French guitarist and violinist Dorado Schmitt will be joined by a cast of fiercely swinging compatriots including his son, Amati Schmitt to represent the Django Reinhart legacy at its highest level. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Join guitarist and five-time Grammy Award–winning producer Marty Ashby for his annual holiday concert celebration. Ashby’s all-star quartet includes Tamir Hendelman on piano, Paul Thompson on bass, and Dom Moio on drums. This year’s special guest is actress and singer Gloria Reuben who will feature songs from her upcoming holiday album. Reuben is well known […]
Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats. She has put her distinctive stamp on an impressive repertoire of standards over her career with the ability to communicate emotion through a nuanced and minimalist approach. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
FAN PIX SPECIAL EDITION! Be proud of your own, in the last six months Benny has performed in seven different countries including Japan and Israel, performed in seven major NY jazz clubs and in ten different States. Benny is a young and multi-talented Pittsburgh native and denizen of the New York Jazz scene since 2009, […]
The guitar stylings of Norman Brown will be on display as he teams up with Bobby Caldwell and Marion Meadows to bring you a holiday celebration for the whole family. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
JazzHubs in America: Findings and Opportunities for Engagement
11:00am – 12:30pm
The current state of the Jazz Industry and what you need to know to be successful
12:45 – 2:15pm
Meet the Panelists/Q&A – Marty Ashby, Moderator
2:30 – 3:00pm
The Birdland All-Stars have created new arrangements featuring the music of David Bowie and the Police, as well as Charlie Parker, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. Visual artist Jeremy Sutton will be touring with the group to create live art during the performance. Shows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
“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
