“We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told” 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 […]
“We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told” 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 […]
Paquito D’Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fourteen GRAMMY Awards, he is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. His numerous recordings include more than 30 solo albums. In 1988, he was a founding member of the United Nation Orchestra, a 15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespie […]
Two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated Mindy Abair has made her mark as one of the most recognizable saxophonists in the US. Bria Skonberg mixes worldly trumpet rhythms and contemporary songwriting ability to create a sophisticated pop sound. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
With love, romance and his recent twentieth wedding anniversary serving as his inspiration, Brian Culbertson crafted thirteen new songs that will be released as “Colors of Love” on Valentine’s Day. The seduction begins with the first single, the amorous title track, which is a sensual R&B groove illuminated by lyrical acoustic piano melodies typical of […]
The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra will come together with vocalist Delores King Williams, paying tribute to Ella’s Centennial with her vocal expertise.
MARTY ASHBY QUARTET Friday, April 20 9:00 p.m. - Midnight Head over to Rivers Casino Drum Bar on April 20 to see FREE live jazz. The Marty Ashby Quartet will be performing at the Drum Bar from 9:00 p.m.– midnight. See you there! Must be 21 or older to be on Rivers Casino property.
For more than three decades Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight-ahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
WE KNEW WHAT WE HAD: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told. documentary film will be screened at the Angelika Film Center Dallas on Saturday April 27, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. as part of the USA Film Festival in partnership with D'JAM. Question and answer session to follow the screening.
Eliane Elias is known for her distinctive and immediately recognizable musical style which blends her Brazilian roots and sensuous, alluring voice with her virtuosic instrumental jazz, classical and compositional skills. Elias celebrates 100 years of the Samba, and states “Samba is the most authentic and contagious dance rhythm of Brazil.” Shows at 7:00 p.m. and […]
Featuring the 21st Century Swing Band with Marty Ashby and Dr. John Wilson and: Jeff Bush Steve Hawk Ron Horton Max Leake Jared Sims Paul Thompson Mike Tomaro Thomas Wendt Thursday, May 31, 6:00-7:30pm Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum Free admission with reservation. Call 412-963-6878 or email, email hidden; JavaScript is required
MCG JAZZ NIGHT AT RIVERS CASINO DRUM BAR CHUCK REDD & THE MCG JAZZ QUARTET feat. Mike Tomaro, Marty Ashby, Paul Thompson and Roger Humphries. Head over to Rivers Casino Drum Bar on June 1, from 9:00pm-midnight to see FREE live jazz. Must be 21 years of age or older
Universally recognized as the “Creme de la Creme” by critics and the educated jazz connoisseur, Jazz Poll Winners have created an artistic standard that serves as “THE” blueprint for modern-day jazz musicians. The Smithsonian Jazz Sextet featuring Charlie Young, Marty Ashby, Tony Nalker, Paul Thompson and Ken Kimery with special guest Chuck Redd will present […]
Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. Standard seat: $25 Table seat with complimentary drink: $40 Leonard Bernstein’s musical contributions span across the musical landscape. As a conductor for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, he ranks among the world’s most respected. As a composer, his works have crossed the boundaries of choral, symphonic, movie score, Broadway, […]
Guest lecturer for the IU Jazz Institut in Graz on July 3, 2018, Austria Jazzinstitut Moserhofgasse 39 www.kug.ac.at/en/home.html
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra comes to MCG Jazz to celebrate the music of renowned Brazilian icon, Antonio Carlos Jobim, with strings. Friday, July 20, 2018 at 7:30pm at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra strings and woodwind sections will be joined by guest soloists vocalist Maucha Adnet and percussionist Duduka da Fonseca– each […]
MCG Jazz Quartet featuring Marty Ashby, Mark Jackovic, Dwayne Dolphin, Roger Humphries
FREDDI SHEHADI, MARTY ASHBY, KIP REED, TONY MARTUCCI As part of head over to Rivers Casino Drum Bar on August 11 to see FREE live jazz. Freddi Shehadi, Marty Ashby, Kip Reed, Tony Martucci will be performing at the Drum Bar from 9:00 p.m.– midnight. See you there! Must be 21 or older to be on Rivers […]
Celebrate summer at Hartwood Acres for BNY Mellon Jazz presents Larry Carlton. Part of the FREE Allegheny County Parks Special Events concert series, August 12, 2018, 7:30pm. Opening for Larry Carlton is Frank Cunimondo Trio announcing their new album release.
MCG Jazz All-Stars Celebrate Sergio Mendes’ Bossa Rio Recordings Marty Ashby, Thomas Wendt, James Moore, Jeff Bush, Alton Merrell, Tony DePaolis 8:00 - 9:30 PM, FREE Alphabet City
