Live Jazz in Pittsburgh
Feb
25
7:00 PM19:00

John Shannon Standards Trio - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown

John Shannon Standards Trio - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown John Shannon - guitar

Band TBA

Join Con Alma co-owner and Music Curator John Shannon as he explores classic jazz standards in his guitar led group featuring different local rhythm sections month to month

Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316

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Feb
27
7:30 PM19:30

ZOOT - Comedy and Jazz Showcase - Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown

ZOOT - Comedy and Jazz Showcase - Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown

CON ALMA and BOTTLEROCKET are teaming up for one night of what they do best! Jazz, Comedy, Good Drinks, and Good Times!

Doors at 5, show starts at 7:30

ZOOT! A brand new showcase of the very best Jazz musicians & Comedians Pittsburgh has to offer

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Mar
15
6:00 PM18:00

Bria Skonberg Quintet - MCG Jazz, Manchester

Bria Skonberg Quintet - MCG Jazz, Manchester

Bria Skonberg is a Canadian-born, New York-based trumpeter, vocalist, and composer. A 3-time Juno Award nominee and Downbeat Rising Star. She’s performed with legends like Jon Batiste and U2 at top festivals worldwide. She’s recorded widely, including with Pittsburgh native Benny Benack III.

Presented in cooperation with Women Who Rock.

Saturday, March 15, 2025 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM

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Mar
15
8:30 PM20:30

Bria Skonberg Quintet - MCG Jazz, Manchester

Bria Skonberg Quintet - MCG Jazz, Manchester

Bria Skonberg is a Canadian-born, New York-based trumpeter, vocalist, and composer. A 3-time Juno Award nominee and Downbeat Rising Star. She’s performed with legends like Jon Batiste and U2 at top festivals worldwide. She’s recorded widely, including with Pittsburgh native Benny Benack III.

Presented in cooperation with Women Who Rock.

Saturday, March 15, 2025 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM

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Mar
22
7:30 PM19:30

Brandee Younger Trio - Kente Arts at the New Hazlett Theater - Northside

Brandee Younger Trio - Kente Arts at the New Hazlett Theater - Northside

Harpist Brandee Younger has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, and John Legend. Brandee Younger made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. 

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Mar
27
7:30 PM19:30

Reggie Watkins CD Release Event - Carnegie Music Hall - the Carnegie in Carnegie

Reggie Watkins CD Release Event - Carnegie Music Hall - the Carnegie in Carnegie

Carnegie resident and jazz artist Reggie Watkins will hold the official Album Release Concert for his new CD “Rivers,” on the Music Hall Stage at the Carnegie in Carnegie

The show will feature the group from the CD, Reggie Watkins – trombone, Michael Bernabe – piano, Eli Naragon -bass and Jason Washington Jr. – drums, as well as some special guest performers. 

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Mar
29
7:30 PM19:30

Reggie Watkins Album Release Concert at the Carnegie in Carnegie - Rescheduled -

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Reggie Watkins Album Release Concert at the Carnegie in Carnegie - Rescheduled from October (due to impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton).

Reggie Watkins official Album Release Concert for his latest CD, “Rivers,” his fifth album as a bandleader on the Music Hall stage

Reggie Watkins - trombone; Michael Bernabe - piano, Eli Naragon - bass, Jason Washington Jr. - drums.

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Apr
12
7:00 PM19:00

Stefon Harris and Blackout - Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown

Stefon Harris and Blackout - Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown

Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him to the forefront of the jazz scene. In 2020 on National Public Radio (NPR), Harris' feature highlighted his contributions as a musician but also as an educator and thought leader who teaches empathy from the bandstand. Harris has also been featured as one of the leading and emerging artists for Apollo’s New Works Master Artist residency.

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Apr
12
9:30 PM21:30

Stefon Harris and Blackout - Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown

Stefon Harris and Blackout - Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown

Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him to the forefront of the jazz scene. In 2020 on National Public Radio (NPR), Harris' feature highlighted his contributions as a musician but also as an educator and thought leader who teaches empathy from the bandstand. Harris has also been featured as one of the leading and emerging artists for Apollo’s New Works Master Artist residency.

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Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00

Microtonal Music Festival Kickoff with DSILTON at Alphabet City, Northside

Microtonal Music Festival Kickoff with DSILTON at Alphabet City, Northside - Thursday night Jazz

In Person - and online stream -

For the full lineup of the 2025 Microtonal Music Festival, visit www.music.pitt.edu/mote

DSILTON (pronounced “Zielton”) is the only band in the world playing highly complex newly written and improvised music in 31-tone tuning on specially developed enharmonic instruments.

Georg Vogel on electric piano and other electronic keyboards, David Dornig on electric guitar, and Valentin Duit on drums

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Feb
15
8:30 PM20:30

“Late Night Stories” An Evening With Artist-In-Residence Ray Angry Featuring Felicia Collins, Will Lee, and Joe Saylor - MCG Jazz

“Late Night Stories” An Evening With Artist-In-Residence Ray Angry Featuring Felicia Collins, Will Lee, and Joe Saylor - MCG Jazz

MCG Jazz Artist-in-Residence, Ray Angry and his special guests, Felicia Collins, Will Lee and Joe Saylor for an evening of conversation and performance. They have been part of your evenings at home via The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the Late Show with David Letterman.

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