Marion Meadows’ creative spirit is in perpetual motion. An avid and passionate cyclist with a zest for life, the debonair chart-topping saxophonist is also an accomplished photographer and visual artist. He earned his Doctorate in Arts and Humanities from Wilberforce University in 2016. Marion’s story of his ascent to fame is the stuff of legend. […]
City Winery Pittsburgh This tribute brings together jazz excellence, community, and celebration for a truly special afternoon of music. A legendary drummer, bandleader, and educator, Roger Humphries has spent more than six decades shaping the sound of jazz, performing alongside icons such as Ray Charles and Stanley Turrentine while inspiring generations of musicians through his […]
In 1979, Marty Ashby started a band called AURORA JAZZ FUSION to perform the contemporary jazz cross-over music of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Jazz was mixing with rock, funk, Latin and R&B which gave musicians the opportunity to explore unique connections and seek out new possibilities. This new iteration of AURORA, with veteran […]
Women in Jazz Festival Friday, August 14, 2026 | 7:30 PMSouth Park Amphitheater Featuring: Su Terry with Jazz de Barro Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series presents free concerts all beginning at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Local food trucks, Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing Company […]
Take a midweek pause to immerse yourself in a relaxing and restorative sound experience. This session blends a soothing mixture of healing instruments, including gongs, crystal bowls, tubular bells, drums, flutes, and much more. Each class begins with a guided meditation to gently ease you into a peaceful, grounded state. Two certified practitioners will guide […]
Jazz Legends Event & Fallingwater 90th Celebration with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra A Landmark Opening Night! This very special season kick-off event combines three connected occasions to celebrate. Since 2008, MCG Jazz has honored a class of Pittsburgh Jazz Legends every few years, recognizing hometown jazz masters that have fundamentally stayed in Pittsburgh and kept the […]
Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon Saturday, October 3, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM The Count Basie Orchestra, a living testament to Basie's enduring influence, will be joined by seven-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Nnenna Freelon for this extraordinary performance.
Rick Braun plays Chuck Mangione Saturday, October 24, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM Rick Braun pours his creative soul into his first-ever tribute project dedicated to the music and memory of the legendary Chuck Mangione.
Gerald Albright Saturday, November 14, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM Multi-GRAMMY® nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright returns to the MCG Jazz stage with his 24th career project Hot Chocolate, "a project designed for musicality, fun, unique grooves, and ingredients for the soul!"
John Scofield's "Electrospective" featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings & Adam Deitch Friday, November 20, 20267:00 & 9:30 PM Scofield and his stellar band of colleagues look back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions through a new lens.
Stella Cole “Christmas Dreaming” Saturday, December 5, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM With a voice that bridges generations, powerhouse vocalist Stella Cole celebrates the holiday season this December with a fresh interpretation of classic repertoire.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Salsa Navidad Saturday, December 19, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM Spanish Harlem Orchestra celebrates their 25th anniversary with a vibrant new project that captures the spirit of the holidays through authentic Puerto Rican rhythms.
José James Sings Sinatrawith the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Saturday, January 30, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM Celebrated jazz vocalist José James explores the legacy of one of the greatest American voices of all time alongside the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra.
Billy Childs 70th Birthday Bandwith Sean Jones, Steve Wilson, Matt Penman and Ari Hoenig Saturday, March 6, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM One of the foremost American composers of his era, pianist Billy Childs celebrates his 70th birthday with an all-star band.
Artist-in-Residence Benny Benack III“The Magic of Manhattan” Saturday, March 20, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM Benack hosts an elegant Jazz-inspired affair highlighting songs and artists along the way that made New York City simply the place to be.
Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets Celebrate Weather Report Saturday, April 10, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM The renowned Yellowjackets and one-of-a-kind vocalist Kurt Elling honor one of jazz history’s most influential ensembles.
Arturo Sandoval Saturday, April 24, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM Ten-time GRAMMY® winner and Dizzy Gillespie protégé Arturo Sandoval is considered the world’s foremost guardian of Afro-Cuban jazz trumpet and flugelhorn and one of the most brilliant and multifaceted musicians of our time.
Django Festival All-Stars with Anat Cohen Saturday, May 15, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM The Django Festival Allstars bring the music of 20s and 30s Paris to the present day, joining forces with esteemed clarinetist Anat Cohen to carry forward the Gypsy jazz tradition.
