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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191108T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191108T190000
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SUMMARY:World Music & Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Harold López-Nussa Trio\, Guilhem Desq\, Feedel Band\, Betsayda Machado\, and Jorge Glem \nFriday\, November 8\, 2019\, 7:00 p.m. +  Saturday\, November 9\, 2019\, 7:00 p.m. \nThis once-in-a-lifetime\, three-hour event will feature four acts from around the world. After the show\, stay and enjoy cuisine from Cuba\, France\, Ethiopia\, and Venezuela in our dining hall.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/world-music-food-festival/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191019T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T210326Z
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SUMMARY:Joey Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 19\, 2019\,  6:00 p.m. +  8:30 p.m. \nJoey Alexander has had one of the most ascendant careers in jazz with four albums under his belt and a performance resume that includes a surprise solo performance on the 2016 GRAMMY® Awards telecast\, a spontaneous and elastic performance with Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding at the White House for International Jazz Day\, performing with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at New York City’s Town Hall\, and being the youngest artist ever invited to lead a band at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2015. \nAlexander performed twice at the 2016 GRAMMY® Awards\, including a solo performance of his composition “City Lights” on the main telecast. In addition\, he has been featured on 60 Minutes\, The Today Show\, NPR Tiny Desk\, and in television\, radio\, and print media all over the world. He has collaborated with some remarkable musicians\, and cut a single\, “My Favorite Things\,” with country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini. \nBorn in Bali in 2003\, Alexander moved to New York City in 2014. Alexander formed a trio and since then has performed at well-known venues and major festivals across the United States and around the globe\, including tour dates in Tel Aviv\, Marciac\, Montréal\, Abu Dhabi\, Singapore\, Tokyo\, Prague\, Hong Kong\, Paris\, and his native Indonesia. \nAlexander has recorded four albums to date all produced by GRAMMY® winning producer Jason Olaine. The New York Times called Alexander a “thoughtful musician\, as well as a natural one\, with a sophisticated harmonic palette and a dynamic sensitivity.”
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/joey-alexander/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191010T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190925T154126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T134353Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy: THE JAZZ PARTY 2019
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 10\, 2019\,  6:30 p.m. \nCelebrating the 2019 class of MCG Jazz Pittsburgh Jazz Legends and Art Blakey’s centennial with a special performance by Ralph Peterson and the Messenger Legacy Band.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/legacy-the-jazz-party-2019/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191004T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190412T141429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T210408Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Vereen
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 4\, 2019\,  7:30 p.m.  +  Saturday\, October 5\,  2019\,  7:30 p.m.  \nFew entertainers today are as accomplished as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of our country’s artistic legacy. The song-and-dance star takes audiences through his life and career\, from his \nBrooklyn beginnings and his Tony-winning turn as Pippin’s Leading Player\, through his screen performances in All That Jazz\, Sweet Charity\, and Funny Lady\, to his Broadway return as The Wizard in Wicked.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/ben-vereen/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190915T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190808T183750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T183750Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Fallingwater A Concert in the Meadow
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/jazz-at-fallingwater-a-concert-in-the-meadow/
LOCATION:Fallingwater\, 1491 Mill Run Road\, Mill Run\, PA\, 15464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190825T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190825T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190514T151747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T152108Z
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SUMMARY:The Manhattan Transfer
DESCRIPTION:MCG Jazz NIghts at the Allegheny County Parks Concert Series \nAn Evening with The Manhattan Transfer at Hartwood Acres
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/the-manhattan-transfer/
LOCATION:Hartwood Acres\, 4000 Middle Rd\,\, Allison Park\, PA\, 15101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190712T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190712T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190514T151142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T151516Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Benedetto Guitars
DESCRIPTION:MCG Jazz NIghts at the Allegheny County Parks Concert Series. \nAn Evening with Benedetto Guitars at South Park \n 
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/summer-concert-series/
LOCATION:South Park Amphitheater\, 3700 Farmshow Drive\, South Park Township\, PA\, 15129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190629T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190629T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190508T142638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T142727Z
UID:1326-1561831200-1561842000@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:Jazz at Fallingwater featuring Frank Vignola
DESCRIPTION:MCG Jazz and Fallingwater present an intimate evening of live jazz\, wine\, & hors d’oeuvres in the living room of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece. \nThe live performance will be recorded for future vinyl release. \nTickets at mcgjazz.org or fallingwater.org \n 
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/jazz-at-fallingwater-featuring-frank-vignola/
LOCATION:Fallingwater\, 1491 Mill Run Road\, Mill Run\, PA\, 15464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190615T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190615T233000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190514T150127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T150319Z
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SUMMARY:The MCG Jazz Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz night at Rivers Casino Drum Bar\, featuring: \nMarty Ashby – Guitar\, Mike Tomaro – Saxophone\, Max Leake – Piano\, Paul Thompson – Bass\, James Johnson III – Drums \n 
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/the-mcg-jazz-quintet/
LOCATION:Rivers Casino\, 777 Casino Dr\,\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190510T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20181119T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T152115Z
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SUMMARY:Booker T. Jones
DESCRIPTION:7:30 p.m. &  9:30 p.m. \nIt can be argued that it was Booker T. Jones who set the cast for modern soul music and is largely responsible for its rise and enduring popularity. He pushed the genre’s boundaries with his hits on Stax\, refined it to its essence\, and then injected it into the nation’s bloodstream.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/booker-t-jones/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190426T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20181119T151641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T151733Z
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SUMMARY:LATIN JAZZ FESTIVAL with Diego Figueiredo\, Emilio Solla\, Chuchito Valdés
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 26\, 2019  7:30 p.m. & \nSaturday\, April 27\, 2019  7:30 p.m. \nBrazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo is a virtuoso with an infectious\, joyful feeling that will leave you amazed and happy. GRAMMY   Award-nominated\, Argentina-born\, and New York-based pianist and composer Emilio Solla\, brings his style of tango to this triple bill. \nIncluded on the stage for the Latin Jazz Festival is Cuban pianist\, composer\, and arranger Chuchito Valdés. He represents a third-generation Cuban jazz piano dynasty that includes his father\, Chucho Valdés\, and grandfather\, Bebo Valdés.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/latin-jazz-festival-with-diego-figueiredo-emilio-solla-chuchito-valdes/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190407T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190301T155006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T163457Z
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SUMMARY:THE NEXT BIG SING  WITH THE SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA
DESCRIPTION:Stratford Circus Arts Center\, Theatre Square\, Stratford\, London \nSunday 7 April 2019  Doors 6.15pm | \nStart 6.30pm \nTICKETS Pay what you can at  stratford-circus.com | 020 8279 1080 \nThis event is part of Youth Music’s Give a Gig and all proceeds will be donated to Youth Music. A national charity investing in music-making projects that help children and young people aged 0-25 to develop personally and socially as well as musically.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/the-next-big-sing-with-the-smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra/
LOCATION:Stratford Circus Arts Center\, Theatre Square\, London\, Stratford\, E15 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190406T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190406T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190301T155947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T163527Z
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SUMMARY:The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra with Hubert Laws
DESCRIPTION:Explore the global evolution of jazz as the SJMO and guest flutist Hubert Laws perform original arrangements of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald alongside contemporary big band pieces. \n\n\n\n\nTwenty years since they first came to London\, the nineteen-piece orchestra are back with new artistic director Charlie Young and a host of accomplished jazz musicians including vocalist Delores King Williams. \nLike the orchestra itself\, Hubert Laws is a rare visitor to London. He made his name with a string of great albums for the legendary CTI label and played with Gil Scott-Heron at the time of ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised’. He’s come to be regarded as one of the great jazz flutists and was recently celebrated by an NEA Jazz Masters Award. \n\n\n7:30 pm Performance at Milton Court\, Barbican Centre\, Silk Street\, London EC2Y 8DS – https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2019/event/the-smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra-with-hubert-laws
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/the-smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra-with-hubert-laws/
LOCATION:Milton Court Concert Hall\, Milton Court Silk Street\, London\, EC2Y 9BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190405T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20181119T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T174948Z
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SUMMARY:Fred Hersch Trio + ”The Genius of Eddie Jefferson”  featuring Allan Harris
DESCRIPTION:7:00 p.m. &  9:30 p.m. \nA select member of jazz’ piano pantheon\, Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential creative force who has shaped the genre’s course over more than three decades as an improviser\, composer\, educator\, bandleader\, collaborator\, and recording artist. \n \nOver the past 20 years\, Harris has steadily developed his reputation as one of the finest vocalists of his era. Over the past 20 years\, Harris has steadily developed his reputation as one of the finest vocalists of his era. In this special act\, Harris will pay tribute to legendary Pittsburgh vocalist\, Eddie Jefferson\, who is widely recognized as one the forefathers of jazz vocalese.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/fred-hersch-trio/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190319T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190301T114737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T163554Z
UID:1295-1552998600-1553004000@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra student master class workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 19\, 2019\, SJMO\, with the support of KTSU-FM\, will be conducting a student master class workshop at the Denney Theatre at the Kinder School for the Performing and Visual Arts from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/the-smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra-student-master-class-workshop/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190318T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190228T174213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T163622Z
UID:1280-1552937400-1552944600@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in Concert:  “Jazz Beyond Borders”
DESCRIPTION:MCG Jazz is pleased to announce a special engagement featuring The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO)\, the 19-piece big band orchestra-in-residence at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History\, in Houston\, TX\, on Monday\, March 18\, 2019. In partnership with Houston First and the Hobby Center Foundation. \nGrammy-award winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling will join the SJMO\, under the direction of artistic director Charlie Young\, for a one-of-a-kind concert experience.  For more information and to purchase tickets\, please visit https://www.thehobbycenter.org
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra-in-concert-jazz-beyond-borders/
LOCATION:Zilkha Hall\, 800 Bagby Street\, Ste 300\, houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190316T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20181119T150243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T150243Z
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SUMMARY:Take 6
DESCRIPTION:6:00 p.m. &  8:30 p.m. \nThe most awarded vocal group in history celebrates their 25th Anniversary! \nThese six\, virtuosic voices unite in crystal clear harmony\, against a backdrop of syncopated rhythms\, innovative arrangements\, and funky grooves that bubble into an intoxicating brew of gospel\, jazz\, R&B\, and pop.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/take-6/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190228T175957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T163704Z
UID:1287-1552591800-1552599000@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:The Smithsonian Masterworks Orchestra in Concert: "Jazz Beyond Borders"
DESCRIPTION:“Jazz Beyond Borders” in partnership with the Jazz Institute of Chicago and featuring Hubert Laws. \nMCG Jazz is pleased to announce a special engagement featuring The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO)\, the 19-piece big band orchestra-in-residence at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History\, in Chicago\, IL on March 14\, 2019 \n 
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/the-smithsonian-masterworks-orchestra-in-concert-httpswww-thehobbycenter-orgqnode2494-jazz-beyond-borders/
LOCATION:Studebaker Theater\, 410 S. Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190302T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190227T195455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T163833Z
UID:1271-1551533400-1551538800@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:Celebration Of Life for Song Stylist Nancy Wilson
DESCRIPTION:The celebration of life for Song Stylist Nancy Wilson will take place on March 2\, 2019\, at 1:30 PM at the Bel Air Church\, 16221 Mullholland Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90049. \nMCG Jazz\, the record label Nancy was with since 2001 will produce the event in conjunction with the Wilson family. \nThe celebration is open to the public. \nInformation will be available as updated at www.missnancywilson.com
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/celebration-of-life-for-song-stylist-nancy-wilson/
LOCATION:Bel Air Church\, 16221 Mulholland Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190228T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190226T150106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T164030Z
UID:1263-1551384000-1551387600@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:We Knew What We Had:  The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told
DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 28\, 2019 @ 8:00 p.m. \nAiring on WQED Pittsburgh  \n Award-winning  documentary film features the talents of international Jazz Masters George Benson\, Ahmad Jamal\, Stanley Turrentine\, Billy Eckstine\, Kenny Clarke\, Art Blakey\, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams – all Pittsburghers – and explores the social conditions and historical events that conspired to make Pittsburgh one of the leading contributors to the legacy of Jazz music in the world. The one-hour film is packed with interesting interviews\, historical photographs and over 20 live performance clips of the Jazz Masters. \n \n 
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/we-knew-what-we-had-the-greatest-jazz-story-never-told-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190223T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20181119T145817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T150516Z
UID:1206-1550944800-1550953800@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:René Marie + Delfaeyo Marsalis
DESCRIPTION:6:00 p.m. &  8:30 p.m. \nIn a span of two decades vocalist\, René Marie has cemented her reputation as a singer by borrowing various elements of folk\, R&B\, and classical to create a captivating style. \nNEA Jazz Master Delfaeyo Marsalis is one of the top trombonists\, composers\, and producers in jazz today. Known for his excellence\, inventive mind and frequent touches of humor.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/rene-marie-delfaeyo-marsalis/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190217T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20190213T194216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T194804Z
UID:1248-1550412000-1550419200@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:Special Screening - WE KNEW WHAT WE HAD: THE GREATEST JAZZ STORY NEVER TOLD
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild for a screening of their documentary We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told\, followed by a Q&A session and recordings of MCG Jazz. \nMt. Lebanon Public Library\, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd.\, Pittsburgh PA 15228  Phone: 412.531.1912 \nWE KNEW WHAT WE HAD: THE GREATEST JAZZ STORY NEVER TOLD chronicles the unrecognized history of jazz in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. The hour-long documentary features the talents of international jazz legends George Benson\, Ahmad Jamal\, Stanley Turrentine\, Billy Eckstine\, Kenny Clarke\, Art Blakey\, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams-all Pittsburghers. Using archival footage and photos\, it also sheds light on the social conditions and historical events that conspired to make Pittsburgh one of the world’s leading contributors to the legacy of jazz music. \n\nSunday\, February 17th 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/we-knew-what-we-had-the-greatest-jazz-story-never-told/
LOCATION:Mt. Lebanon Library\, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, 15228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190202T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20181113T150220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T150220Z
UID:1195-1549130400-1549139400@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez Duo +  Edmar Castaneda & Grégoire Maret
DESCRIPTION:6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. \nThis evening of international duos includes the juxtaposition of pianist Alfredo Rodriguez’ education from Havana’s rigorous\, classical conservatories with percussionist Pedrito Martinez’ exacting training from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood in Old Havana. \n \nAlong with Rodriguez and Martinez is the electric pairing of Colombian harpist Edmar Castaneda and exceptional\, Swiss chromatic harmonica player Grégoire Maret as Harp vs Harp.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/alfredo-rodriguez-pedrito-martinez-duo-edmar-castaneda-gregoire-maret/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190119T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20181113T144918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T183141Z
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SUMMARY:Kirk Whalum
DESCRIPTION:6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. \nSoulful\, passionate\, stirring… \nThese are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980s initiation into the thriving Houston nightclub scene. Whalum’s big\, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. In a career spanning decades\, Whalum has a sound that leaves an indelible imprint on the listener.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/kirk-whalum/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181215T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20180905T140056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T152541Z
UID:1178-1544896800-1544896800@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:AN ALBRIGHT FAMILY CHRISTMAS with Gerald and Selina Albright
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 15\, 2018\n6:00 p.m. \nSaxophonist Gerald Albright and his talented daughter Selina Albright are excited about launching their first Albright Family Christmas Tour. \nYour favorite seasonal songs done with an Albright Family twist will fill the evening. The night will get merrier with the top-tier musicians joining the family on tour.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/an-albright-family-christmas-with-gerald-and-selina-albright/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181207T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20181108T144539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T144539Z
UID:1188-1544212800-1544223600@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:MCG Jazz Holiday Jazz Party featuring Mike Tomaro
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/mcg-jazz-holiday-jazz-party-featuring-mike-tomaro/
LOCATION:Rivers Casino\, 777 Casino Dr\,\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181201T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20180905T135507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T151937Z
UID:1175-1543687200-1543696200@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:ELIANE ELIAS
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 1\, 2018\n6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. \nElias is known for her distinctive and immediately recognizable musical style which blends her Brazilian roots\, her sensuous\, alluring voice with her virtuosic instrumental jazz\, classical and compositional skills. With 26 albums to date demonstrating her unique gifts as a pianist\, singer\, composer\, arranger\, and producer as well as melding her immense talents in jazz\, pop\, classical and Brazilian music\, Eliane Elias is as Jazziz magazine has called her\, “A citizen of the world” and “an artist beyond category.”
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/eliane-elias-2/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181130T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20180905T135127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T152357Z
UID:1172-1543604400-1543613400@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:HERE’S TO LIFE: JOE WILLIAMS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION STARRING KEITH DAVID
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 30\, 2018\n7:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. \nKeith David — award-winning actor with more than 150 film\, television\, and stage roles to his name — transforms into Joe Williams to celebrate the legendary vocalist. \nThe performance will be filled with humor and stories of Williams’ life. Along with a big band\, David will perform classic tunes made famous by Williams during his time with the Count Basie Orchestra.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/heres-to-life-joe-williams-centennial-celebration-starring-keith-david/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181109T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20180905T134316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T134503Z
UID:1165-1541746800-1541799000@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:JEFF LORBER TRIO + GRACE KELLY
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 9\, 2018\n7:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. \nTrailblazing pianist\, composer\, producer\, and bandleader Jeff Lorber is a consummate artist who continues to push himself to new plateaus. \nGrace Kelly has drawn critical praise and new fans every year with headlining over 700 shows in 30 countries including major jazz festivals from Montreux to Newport to Montreal.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/jeff-lorber-trio-grace-kelly/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181020T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T083048
CREATED:20180904T163501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T133800Z
UID:1158-1540058400-1540067400@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:VERONICA SWIFT featuring THE BENNY GREEN TRIO
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 20\, 2018\n6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. \nAt age 23\, Veronica Swift is now being recognized around the country as one of the top\, young jazz singers on the scene. \nBenny Green possesses the history of jazz at his fingertips. He combines mastery of keyboarding technique with decades of experience playing with no less than the most celebrated artists of the last half century.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/veronica-swift-featuring-the-benny-green-trio/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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