Program Type:
Special ProgrammingAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 7, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
This show honors Pittsburgh giants of jazz and their music. Louis Lucarelli will be performing a variety of numbers with accompanying pianist, Andy Yalch.
Musicians from Pittsburgh have dominated the jazz world over many years. Some have left Pittsburgh and moved to larger markets, others have remained in Pittsburgh. This show salutes their accomplishments as well as their music.
Registration Required.
BIO
Louis Lucarelli
Main instruments: Vibes and Voice.
Lou is a Composer, Retired Music Educator and Lyricist. He attended West Liberty State University, in West Virginia, graduating with a B.A. in music education with a percussion major.
Prior to College, Lou served two years in the Army’s First Division band as a percussionist. After retiring from Pittsburgh Public Schools as a music teacher, he has played Vibes at numerous Jazz clubs in and around the Pittsburgh area.
For the last few years Lou has also added vocals to his repertoire. He has studied with voice teachers from Duquesne and CMU. Lou and his brother Jerry composed their first album in 2004 under the name New Millennium Jazz Project which was called the Mushroom Queen. His latest album, Alone Again, Unnaturally, was put out in 2022, which he composed most of the music. The album is dedicated to his late brother Jerry.
Andy Yalch
Pianist Teacher, Composer Conductor, and Arranger
Experience: 40+ Years Professional Performance
35+ Years Performing With National Name Acts
-Music Director Trinity Jazz Orchestra Pianist Trinity Music Group—All Ensembles
-Pianist Riverview Jazz Ensemble-Pittsburgh Do-Woop Big band and all other smaller groups.
-Pianist-Pittsburgh Big Band Legends.
-Jazz Director Of Arts in Pittsburgh Group
-Staff Pianist -Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School
Education
Masters in Music Composition, Duquesne University- 1985
BS in Music Education, Duquesne University- 1976
Music Educator- 1976 To Present
Music Specialist, Wilkinsburgh School District-30 Years Retired
Traveled and Taught for Carnegie Mellon Urban Music Project under the direction Of Dr. Natalie Ozeas spanning 10 years.
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