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Brent White Trio at 2nd Fridays On Lancaster Avenue
Courtesy of Theresa C. Robinson | Posted on August 4, 2013
Where
2nd Fridays On Lancaster Avenue
3808 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
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When
Fri, October 11, 2013
7PM-10PM
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Musicians
Brent White
tromboneAbout
BRENT WHITE is well on his way to becoming a legend in his own right, having studied trombone with some of the best in jazz such as Slide Hampton and Al Grey and played with the likes of John Legend and Chubby Checker and receiving accolades from legendary jazz great Mickey Roker who says WHITE makes music that “feels good”.
WHITE began playing the trombone in 6th grade. Not easily deterred, WHITE practiced and persisted, receiving his early training at the High School of Creative and Performing Arts and the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. After graduating high school, he continued his studies at Widener University in Electrical Engineering. Never a beat behind, he continued sharpening his skills under the tutelage of Rich Genovese (Philadelphia Orchestra) and upon receiving his Bachelor’s degree, entered the Masters program at the University of the Arts where he studied closely with John Fedchock, Clifford Adams (from Kool and the Gang) and the world-renowned Robin Eubanks. His focused study and musical ability earned him an honored performance with Slide Hampton....