Jazz at the Stifel presents Reggie Watkins Quartet

Jazz at the Stifel presents Reggie Watkins Quartet 8pm Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Wheeling native and longtime Pittsburgh resident Reggie Watkins is a trombonist, pianist, producer, arranger, and composer. He has released four recordings as leader and has been featured on many others.

From 1999 to 2006 he served as trombonist and musical director for trumpet great Maynard Ferguson and then with singer-songwriter Jason Mraz from 2008 to 2013. In 2003 Watkins was chosen as a semi-finalist in the “Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition.” Watkins has performed and recorded with many great artists from various genres including Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews, Dianne Shuur, Warren Haynes, Beverley Knight, Jose Feliciano, Willie Nelson, The Backstreet Boys, Engelbert Humperdinck, Ariana Grande, Dumpstaphunk, Arturo Sandoval, Trombone Shorty, Jon Cleary, The Temptations, and The O’Jays.

Currently, in addition to leading various ensembles, he is also a member of the Grammy nominated Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band, The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Scott Bradley’s Postmodern Jukebox, and a founding member of The Keystone Jazz Collective and Steeltown Horns. Watkins endorses Michael Rath trombones, David Monette mouthpieces, and Soulo Mutes.

All tickets are $25. Purchase online or call 304-242-7700.

Jazz at the Stifel is sponsored by the Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission.

Experience big city jazz shows in Wheeling.

Some of the region’s top jazz artists perform at the Stifel Fine Arts Center on select Saturdays throughout the year. Crowd-pleasing performers, expert showman and award-winning song stylists entertain crowds in the elegant, yet intimate, splendor of one of Wheeling’s grand properties.

The 100-year-old Edemar Mansion (now known as the Stifel Fine Arts Center) is the former home of one of Wheeling’s most prominent families and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

While enjoying a selection of desserts and wines that are available for purchase at all shows, marvel at the stained glass windows, grand central staircase, marble floors and the majestic fireplace in the formal living room. During warm weather, stroll through the gardens. You can also view the art on display in the gallery.