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The Abby Gross Funktet

  • Con Alma 613 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 United States (map)

Abby Gross - tenor sax

Mike Minda - guitar

Anton DeFade - bass

Steve Ippolito - drums

The Abby Gross Funktet is a collection of musicians who have been performing regularly together in a variety of ensembles for a decade. Lead by Abby Gross, saxophonist, the Funktet has been heard in numerous formats and around many venues in Pittsburgh. Whether a quartet or a 6 piece, these musicians bring an energy to each gig that is rooted in knowing one another on a deep personal and musical level.

The set is comprised of jazz and funk from the early 60s through today. You will hear quite a few tunes by some of Pittsburgh’s most prolific jazz musicians including Stanley Turrentine and George Benson, as well as current artists such as Karl Denson and Delvon Lamarr. Using saxophone and flute to perform both covers and originals, The Abby Gross Funktet will leave you energized and grooving to these songs for days after.

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