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ALFRED “Alfie” POLLITT
PIANIST-COMPOSER-ENTERTAINER Alfred Pollitt, known to many in the music world as "ALFIE", has been studying and playing music since receiving his first piano lessons at the tender age of three. A native of Bryn Mawr, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Alfie was surrounded and inspired by all types of music and was given classical piano instruction from his mother and father, both respected and influential members of the Philadelphia art and music communities. Since his first piece of musical composition in 1958 entitled "15th Street", Alfie has written well over one hundred songs. Major jazz influences include JOHN COLTRANE, MCCOY TYNER, HORACE SILVER, and JIMMY SMITH. These and other musical greats helped to shape and formulate Alfie's diverse playing style. Through-out Alfie's aspiring musical career he has had the fortunate opportunity to perform with a broad spectrum of prominent jazz and R&B performers, including: DONALD BYRD, ARCHIE SHEPP, ART BLAKEY, NORMAN CONNORS, SISTER SLEDGE, BILLY PAUL, STEPHANIE MILLS, GEORGE HOWARD, and THE FOUR TOPS, along with Alfie's own bands and ensembles. Alfie as the piano professional toured all over the world for 7 years extensively with legendary R&B superstar TEDDY PENDERGRASS with musical director SAM REED, which earned him (Alfie) two platinum recording credits to his impressive list of achievements. Mr. Pollitt has also represented Philadelphia at the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival in Jamaica (1995) and at the Festin Third International Music Festival in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (1993). Besides being a musician, Alfie is an legendary musical historian, scholar, teacher and mentor to many musicians all over America. Additionally, Alfie has extensive experience of having composed and co-written musical works, including; theme songs and jingles for events, organizations, etc., a few examples are; theme/jingles for The Mataah Network's, "The Black Music Association" and "The Africamericas Festival". He has also collaborated as writer of "Our Family Reunion", (a piece that promotes family reunions) and "MALCOLM X" (an epic work which depicts events in Malcolm's life in song). Alfie appeared in the life story of Billy Paul on cable TV, the documentary on cable SHOW TIME with, Teddy Pendergrass called IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME and UNSUNG on cable TVone episodes with, Norman Connors. Alfie also works with the original member and the famous voice of the 70's legendary RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR of the STYLISTICS. Alfie is one of Unity Community Center of Camden, NJ and Philadelphia PA music teacher and on the executive advisory board. Today, with his busy schedule, Alfie is the MUSICAL DIRECTOR of DAVID BEASLEY, the founding member of the historical legendary 70's R&B group called THE EBONYS. For your next grand event or special occasion: Call: 215-472-3999 or MOBILE# 267-265-0849 Alfie Pollitt at alfiart@aol.com. (1) Alfie Pollitt & All Star Trio (JAZZ) (2) Alfie Pollitt R&B Legendary All Star Band
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