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Kevin Howard began his musical career as a jazz keyboardist over twenty years ago. He is mainly self-taught but gives credit to Pittsburgh’s fine jazz educator Carl Arter whom he studied with for over two years. Notable jazz artists George Duke, Jeff Lorber, Bill Evans, Joe Sample and Gino Vanelli have inspired him.Kevin’s musical goal,” I want to create songs that touch the soul of people and allow them to escape their day to day struggles”.Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Kevin is a solo artist and founder of the award winning contemporary smooth jazz group “ Serious Inquiry”. The groups’ awards include: three “Best Jazz Performer Awards” from renowned local radio station WAMO; Harry Schwab Excellence in the Arts Award, WQED Radio Station, runner-up; Best Jazz Band Award Champions Association.Kevin along with his band served as Pittsburgh’s WJJJ Smooth Jazz Band for more than two years performing at various events sponsored by the radio station.Kevin Howard has emerged as a solo artist and along with his same core band has headlined in concerts at Parkersburg, WV Jazz on the Green and Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-culture Festivals, Jazz under the Stars in Harrisburg, PA. International Festival in Baltimore, MD, and the National Urban League Convention in Pittsburgh.Most notably, Kevin has shared the stage with well know jazz artists George Benson, Marion Meadows, Najee, Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith, Norman Conners, Dwayne Dolphin, Kenny Blake, Pieces of a dream, Roger Humphries, and Joe McBride.Kevin’s CD, “Random Groove” includes special guest Marion Meadows, Rohn Lawrence, and Rodney McCoy. His second cd Collage also features Marion Meadows. Currently working on another cd called " Revealed".Kevin Howard’s smoothing jazz sound will have you yearning for more… Together with his band, the sounds you will experience are tantalizing, smooth and mesmerizing. They project energy and charisma in concert that is the essence of the Kevin Howard Experience. Kevin is a true entertainer.