Justin Bendel (Bill Black/Jerry/Bass). In high demand as a performer and educator, Justin P. Bendel has become one of Pittsburgh’s most sought-after bassists. Equally at home as an orchestral member, pit musician, soloist, and instructor, Mr. Bendel maintains a thriving, successful studio alongside his full-time career as a professional bassist. With 70+ musicals to his credit, he is no stranger to the eclectic music of Broadway. He was most recently asked to reprise the role of Brother Jay (bassist) for the Orpheum Theatre’s production of Million Dollar Quartet (National Tour) in Memphis this past summer. Previous engagements as Brother Jay include Hippodrome Theatre (Gainesville), Dutch Apple, and PCLO (Pittsburgh). Most notably with the CLO Cabaret, he played 412 performances of Forever Plaid. In early 2020, Justin has the honor of being the requested bassist to perform for rock drummer and founder of The Police, Steward Copland, for his commissioned world premiere rock opera “Satan’s Fall.” Throughout his vast career, he has shared the stage with artists ranging from Christopher Parkening, Yo-Yo Man, Andrea Bocelli, The Moody Blues, Al Jarreau, Michael W. Smith, The Eagles, and the legendary Ray Charles to Tom Rocco, Elaine Stritch, and fellow Pittsburgh native Billy Porter. www.jsutinbendel.com.