Pianist Craig Davis is on a mission to raise Michael “Dodo” Marmarosa’s profile in the jazz consciousness. Part of that stems from hometown pride; a fellow native of Pittsburgh, Davis has spent most of his career as an active and in-demand member of the Steel City jazz scene. He also recognizes parallels to his own […]
Dizzy Spellz offers an Afro futuristic lens into a deeper look at the intersecting cultural and spiritual dilemmas within the African Diaspora through the music of Dizzy Gillespie. Sean Jones (trumpeter/musical director) and Brinae Ali (choreographer/tap dancer/vocalist) have teamed up to create a piece that fuses elements of jazz, tap, Hip Hop, and Bebop to […]
Klezmer Meets Jazz Experience a concert featuring one of the top US klezmer violinists, Steven Greenman, and Alexander Fedoriouk, extraordinary Ukrainian cimbalom player, playing together with a jazz trio. They will explore the similarities between Klezmer and jazz, but also highlight their subtle differences. The jazz trio is formed by some of the best musicians […]
New York Voices has fashioned a Christmas album that honors beloved traditional and sacred classics as well as secular favorites, while incorporating sophisticated jazz and swing elements.
Gerald Albright launched his solo career in the infancy of what became the smooth jazz format, in 1987 and has been a core part of the genre with chart-topping albums, countless radio hits and as a member of many all-star tours.
Co-produced with MCG Jazz Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Celebration With Special Guest Ann Hampton Callaway “Callaway establishes herself as one of the best equipped jazz vocalists swinging today.” – Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Celebration with special guest Ann Hampton Callaway is a live melding of two of MCG Jazz’ holiday recordings: […]
As The Washington Ballet’s Valentine to DC, witness a spellbinding blend of ballet and jazz music featuring two highly anticipated world premieres by renowned choreographers Jessica Lang and Dwight Rhoden. This unique journey through jazz history promises an unforgettable celebration of music and dance. Music directed by MCG Jazz’s Marty Ashby featuring: New York Voices • […]
The concert will feature the compelling sounds of Ukrainian music, threaded together with commentary providing context and insight, and enhanced by projected slides of Ukrainian visual art and contemporary photography. The music will range from the baroque period to contemporary compositions, highlighting the extraordinary musical creativity of Ukraine’s composers and folk artists. Taras will be […]
Nicknamed the Gypsy-jazz Warbler by the New York Times, Tatiana Eva-Marie is a transatlantic bandleader, singer, author, and actress based in Brooklyn. She plays French pop derived from the Django tradition with Balkan Gypsy and folk influences.
For over 44 years, this unique, genre-crossing vocal/guitar duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers.
Lauded by Downbeat Magazine as “an inspired hybridizer of modernist jazz and Afrodiasporic idioms as an improviser and composer,” Bill O’Connell's career spans almost half a century and has earned him widespread acclaim for his virtuoso skills as an attention-grabbing keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader.
A legendary trumpet player, Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five #1 hits, nine GRAMMY® Awards, the latest from his 2014 album, “Steppin’ Out,” fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum albums and has sold over 72 million records. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the pop music limelight, at one point outselling […]
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.
