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50th Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert: Celebrating Dr. Nathan Davis and Geri Allen ONLINE


  • Carnegie Music Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 United States (map)

The weeklong Pitt Jazz Seminar is online this year, but still features musical performances and seminar sessions - this year, Celebrating Dr. Nathan Davis and Geri Allen

All the events will be available at this link: https://www.jazz.pitt.edu/jazz-sem

Pitt Jazz Ensemble Tribute to Dr. Nathan Davis  

(Will be posted here on November 2nd)

Monday, November 2nd:

Dr. Nathan Davis: Musician, Innovator, and Educator 

12:00pm EST, Click Here to view stream. 

Panelists: Dr. Aaron J. Johnson (Moderator); Dale Fielder; Dr. James Johnson Jr.; Dr. Alton Merrell; Dr. Kenneth Prouty; and Dr. Doretta Whalen 

Meet the Panel

Wednesday, November 4th:  

Jazz Talk with Nicole Mitchell, Episode 2: Racial Equity in Jazz and Jazz Education 

7:00pm EST Click Here to view stream.

Panelists: Nicole Mitchell (Host); Gail Austin; Ayana Contreras; and Willard Jenkins

Meet the Panel

Thursday, November 5th:

Feed the Fire: A Cyber Symposium in Honor of Geri Allen hosted by the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University

9:30am EST to 5:30pm EST

This all-day conference will bring together internationally renowned scholars and performers to discuss Allen's legacy as an artist and educator. The event will coincide with the release of a special issue of Pitt's journal Jazz and Culture, focusing entirely on Allen, slated to be published this fall. A final keynote presentation will feature Angela Davis, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Gina Dent. 

Click Here to access symposium website. Registration is required. 

Friday, November 6th: 

"Reminisicing Eminence" 

7:00pm EST Click Here to view.

International jazz artists Terri Lyne Carrington (drums) and Vijay Iyer (piano) along with Nicole Mitchell (flute) and Pittsburgh-based Dwayne Dolphin (bass) will discuss the influence of Geri Allen. Following the conversation will be a performance of pre-recorded solos and a collaborated piece inspired by the work of Geri Allen.

Meet the Artists             

Saturday, November 7th:

Pitt Jazz Faculty Showcase

7:00pm EST Click Here to view performance.

Pre-recorded at Pittsburgh Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, small ensembles of Pitt jazz faculty will perform songs, many composed by Dr. Nathan Davis. Musicians include Frank Cunimondo (piano); Sandy Dowe (voice); Ralph Guzzi (trumpet); Dr. Aaron J. Johnson (trombone); Dr. James Johnson Jr. (piano); James Johnson III (drums); Jeff Mangone (bass); Nicole Mitchell (flute); Irene Monteverde (piano); Dr. Kenneth Powell (saxophone); Mark Strickland (guitar); and Dr. Yoko Suzuki (saxophone). 

Special guest appearance by University of Pittsburgh's Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement, Dr. Kathy Humphrey (voice).