Thursday, Nov. 2

7 p.m. - Film Screening: “Hargrove.”

Graduate School of Public Health, Second Floor Auditorium, Room G23, 130 De Soto St.

In a screening marking the fifth anniversary of Roy Hargrove’s death, this film follows the jazz trumpet legend through a summer European tour in what would be the last year of his life. Jazz icons from Sonny Rollins to Herbie Hancock reflect on Hargrove’s contributions and influence. Director Eliane Henri will present the documentary and take questions afterwards. This screening by Kente Arts Alliance is presented in cooperation with Pitt Jazz Studies.

OTHER JAZZ WEEK ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES

Friday, Nov. 3

1 p.m. - Visiting Scholar Lecture - Maya Kronfeld, a visiting scholar from Duke University, will address “Retheorizing Spontaneity: Between Jazz, Philosophy, and Toni Morrison’s Verbal Art.”

Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

3:30 p.m.  - Academic Panel - “Ahmad Jamal: In Appreciation.”

Pitt’s Hill District Community Engagement Center, 1908 Wylie Ave., Hill District

Moderated by Michael P. Mackey, director of vocal music and the Masque Drama Society at Central Catholic High School, panelists will discuss the life and musical contributions of Pittsburgh pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal, who passed away in April of this year.

7:30 p.m.  - Solo Concert by pianist Benito Gonzalez

Bellefield Hall Auditorium, 315 S. Bellefield Ave.

Tickets: $10 general admission; $5 students with valid ID

FREE JAZZ SEMINARS

Saturday, Nov. 4

1 p.m.  - Nicole Mitchell, Professor of Music at University of Virginia and former director of Pitt Jazz Studies. 

Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

2 p.m.   - Artist Seminar - Pianist Victor Gould

Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

2 p.m. - Saxophonist and jazz vocalist Camille Thurman

Afro American Music Institute,  7131 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh

3 p.m.  -  Artist Seminar -Trumpeter and hip-hop producer Keyon Harrold

Frick Fine Arts Auditorium - 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

SATURDAY NOV. 4 53rd Annual Jazz Seminar Concert  - 8pm 

Victor Gould (piano); Keyon Harrold (trumpet); Camille Thurman (saxophone and vocals); Charles Tolliver (trumpet); Lenny White (drums); Buster Williams (bass) and Aaron Johnson (trombone) 

PNC Theatre at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse, 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown.