June 10th "Horns for Howard" Jazz Concert Benefiting Blake High School

Honoring Robby Steinhardt, one of the founding members of the band Kansas and renowned violinist, vocalist, and longtime Tampa resident, the Robby Steinhardt Foundation is lending a supportive hand to the Howard W. Blake School of the Arts with a special Steinway88Keys Fundraising Campaign Concert Series.

Kicking off with a special “Horns for Howard” concert on June 10, 2023, featuring AR Connection, a USF Alumni jazz trio, as well as guest horns player and trumpeter, James Suggs, proceeds from the concert series will go to the Steinway88Keys fundraising campaign benefiting Howard W. Blake School of the Arts. The campaign’s goal of raising $500,000 will allow the Howard W. Blake School of the Arts to replace its existing 25-year-old pianos with handcrafted Steinway pianos.

Upgrading to all-new Steinway pianos will also provide Howard W. Blake School of the Arts the opportunity to apply to become a designated All Steinway Select School, an honor achieved by only 170 universities, colleges, and schools in the world for their commitment to excellence in every level.

Concert Details:

Date:

Saturday, June 10, 2023

6:30 p.m. | Doors Open

7:00-8:30 p.m. | Concert, including intermission

Location:

Friday Morning Musicale

809 W Horatio St.

Tampa, FL 33606

Cost:

$50/person VIP seating

$35/person general seating

All tickets include two complimentary wine or soft drinks

Tickets:

www.steinway88keys.com

More information:

Learn more about The Howard W. Blake School of the Arts fundraising campaign by visiting Steinway88Keys.com, 813-649-3113, or robby71721@gmail.com.

About the Performance: AR Connection

AR Connection is led by internationally acclaimed pianist Pablo Arencibia, as well as drummer Dave Rudolph, who is well-known throughout the Tampa region for his Straz Center and other local venue performances.

Additional members of the June 10th quartet include featured guest and horns player, James Stubbs, a former touring member with the Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey Orchestras, and Mauricio J Rodriguez, a Cuban-born bass player, composer, producer, educator, and member of the Fervet Opus jazz quartet, a world-renowned Latin jazz ensemble.

Known for their electrifying performances, AR Connection’s June 10 “Horns for Howard” performance will include post-bop Jazz selections and original compositions that showcase the principles of interplay, interaction, and musical freedom. The band members bring their unique voices to every performance, creating an unforgettable experience that seamlessly blends contemporary Jazz with a variety of other influences.

About Howard W. Blake School of the Arts

Howard W. Blake High School is a public magnet high school in Tampa, Florida, with an emphasis on the arts. Originally opened in 1956 as a school for African Americans, it was integrated as a junior high school at the end of segregation. The current building opened in 1997 and became a magnet high school, offering both traditional and college preparatory performing and visual arts curriculums. Any student within the district can audition and apply to attend. Areas of study include music, vocal and instrumental, musical and dramatic theatre, dance, visual arts, television production, and creative writing.