Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

The Prime Time Trio featuring Bobby van Deusen at the piano and vocals, bassist Steve Pikal and drummer Tony Martin, will perform at the Henry E. McNees Auditorium on Nov. 23 starting at 7 p.m. as part of the community concert series.

Bobby is a Philadelphia native, and was trained classically at The Eastman School and the Curtis Institute.

In 1976, he turned pro and moved south migrating into the world of Dixieland and jazz piano. For many years he was a regular pianist for Pete Foundation, Al Hirt and other big names in New Orleans. By the 1980s Bobby had become known as a major player a...