Keefe Jackson - Jakob Heineman Quartet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown

The Keefe Jackson - Jakob Heinemann Quartet presents an international collaboration between three cities, weaving together sounds from the musical communities of Oslo, Chicago and Los Angeles. The project consists of a core trio with Keefe Jackson (saxophones, bass clarinet), Adam Shead (drums), and Jakob Heinemann on bass

Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316

Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet - Webster, Bedford and Wandless Series - Morgan-Lee Arts Centre, Hill District
Kevin Moore ( Piano); Bob Insko (Bass); Vince Taglieri (Drums); Roger Barbour (trumpet, Flugelhorn and Vocals)

Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty

Trumpeters Ronnie Jones and Glen Surgest

Aaron Lewinter - Dive Bar and Grille, North Hills

Aaron Lewinter - guitar/vocals

Permanent Cosmic Damage - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead

Antonio Croes (Piano), Chris McGraw (Bass), and David Hanson (Drums)

Andrew Kirk's Deep Dive - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown

Andrew Kirk - drums; Scott Boni - sax; Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass; Justin Bechak - piano

Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316

Lucas, Dailey and Das - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Mark Lucas - guitar; Kelly Dailey - vocals; Subha Das - drums

RESCHEDULED

Anyah Nancy - JazzjAM on SHORE THING

jazzjAM- a morning jazz and culture series happening every third Saturday of the month leading right up to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.

Tubby Daniels - Harold Young Sr. Parklet - Wilkinsburg

Tony Campbell Jazzsurgery Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam Session - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty

Tony Campbell - sax; Jevon Rushton - drums; Howie Alexander - piano; Chris McGraw - bass

Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in -

Lilly Abreu & Eric Susoeff - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Lilly Abreu - vocals; Eric Susoeff - guitar

Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.

Grace Elliott - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown

Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316

Rich Zabinski - Howie Alexander - Bob Insko - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Rich Zabinski - drums; Howie Alexander - keys; Bob Insko - bass

Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead

Thomas Wendt - drums;

Tribute to Carl Murphy - Judge Warren Watson and Friends - MCG Jazz, Manchester

Instrumentalists and singers are invited to sit in

Mode Indigo - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown

Benjamin May — piano; Thomas Wendt — drums; Michael Gudbaur — bass; Olya — vocals

Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316

Tim Stevens Project - Reservoir of Jazz - Highland Park

featuring Tim Stevens - vocals; Mark Strickland - guitar; Howie Alexander - piano

Bria Skonberg - City Winery - Strip District Terminal

Bria Skonberg - trumpet and vocals

Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.

Grace Elliott Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Every Tuesday, Jam session with Saxophonist Kenny Blake at Joey's The Edge, Export

Howie Alexander, John Hall, Dennis Garner and guests Smooth Jam, Genuine Pub, Verona

Howie Alexander, keys; John C Hall, bass; Dennis Garner, drums

Megan Paullet at Eddie Merlot's Downtown

Chantal Joseph - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown.

Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock

Kenny Blake - sax; Bob Insko - bass; Tom Glovier - keys; Dennis Garner - drums

First Wednesdays at the Blind Pig Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig Saloon, New Kensington

Vocalist Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters - Bass; and special guests

Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead

Paul Cosentino - Sax, Clarinet, Vocals; Antonio Croes - piano; Chris McGraw - bass; Thomas Wendt - drums

Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Anita Levels - vocals

Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.

Lou Stellute Quartet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown

Lou Stellute - Tenor Sax

Shag Carpet: Glenn Strother & The Boogaloo Brothers @ Allegheny City Brewing

Featuring members of Norside

Jazz Festival - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead

Thursday, Sept 3:
Boilermaker Jazz Band

Friday, Sept 4:
3:30p – 6:30p: Antonio Croes, solo piano
7p- 10p Dwayne Dolphin Fo'tet

Sat Sept 5:
Noon- 3p: Anton DeFade Quintette
3:30p- 6:30p: Paul Cosentino's Boilermaker Jazz Band (with Grace Elliott)
7p- 10p Roger Humphries and RH Factor

Sun Sept 6:
Noon- 3p Thomas Wendt Quartet
4p- 7p Paul Cosentino Swing Orchestra

Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Ava Lintz Trio - Con Alma, Downtown

Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316

Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty

Trumpeters Ronnie Jones and Glen Surgest

Dwayne Dolphin Fo'tet - Golden Age Beer Company Jazz Festival, Homestead

Music from Friday afternoon thought Sunday evening.

Tony Campbell Jazzsurgery Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam Session - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty

Tony Campbell - sax; Jevon Rushton - drums; Howie Alexander - piano; Chris McGraw - bass

Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in -

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Roger Humphries RH Factor - Golden Age Beer Company Jazz Festival, Homestead

Winston Bell - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown

Winston Bell - sax

Band TBA

Young lion Winston Bell returns to Con Alma

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead

Thomas Wendt - drums;

Aurora Jazz Fusion - Con Alma, Downtown

Marty Ashby - guitar; Mike Tomaro - sax; Max Leake - piano; Hugo Cruz - drums'; Reggie Watkins - trombone; Kurt Lorence - bass

Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316

Jazzmania Live at The Cascades at Stone Manse, South Park

Performers — Arthur Crivella, Andres Zara, Adam Dostie, Bob Palmer, C Payne, Denise Mitchel, Henry Shapiro, Hilary Borneo, Jon Rigatti, Rick Nowlin, Noel Quintana, Jose Rivera, Ronni Weiss, Sharell, Jonathan Drucker, Sunny Sunseri, Raynard Ford, Roger Barbour; with guest players and sit-in artists from the Pittsburgh jazz community.

Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.

Open Improvisation Lab at Bantha Tea Bar by the Pittsburgh Sound Preserve

Theron Brown - Jazz at Arts Landing - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presented in partnership with MCG Jazz

Dollar Bank Stage

Grace Elliott Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

Jack Turner - Village Green Amphitheater - Homewood - Jazz on Larimer r

Karina Krymova Duo - at Eddie Merlot's Downtown

Karina Krymova - vocals; David Gurwin - keys

Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock

Kenny Blake - sax; Bob Insko - bass; Tom Glovier - keys; Dennis Garner - drums

Kelly Dailey / Aaron Lewinter - Sewickley Quarter
Kelly Dailey on Vocals
Aaron Lewinter on Guitar

Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays

with Bob Insko - bass; Tony Martucci- drums

The City of Pittsburgh presents the naming of Mary Lou Williams Way - event at the corner of East Liberty Blvd and Larimer Ave.

Family members, the Mary Lou Williams Institute and more will be on hand

Roger Barbour Jazz Trio at Eliza Hot Metal Bistro, Hotel Indigo

Kevin Clark-Piano; Vince Taglieri-Drums; Roger Barbour- Trumpet,Flugelhorn and Vocals

Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Adam Bleil Trio - Jazz Jam at Cousin's Lounge - Millvale

Tony Campbell Jazzsurgery Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam Session - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty

Tony Campbell - sax; Jevon Rushton - drums; Howie Alexander - piano; Chris McGraw - bass

Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in -

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.

Lee Robinson and Iska - Village Green Amphitheater - Homewood

Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock

Kenny Blake - sax; Bob Insko - bass; Tom Glovier - keys; Dennis Garner - drums

Thursday, September 17th – Train to Pittsburgh Jazz Festival

DEPARTURES
New York (NYP) – Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station: 10:52 AM
Newark (NWK) – Newark, NJ at Penn Station: 11:09 AM
Philadelphia (PHL) – William H. Gray III 30th St Station: 12:42 PM

Jazz in the Garden - Phipps Conservatory - Oakland

A summer series of smooth jazz music set against a gorgeous botanical backdrop

September 17 - Hugo Cruz and Caminos

Reggie Watkins Listening and Liner Notes - Free Jazz and Fusion - Carnegie in Carnegie

On the Record: Listening & Liner Notes is a four-part series bringing Carnegie’s own Reggie Watkins into conversation with the music that made jazz what it is.

Tony Campbell at Hotel indigo Oakland 6pm to 9pm

Tony Campbell - sax;

AN EVENING WITH SAMARA JOY

Kicking off the 16th edition of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on Friday, September 18 at August Wilson African American Cultural Center with an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of our America 250.

The curated food tasting experience in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District returns Friday, September 18, as August Wilson African American Cultural Center welcomes jazz lovers and culinary connoisseurs for A Taste of Jazz Party following the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival’s Friday night concert.

Anita Levels - JazzjAM on SHORE THING

jazzjAM- a morning jazz and culture series happening every third Saturday of the month leading right up to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival - Free Street Festival, Downtown

Tony Campbell Jazzsurgery Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam Session - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty

Tony Campbell - sax; Jevon Rushton - drums; Howie Alexander - piano; Chris McGraw - bass

Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in -

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival - Free Street Festival, Downtown

Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.

Etta Cox - Jazz at Arts Landing - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presented in partnership with MCG Jazz

Dollar Bank Stage

Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

The Taylor Mayde Band - Village Green Amphitheater - Homewood

Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock

Kenny Blake - sax; Bob Insko - bass; Tom Glovier - keys; Dennis Garner - drums

Rich Zabinksi Quartet - Washington Jazz Society - Loft Conference Center, Southpointe

Rich Zabinski - drums; Howie Alexander - keys; Eric DeFade - woodwinds; Bob Insko - bass

Tony Campbell Jazzsurgery Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam Session - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty

Tony Campbell - sax; Jevon Rushton - drums; Howie Alexander - piano; Chris McGraw - bass

Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in -

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Jazz Legends Event & Fallingwater 90th Celebration with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra

Saturday, September 26, 2026. 7:30 PM

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 scene vibrant and thriving.

This years honorees will be:

Tubby Daniels, Eric DeFade, Curtis Johnson, Pamela Johnson, and Tim Stevens

Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.

Tubby Daniels Band

Open to the public for a Wednesday jazz connection in the club.

Public invited, but reservations needed at 412-391-5227

Jaki Young "Kuchana" - Village Green Amphitheater - Homewood - Jazz on Larimer

Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock

Kenny Blake - sax; Bob Insko - bass; Tom Glovier - keys; Dennis Garner - drums

David Gurwin at Mansions on Fifth, Shadyside

David Gurwin - vocals and keys

Eli Winter Trio - The Andy Warhol Museum

Sound Series: Eli Winter Trio with special guest Clear Creek SP

Jessica Lee - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Tony Campbell Jazzsurgery Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam Session - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty

Tony Campbell - sax; Jevon Rushton - drums; Howie Alexander - piano; Chris McGraw - bass

Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in -

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

The Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon - MCG Jazz, Manchester
6 & 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.

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

The Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon - MCG Jazz, Manchester
6 & 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.

Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown

Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.

Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock

Kenny Blake - sax; Bob Insko - bass; Tom Glovier - keys; Dennis Garner - drums

First Wednesdays at the Blind Pig Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig Saloon, New Kensington

Vocalist Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters - Bass; and special guests

Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays

with Bob Insko - bass; Tony Martucci- drums

Bulldog Pub, 1818 Morningside Ave, Pgh, PA 15206

On Friday, October 9th at 6:00 PM, in the sleepy little town of Morningside, PA, something from Pittsburgh’s past is stirring once again at the Bulldog Pub, 1818 Morningside Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

“Bobby” Feldman and “Muzzy” Meyers will emerge from the shadows once again, armed with stories, memories, and probably a few things better left forgotten — ready to remind everyone just how much trouble two restaurant owners could cause.

If you ever worked at The Balcony or Hotlicks, played music there, ate there, drank there, hung out there, closed the place down, or simply love a good time, you’re welcome to attend.

Roger Barbour Jazz Trio at Eliza Hot Metal Bistro, Hotel Indigo

Kevin Clark-Piano; Vince Taglieri-Drums; Roger Barbour- Trumpet,Flugelhorn and Vocals

The Jazz Experience - Featuring Jessica Lee & Rick Gallagher - HYP Club, Downtown

Jessica Lee - vocals; Rick Gallagher - piano

Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

Thursday Night Jazz: Alton Merrell Trio Presents the Life & Music of McCoy Tyner - Alphabet City, Northside

Live and Online

Dr. Alton Merrell: piano; Jeff Grubbs: bass; David Throckmorton: drums

Tony Campbell at Hotel indigo Oakland 6pm to 9pm

Tony Campbell - sax;

David Gurwin/Rick Finkelstein Duo - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg

David Gurwin, Piano & Vocals
Rick Finkelstein, Guitar & Vocals

Chris Botti - City Winery in the Strip

More than 70 jazz artists expected - fundraiser event for the Black Political Empowerment Program

Chris Botti - City Winery in the Strip

Chris Botti - City Winery in the Strip

Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

Chris Botti - City Winery in the Strip

The Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon - MCG Jazz, Manchester
6 & 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.

The Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon - MCG Jazz, Manchester
6 & 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.

Tubby Daniels Band

Open to the public for a Wednesday jazz connection in the club.

Public invited, but reservations needed at 412-391-5227

Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

First Wednesdays at the Blind Pig Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig Saloon, New Kensington

Vocalist Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters - Bass; and special guests

Organ Summit - 56TH ANNUAL PITT JAZZ SEMINAR & CONCERT - Bellefield Hall, Oakland

 FIRST SET                               

Chad Taylor, drums;  Greg Lewis, organ; John Shannon, guitar; Raina Welch, vocals;  Yoko Suzuki, saxophone

SECOND SET

Bobby Broom, guitar; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Kobie Watkins, drums; Ben Paterson, organ

Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays

with Bob Insko - bass; Tony Martucci- drums

Roger Barbour Jazz Trio at Eliza Hot Metal Bistro, Hotel Indigo

Kevin Clark-Piano; Vince Taglieri-Drums; Roger Barbour- Trumpet,Flugelhorn and Vocals

Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

Tony Campbell at Hotel indigo Oakland 6pm to 9pm

Tony Campbell - sax;

Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

First Wednesdays at the Blind Pig Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig Saloon, New Kensington

Vocalist Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters - Bass; and special guests

Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays

with Bob Insko - bass; Tony Martucci- drums

Dinah Washington Christmas at Jimmy Hyde’s Sugartop Lounge - Pittsburgh Playwrights Cabaret Theatre featuring Delana Flowers as Dinah Washington

By Ernest McCarty
December 10th – 21st 2026
Pittsburgh Playwrights Cabaret Theater
Madison Arts and Entertainment Center

Roger Barbour Jazz Trio at Eliza Hot Metal Bistro, Hotel Indigo

Kevin Clark-Piano; Vince Taglieri-Drums; Roger Barbour- Trumpet,Flugelhorn and Vocals

Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert - Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park, Downtown

First Wednesdays at the Blind Pig Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig Saloon, New Kensington

Vocalist Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters - Bass; and special guests

Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays

with Bob Insko - bass; Tony Martucci- drums

Stars at Riverview Park

Stars at Riverview Park

Stars at Riverview Park

Stars at Riverview Park

Stars at Riverview Park

Stars at Riverview Park

Stars at Riverview Park

Stars at Riverview Park

Reservoir of Jazz - Highland Park

Reservoir of Jazz - Highland Park