Playing Music Again (in some cases, with others)

Just two weeks ago, I played a live, socially distanced outdoor gig with a bassist and drummer (see photo above). It was my first time making music with other musicians in exactly six months and one day. SIX MONTHS AND ONE DAY. And now, I am very happy to be able to say that I have four upcoming performances in the next month— and that three of these are with other people. Two of the performances will be live streamed and are free of charge (but require that you register in advance).

Here are the dates and descriptions:•Wednesday, September 16 from 7-8:30 pmONLINEJazz Poetry Month/Off Minor Jazz SeriesCIty of Asylum, Pittsburgh, PAwith Dwayne Dolphin, bass; Thomas Wendt, drumsFeaturing a full set of instrumentals by pianist Nat “King” Cole followed by collaborative improvisations with three poets: mónica teresa ortiz, Mansur Rajih, Sara Borjas, and Grace Shuyi Liew.FREE LIVE STREAM! Registration is required HERE.

•Saturday, September 19 from 6-9 pmIN PERSONDeanna Witkowski TrioCon Alma, Pittsburgh, PAwith Paul Thompson, bass; Thomas Wendt, drumsWe’ll be playing a lot of Mary Lou Williams tunes.This is a live, outdoor, socially distanced gig.

•Sunday, October 4: FESTIVAL OF FRIENDSHIP: TWO ONLINE EVENTS

at 6 pm: “What Can Find Us?” A panel discussion (including Deanna) of the deeper implications of the festival theme.FREE LIVE STREAM! Registration is required HERE.

at 7:30 pm: Deanna Witkowski Trio plays Mary Lou Williamswith Paul Thompson, bass; Thomas Wendt, drumsFREE LIVE STREAM! Registration is required HERE.View and register for the entire festival lineup HERE.

•Sunday, October 18 at 2 pmIN PERSONDeanna performs solo pianoAllegheny RiverStone Center for the ArtsFoxburg, PAThis is a live performance in a concert hall that will seat up to 50% of their capacity. Tickets are available HERE.For more info on any of these dates, view Deanna’s calendar.