Fri Oct 11
Al Strong featuring Dr. Ira Wiggins and Robert Trowers
7:30PM / $20 - $30 | $2.31 - $2.79 Fees Get Tickets
Al Strong
Al Strong’s discipline and dedication to his craft have forged a prominent career that includes performances and recordings with music legends such as Aretha Franklin, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Foreign Exchange, Dwele, Eric Roberson, and The Hamiltones. He’s also served as music director for hip-hop pioneer Rakim and has headlined shows at the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Fest, and Blues Alley.
Dr. Ira Wiggins is the former director of NCCU's Jazz Studies Program. Robert Trowers, current faculty member of NCCU performed with Lionel Hampton, Illinois Jacquet, Count Basie Big Band under the direction of Frank Foster, Al Grey, Slide Hampton to name just a few. He has several recordings on the Concord label under his own name.
Al Strong - trumpet
Dr. Ira Wiggins - saxophone/flute
Robert Trowers - trombone
piano/bass/drums - tbd
7:30PM / $20 - $30 | $2.31 - $2.79 Fees Get Tickets