Pittsburgh Doo-Wop Big Band

Pittsburgh Doo-Wop Big Band

Under the direction of RICHARD MANSFIELD (the original musical director,

arranger and conductor of the "American Soundtrack Series," on PBS) the

band's repertoire spans the decades through the 50's, 60's & 70's featuring

favorite Doo Wop & R&B hits such as “Hushabye”, “Love Won’t Let Me

Wait”, “Since I Fell For You”, “Spanish Harlem”, “What’s Your Name”, “The

Chiffon’s”, “Tell Mama”, “At Last”, and many more! All arrangements are by

Richard Mansfield.

Featuring Doo Wop stylist BILL REICHERT. Bill has performed with the

“Mystics” (Hushabye) and Vito Balsamo of “Vito and The Salutations” (Gloria &

Unchained Melody). He also was lead singer of “The Dedications” for 12 years

and Pittsburgh’s own “The Holidays” for 6 years. He currently performs with “The

DooWop Shoppe” and “The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band & Tuesday Night Big

Band”.

Pittsburgh native LAURA ROZDAY was first introduced to the microphone in her

father’s home studio as a child. It was here that she first discovered the golden oldies.

Raised on Doo Wop, Motown, and R&B, Laura has honed her vocal talents

becoming a soul powerhouse. "Laura Rose" Rozday charted locally produced singles

("Kansas City", "I Want a Man Who Can Dance With Me") featuring Pittsburgh's

own William Dell and the Wee Jams on the beach music scene in the Carolinas. Here

at home she continues to enjoy performing locally with the Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big

Band where she shares her passion for music with the fabulous oldies fans of the

'Burgh.