Chuck Cooper Classic @ The August Wilson Center

Last weekend I played an exciting show at the August Wilson Center. It was an event to honor Chuck Cooper, the first African American to be drafted into the NBA.

I had a chance to open the music portion of the event followed by stellar performance by a myriad of Pittsburgh's favorite jazz masters (including Sean Jones). International act, Dwele, was the featured performer for the night. He had an excellent set.

Here's a somewhat lengthy video of the night. Hope you like.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• joy ike
• sean jones
• dwele
• august wilson center
• rex rideout
• PNC
• Chuck Cooper
• NBA
• basketball
• Duquesne
• jazz
• roby
• supersax
• edwards

[joyikemusic]

ya, it was a good time, Chris :)

[chrisarahj]

imean my cousin.

[chrisarahj]

iwas here my uncle made that thing happen.. donald bell and my cousin played thee keyboard with thee big band... rex rideout.. ireally enjoyed thee show u did a great performance. haha isee u cought my uncle in here too.

[Yvning]

Rock on, "Human Nature"! This must have been a mind-blasting show! Wish I could have been there.

[mzbeautiful187]

I love Dwele!!!