PNC Arts Alive presents Jazz Cultural Voices.   The PNC Arts Alive Initiative has demonstrated a belief in the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts and a commitment to providing us with the funding that makes this event possible.

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“Philly Beats” –  the  Music and Musicians is a genre of late 1960s–1970s soul music characterized by funk influences and lush instrumental arrangements, often featuring sweeping strings and piercing horns.  Celebrating the rich history of Philly’s R&B musical gifts to the world, under the direction of Alfie Pollitt, keyboards and George Bussey, alto saxophonist.

Alfred “Alfie” Pollitt, pianist, composer has written well over one hundred songs.   Major jazz influences included John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Horace silver, and Jimmy Smith.  These and other musical greats helped to shape and formulate Alfie’s diverse playing style.  Throughout Alfie’s aspiring musical career he has had the fortunate opportunity to perform with a broad spectrum of prominent jazz and R & B performers, including Donald Byrd, Archie Shepp, Art Blakey, Norman Connors, Sister Sledge, Billy Paul, Stephanie Mills, George Howard and the Four Tops, along with Alfie’s own bands and ensembles.

Featuring:

Alfred “Alfie” Pollitt, keyboard

George Bussey, alto sax

Sam Reed, tenor sax

Harold Watkins, trombone

Charles Washington, trumpet

Paul Giess, trumpet

Robert ” Wa Wa ” Le Grand, guitar

Dennis Harris, guitar

Tony ” TNT ” Jones, bass

Carlos DeVaughn Railey, drums

Greg Moore, percussion

Sherry Wilson Butler,vocalist

Suzanne Burgess, vocalist

Shawn Wilson, vocalist