Welcome to the musical experience of Roger Humphries. Roger is rated by music critics as one of the most exciting percussionists in the business. He has provided the rhythmic beat for such greats as Ray Charles, Horace Silver, Richard “Groove” Holmes, Stanley Turrentine, James Moody, Lee Morgan, Dr. Billy Taylor, Benny Green, Lionel Hampton, Coleman Hawkins, Clark Terry, J.J. Johnson, Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, Jon Faddis, Slide Hampton, Randy Brecker, Joe Williams, Milton Jackson, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Nathan Davis, Pete Henderson, Don Patterson, Gene Harris, Grant Green, George Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Bill Dogget, Jack McDuff, and a list of great musicians that goes on and on and on.
With various groups, Roger Humphries has performed at Carnegie Music Hall, the Village Gate and the Apollo Theatre in New York. He has also played at the Bohemian Caverns and Shelly Manne’s Manhole in Los Angeles; the Penthouse in Seattle, Wash.; Pep’s Lounge and Showboat, Philadelphia; the Jazz Workshop, Boston; Ronny Scott’s in London, and many other places.
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Jazz on the River 2019
Thank you to everyone who attended this SOLD OUT event! I appreciate our guests and our talented musicians, as well as our special guest Janis Burley-Wilson, our "Pass it On" Award Recipient for 2019.
An outstanding musical cruise on the river with Musical Greats: Roger Humphries and the RH Factor Band; including Jamie Moore, Lou Stellute, Max Leake, Dwayne Dolphin and the vocal stylings of Rev. Dr. Dred "Perky" Scott, Judi Figel and Fred Pugh.
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | Boarding 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. | $40.00 in advance/$45.00 at the door | Tickets: Dorsey's Records, 7614 Frankstown Avenue, Homewood; Tickets on sale online: http://bit.ly/2CQ4Vhf | For Additional Information Call - (412) 321-1069
On Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019, at 7:00 PM, the Cultural Trust is throwing JazzLive a FREE birthday party at the Greer Cabaret Theater in celebration of its 15th Anniversary! To mark the occasion, legendary drummer Roger Humphries and RH Factor will lead an all-star jam session. Meet and mingle with the JazzLive community! Enjoy complimentary hors-d'oeuvres, great music, and celebrate 15 years of bringing jazz to the Cultural District.
Seating is limited. Advance registration is now closed. Guest will be admitted on a "First Come, First Serve Basis." Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222
Jazz on the River 2019
Thank you to everyone who attended this SOLD OUT event! I appreciate our guests and our talented musicians, as well as our special guest Janis Burley-Wilson, our "Pass it On" Award Recipient for 2019.
An outstanding musical cruise on the river with Musical Greats: Roger Humphries and the RH Factor Band; including Jamie Moore, Lou Stellute, Max Leake, Dwayne Dolphin and the vocal stylings of Rev. Dr. Dred "Perky" Scott, Judi Figel and Fred Pugh.
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | Boarding 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. | $40.00 in advance/$45.00 at the door | Tickets: Dorsey's Records, 7614 Frankstown Avenue, Homewood; Tickets on sale online: http://bit.ly/2CQ4Vhf | For Additional Information Call - (412) 321-1069
On Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019, at 7:00 PM, the Cultural Trust is throwing JazzLive a FREE birthday party at the Greer Cabaret Theater in celebration of its 15th Anniversary! To mark the occasion, legendary drummer Roger Humphries and RH Factor will lead an all-star jam session. Meet and mingle with the JazzLive community! Enjoy complimentary hors-d'oeuvres, great music, and celebrate 15 years of bringing jazz to the Cultural District.
Seating is limited. Advance registration is now closed. Guest will be admitted on a "First Come, First Serve Basis." Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222
Roger Humphries & The RH Factor Band: Wallace's Whiskey Room @ Indigo Hotel, 123 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 | Thursday, January 3, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The year 2018 was a wonderful and successful year for RH Factor, LLC. We sold the Jefferson Street homes and we are offering pre-sales on the Carrington Street Development. Please contact our realtor: Tajuana Stephenson - MOBILE: (412) 759-2099 or via EMAIL: tajuana.stephenson@pittsburghmoves.com
Jefferson Street Development - SOLD!!!!
Carrington Street Properties under development. Contact Tajuana Stephenson at (412) 759-2099 today!
Holiday Celebrations 1st & 3rd Thursdays in December at Preeti's Pitt with RH Factor Band
LOCATION: Preeti's Pitt, 2701 Penn Avenue, Strip District 15222| WHEN: 1st & 3rd Thursdays in December | TIME: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM | COST: $5.00 at the door | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (412) 996-6956, or PreetisPitt@gmail.com
RH Factor Band 1st & 3rd Thursdays at Preeti's Pitt
Join Roger Humphries & the RH Factor Band, each 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month.
LOCATION: Preeti's Pitt, 2701 Penn Avenue, Strip District 15222| WHEN: Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month | TIME: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM | COST: $5.00 at the door | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (412) 996-6956, or PreetisPitt@gmail.com
Jazz on the River 2018
Enjoy an outstanding musical cruise on the river with Musical Greats: Roger Humphries and the RH Factor Band; including Dwayne Dolphin, Ron Horton, Max Leake, Lou Stellute, and the vocal stylings of Rev. Dr. Dred "Perky" Scott.
The afternoon's Special Guests include Trumpeter Extraordinaire, Sean Jones, the talented Flo Wilson and the Old School Band, and lively George Jones on the conga drums.
Sunday, June 24, 2018 | Boarding 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. | $40.00 in advance/$45.00 at the door | Tickets: Mechele's Wellness Spa, 2017 Penn Avenue, Strip District; Dorsey's Records, 7614 Frankstown Avenue, Homewood; Online: goo.gl/QVsBCs | For Additional Information Call - (412) 321-1069
Roger Humphries Drumming Clinic!
Saturday, March 3rd | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | $5.00 Tickets are available at Pittsburgh Drum Exchange! | Hollowood Music & Sound, 601 Chartiers Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15136
Pittsburgh Drum Exchange is proud to present, Pittsburgh music and jazz drumming legend, Roger Humphries, Sr. with his trio in the clinic.
Join us March 3rd, at 2 pm for an afternoon of conversation and music.
Roger will be opening up about his approaches to drumming and music as well as performing with his trio. This will be a great afternoon of community, knowledge, and music!
Included with your $5 admission, you will be entered to win one of three prizes; a one-off Ross Custom Drums 14x5.5 Snare Drum, a 10" Paiste Signature Splash, and a Zildjian stick bag with 4 pairs of Zildjian drumsticks!
RH Factor at City of Asylum 8 PM!
Join Roger Humphries & the RH Factor Band | DATE: Wednesday, March 7, 2018| TIME: 8:00pm-10:00pm | LOCATION: City of Asylum, 40 W. North Avenue, Northside 15212 | TICKETS: No Cost - RSVP goo.gl/BbyFdr
July 1, 2017 - Musical Tribute to Ray Charles
A Night to Remember: Join Roger Humphries Big Band as they give a Musical Tribute to the incomparable Ray Charles | LOCATION: James Street Gastropub, 422 Foreland Street, Northside | DATE: July 1, 2017 | TIME: 8:00pm | TICKETS: Call - (412) 904-3335, $25 in advance/$30 at the door
July 11, 2017 - City of Asylum
Join Roger Humphries & the RH Factor Band | DATE: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 | TIME: 8:00pm-Midnight | LOCATION: City of Asylum, 40 W. North Avenue, Northside 15212 | TICKETS: No Cost
July 25, 2017 - City of Asylum
Enjoy a fun and entertaining evening with Roger Humphries & the RH Factor Band | DATE: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 | TIME: 8:00pm-Midnight | LOCATION: City of Asylum, 40 W. North Avenue, Northside 15212 | TICKETS: No Cost
July 31, 2017 - Savoy
Enjoy the musical stylings of Roger Humphries & the RH Factor Band | LOCATION: Savoy Restaurant, 2623 Penn Avenue, Strip District, PA 15222 | DATE: Monday, July 31, 2017 | TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm | TICKETS: No Cost
August 5, 2017 - Riverview Park
Roger Humphries & the RH Factor Band | DATE: Saturday, August 5, 2017 | TIME: 7:00pm-8:30pm | LOCATION: Riverview Park, Northside | TICKETS: No Cost
James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy | Every Thursday 8:00pm – Midnight
422 Foreland Street, Northside 15212
"NEW UPDATE"
Check Roger' calendar for 2017
THE NEW VENUE FOR THE THURSDAY NIGHT CHURCH JAZZ JAMM SESSION WILL BE AT JAMES STREET CAFE CLUB, PITTSBURGH, PA. 15212. BEGINNING NOVEMBER 6, 2014 BEGINNING 8:00PM TO 12:00AM.
BNY MELLON PRESENT JAZZ LIVE
ROGER AND HIS RH FACTOR JAZZ QUINTET BEING HONOR BY THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST. CHAIRPERSON MS. JANICE BURLING IS PRESENTING THE AWARD FOR THE MOST VALUABLE JAZZ CONCERT AT KATZ PLAZA IN PITTSBURGH PA.
ROGER HUMPHRIES SR LIFE INTERVIEW BY MENZA OF KENTEARTS
BILLY TAYLOR IN CONCERT AT THE MANCHESTER CRAFTMAN GUILD IN PITTSBURGH PA, FEATURING STANLEY TURRENTINE-SAX, RUFUS REID-BASS, GAR BURTON-VIBES, ROGER HUMPHRIES-DRUMS
ROGER HUMPHRIES AND RH FACTOR JAZZ QUINTET FEATURING SEAN JONES*TRUMPET, DWAYNE DOLPHIN* BASS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:.
CEDAR WALTON-PIANO, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE-BASS, CHARLES TOLLIVER-TRUMPET, ROGER HUMPHRIES SR-DRUMS, BENNY MAUPIN-TENOR SAX.
CEDAR WALTON-PIANO, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE-BASS, ROGER HUMPHRIES SR.
Andy Bey, Charles Tolliver, Randy Brecker, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Roger Humphries and Horace Silver
TRIBUTE TO HORACE SILVER IN L.A. JAZZ HALL OF PHILAMONIC 2007
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, ROGER HUMPHRIES AND JOE LAVANO, "LA CONCERT TRIBUTE TO HORACE SILVER."