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The Art of the Story

Pianist and educator Howie Alexander is enjoying Pittsburgh's rich jazz history

By Doug Doyle
Published December 18, 2024 at 7:46 AM EST
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Howie Alexander performing at the AWAACC on Friday night as part of the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Doug Doyle
Howie Alexander performing at the AWAACC on Friday night as part of the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Pittsburgh native, pianist and educator Howie Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle prior to his first set at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.

Pianist and educator Howie Alexander
Doug Doyle
Pianist and educator Howie Alexander

You can hear the entire interview with Howie Alexander here.

Howie Alexander and his group perform at the AWAACC as part of the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. He also was one of the headliners outside on Satiurday.
Doug Doyle
Howie Alexander and his group perform at the AWAACC as part of the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. He also was one of the headliners outside on Satiurday.

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Doug Doyle
Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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