club,Vienna Wine & Jazz
Festival, Atlanta GA, Parkersburg,WV Jazz on the Green and Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-
culture Festival, Jazz under the Stars Harrisburg PA, International Festival Baltimore
MD., National Urban League Convention,Spaghettini (Seal Beach California ),Bethesda
Jazz & Blues Club, Fire Station One in Silver Spring,Maryland Live Casino Resort and
several venues nationwide.
Kevin has four CDʼs “Random Groove”, “Collage”, and “Special Edition” which includes
special guest saxophonist Marion Meadows and guitarist Rohn Lawrence and “Travel”
which was released on September 2015 the CD Release Party was held at the
legendary jazz Club Blues Alley as part of their 50th year celebration. The new CD
Travels is doing well over seas and in the states and is available at local stores and
online CDBaby, Amazon, I-Tunes and several other markets.
Kevin Howardʼs smooth dynamic sound, warm personality and infectious smile will
have you yearning for more. Together with his band of world class musicians, the
sounds you experience are tantalizing, smooth, dynamic , and mesmerizing. They
project energy, passion and charisma in concert that is the essence of the Kevin
Howard Experience. Kevin is a true entertainer.
wwwkevinhoward.net