Blair Beckett

Blair Beckett, trombone, is a native of Beaver, Pennsylvania, but currently calls Aliquippa home. He has two children, daughter Courtney and son Ronnie.

A student of the renowned teacher Matty Shiner, Blair has performed with many area groups, including the Beaver Bopcats, Abbey Brass, Monaca Cornet Band and the Bopcat Alumni Big Band. He has also enjoyed being part of many area school musical theatre programs.

Blair works as a commercial food equipment repair technician during the day. He is also interested in aviation and aircraft restoration.

Blair has been a Trinity Jazz member since the group’s inception in the fall of 2003.

PRESIDENT’S  NOTE:   “I would like to take the liberty of adding a special comment to Blair’s bio.  There are two reasons for this note.  First, Blair was the very first musician to agree to both the concept of starting TJO, and the first person to agree to play in it.  Second, Blair and I have been friends and have played together since elementary school.  Now, I won’t embarrass either of us by admitting just how long ago that was, but let’s just say that we both could benefit from a trip to the Hair Club For Men, and a case of Grecian Formula.

Blair and I share a bond that has grown from surviving many childhood and adult adventures together.  His friendship, support, patience, and admonitions when necessary, as well as his knowledge of where I’ve come from musically (not to mention where I’m trying to go when I’m driving and lost) are invaluable.  Blair is the first person to show up for rehearsals and gigs, and the last person to leave.  Completely unselfish and devoid of ego, he will do anything that needs done, any time that it is necessary.  Every band should be so lucky as to have a musician/friend/supporter like Blair. Thanks, Blair!”