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
The Taylor Mayde Band - Village Green Amphitheater - Homewood
Wednesday Jazz at Wallace's - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty
Ian Molinaro-Thompson; Chris McGraw; Scott Boni
Karina Krymova Duo - at Eddie Merlot's Downtown
Karina Krymova - vocals; David Gurwin - keys
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
Don Aliquo Sr and Friends - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Don Aliquo, sr - sax; Bruce Wallace - bass; Eric Susoeff - guitar
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Anita Levels - vocals
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Denzel Chismar-Oliver Quartet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass; Michael Bernabe - keys; Adam Bleil - trumpet/EVI; James Johnson III - drums
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Thursday Night Jazz: The Pittsburgh Jazz Guitar Legacy Celebrated - Alphabet City, Northside
Alex Weibel: guitar; Jonathan DiGiulian: guitar; Mike Hugo: guitar; Paul Thompson: bass; Thomas Wendt: drums
Live and Online
Skippolito, featuring members of Norside at Park House, Northside
Skip Sanders - organ / keyboards
Rich Zabinksi Quartet - Washington Jazz Society - Loft Conference Center, Southpointe
Rich Zabinski - drums; Howie Alexander - keys; Eric DeFade - woodwinds; Bob Insko - bass
Margo Jezerc Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty
Trumpeters Ronnie Jones and Glen Surgest
Paul Cosentino's Boilermaker Big Band with vocalist Grace Elliott - October Fest (with much Jazz) - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Dan Meunier and John Marcinizyn - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Dan Meunier - steel pans; John Marcinizyn - guitar
Soup Session (Hip-Hop / Jazz) Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
James Johnson III - drums; Brother Renze - bass; Joey Garner III - percussion
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Jazz Jam at the Sunburst School of Music - Squirrel Hill
All experience levels are encouraged to join.
Instructors Thanakarn Limtham (Dr Bank) - piano, Stephen Weinstein - drums, and Charlie Scott - bass will facilitate the jam session, allowing students the chance to play in a group context with a full band, including groups of their peers.
Heidi Beatty and the Velvet Collective - October Fest (with much Jazz) - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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 -
Hopewell Community Park 2500 Laird Dr, Aliquippa, PA, United States
The Swingin BopCats Bigband at Hopewell Community Park on September 26–27, 2026, for a WWII living-history event honoring the Battle of Hürtgen Forest.
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Throckmorton, Lintz, Barnes - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
David Throckmorton - drums; Ava Lintz - bass; Cliff Barnes - piano
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
New Orleans Sounds with The Colby’s - Golden Age Beer - Homestead
John Colby - keyboards and vocals; Willy Franklin - bass; Ian Molinaro-Thompson - drums; Thad Scott - sax
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
Aaron Lewinter - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Hopewell Community Park 2500 Laird Dr, Aliquippa, PA, United States
The Swingin BopCats Bigband at Hopewell Community Park on September 26–27, 2026, for a WWII living-history event honoring the Battle of Hürtgen Forest.
Mike Tomaro New Quartet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
A fun night of as seasoned vet of the jazz scene saxophonist/arranger Mike Tomaro takes his band through jazz fusion music classics
Mike Tomaro - sax; Kurt Lorence - bass; Michael Bernabe - keys; Hugo Cruz - drums
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Jazz Sessions - Hosted by Kenny Blake - Steamworks Creative - Gibsonia
Kenny Blake and the New Hip
Last Monday of every month
Swing City Band at St. John's Hall, Conemaugh
George Johnson - Keyboards, Vocals; Dan Perich - Trumpet, Vocals; Greg Miaocco - Alto Sax, Flute, Soprano Sax; Jerry Sandusky - Tenor Sax; Tom Romanak - Percussion, Vocals; Steve Spack - Bass.
Grace Elliott Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Music of Sammy Nestico - Duquesne Pappert School of Music at Dougherty Ballroom, Power Center
Duquesne University Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Jeff Bush & Kelley Krepin DeFade, directors
The Duquesne University Jazz Ensemble joins the Centennial Salute of the Mary Pappert School of Music by performing the music of Sammy Nestico.
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
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
Wednesday Jazz at Wallace's - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty
Ian Molinaro-Thompson; Howie Alexander; Glyn Lloyd
September Pairing Series -Cam Chambers plays the music of Pharrell Williams
Cam Chambers - drums/vocals
call 412-363-5316
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
David Gurwin at Mansions on Fifth, Shadyside
David Gurwin - vocals and keys
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
Don Aliquo Sr and Friends - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Don Aliquo, sr - sax; Bruce Wallace - bass; Joe DeFazio - keys
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Anita Levels - vocals
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Thursday Night Jazz: Grace Elliott Sings Rodgers and Hart - Alphabet City, Northside
Grace Elliott: vocals; Joseph Seman: tenor saxophone; Alton Merrell: piano; Leon Boykins: bass; Thomas Wendt: drums
Live and Online
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
The Cleveland-based ensemble Alla Boara, who blend ancient Italian folk songs with modern jazz.
At the Roots Cellar in Pittsburgh on Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 pm, presented by Calliope House.
Ross Antonich / Joe Seman Duo - Cousin's Lounge - Millvale
Ross Antonich - drums; Joe Seman - Tenor Sax
Eli Winter Trio - The Andy Warhol Museum
Sound Series: Eli Winter Trio with special guest Clear Creek SP
Tony Campbell at Hotel Indigo, Oakland - Eliza Hot Metal Bistro
Tony Campbell - sax;
Jessica Lee - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Jason Kush Quartet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Jason Kush - sax; Alton Merrell - piano; Leon Boykins - bass; Dave Glover - drums
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
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 -
Ray Myers (guitar), Chris Fazio (keys) & Mike Farrell (bass) Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Ross Antonich Organ Trio - De Fer Coffee and Tea in the Strip
Ross Antonich - drums; Cliff Barnes - Organ; tba - guitar
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.
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Bethany James - Breezeway Home, Point Breeze
Refreshments/donations, BYOB okay. $20 cash at the door
RSVP at (412) 805-4426
Kente Arts Alliance presents: Corcoran Holt Freedom of Art Quintet
Corcoran Holt - bassist; Josh Evans - trumpet; Stacy Dillard - saxophone; Benito Gonzalez - piano; Jeff “Tain” Watts - drums
Corcoran Holt is a bassist, composer, arranger, and educator who considers himself a son of Washington, D.C.
Kevin Wang & Ren Woods - 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.
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
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
Chad Taylor's Aurora Quartet featuring Erik Lawrence - Sam Rivers - Jazz History and Community - Pitt CEC, Homewood
Chad Taylor - drums; Erik Lawrence - sax; Rene Monteverde - piano; Dylan Zeh - bass
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
Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra WITH the PSO - Heinz Hall
Noted film actor and Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum returns for a performance at Heinz Hall
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
Wednesday Jazz at Wallace's - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty
Nice Guise Trio appearing at Walnut Grille, Washington,PA. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6 - 9 PM.
Billy Kuhn - drums; Mike Houlis - bass; featuring Mark Lucas guitar
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
Don Aliquo Sr and Friends - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Don Aliquo, sr - sax; Bruce Wallace - bass; Eric Susoeff - guitar
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
Small Hours Trio - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Margot Jezerc - vocals; Bryce Rabideau - mandolin; Jason Rafalak - bass
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
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
Jessie Wills-Loverti (vocals) & John Loverti (melodica) - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
The Jazz Experience - Featuring Jessica Lee & Rick Gallagher - HYP Club, Downtown
Jessica Lee - vocals; Rick Gallagher - piano
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Jazz at The Space Upstairs with live musical jazz by Reggie Watkins and physical jazz by the Pillow Project - Second Saturdays, Point Breeze
Doors open 8p-11p | $15
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Jazz at Emmanuel returns for the 35th season - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
An ecumenical jazz service open to all at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. The service is the second Sunday of the month from September to May at 5pm.
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
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
Howie Alexander, John Hall, Dennis Garner and guests Smooth Jam, Genuine Pub, Verona
Howie Alexander, keys; John C Hall, bass; Dennis Garner, drums
Every Tuesday, Jam session with Saxophonist Kenny Blake at Joey's The Edge, Export
Wednesday Jazz at Wallace's - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty
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
Don Aliquo Sr and Friends - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Don Aliquo, sr - sax; Bruce Wallace - bass; Joe DeFazio - keys
A night of New Orleans Music - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Revon Andrews - trombone; Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass; Orlando Gilbert - sax; Karen Shiraishi - piano; Ian Molinaro-Thompson - drums
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
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;
Jazz With Dr Mike - Levity Brewing, Indiana, PA
Dr Michael Stalteri - saxophones; Eli Alfieri - bass; David Hanson - drums; Kellan Moore - piano
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Byham Theater, Downtown
Wynton Marsalis leads his ensemble in a milestone season. At the conclusion of the 2026–2027 season, nearly 40 years after founding Jazz at Lincoln Center, Marsalis will step down as Artistic Director and as Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, making this one of his last performances with the group.
David Gurwin/Rick Finkelstein Duo - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
David Gurwin, Piano & Vocals
Rick Finkelstein, Guitar & Vocals
Rossano Sportiello’s New York City All Stars - Jazz at the Stifel - Ogelbay, Wheeling
Harry Allen – tenor sax; Scott Robinson – clarinet and saxophone; Danny Tobias – trumpet; Rossano Sportiello – piano; Neal Miner – bass; Kevin Dorn – drums
3rd Saturday Night Jam Session - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Tony Campbell and Friends
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
More than 70 jazz artists expected - fundraiser event for the Black Political Empowerment Program
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
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
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
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
Don Aliquo Sr and Friends - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Don Aliquo, sr - sax; Bruce Wallace - bass; Eric Susoeff - guitar
Thursday Night Jazz: James Johnson III’s Nature-Inspired Original Compositions (with Strings) - Alphabet City, Northside
performers tba
Live and Online
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
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.
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
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.
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Jazz Sessions - Hosted by Kenny Blake - Steamworks Creative - Gibsonia
Kenny Blake and the New Hip
Last Monday of every month
Grace Elliott Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Howie Alexander, John Hall, Dennis Garner and guests Smooth Jam, Genuine Pub, Verona
Howie Alexander, keys; John C Hall, bass; Dennis Garner, drums
Every Tuesday, Jam session with Saxophonist Kenny Blake at Joey's The Edge, Export
Tubby Daniels Band
Open to the public for a Wednesday jazz connection in the club.
Public invited, but reservations needed at 412-391-5227
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
Don Aliquo Sr and Friends - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Don Aliquo, sr - sax; Bruce Wallace - bass; Joe DeFazio - keys
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Ross Antonich Quartet - Con Alma, Downtown
Ross Antonich - drums; Joe Seman - tenor sax; Paul Thompson - bass;
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
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
Boney James - City Winery - Strip District Terminal
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
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
Boney James - City Winery - Strip District Terminal
Boney James - City Winery - Strip District Terminal
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
Boney James - City Winery - Strip District Terminal
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
1940's Hangar Dance - Swingin BobCats Big Band - Air Heritage Aviation Museum, Beaver
Doors Open — 5:30 PM
Dinner — 6:00 PM
The Swingin’ BopCats — 7:15 PM
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
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
Jazz at Emmanuel returns for the 35th season - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
An ecumenical jazz service open to all at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. The service is the second Sunday of the month from September to May at 5pm.
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
An Evening with Nellie McKay - The Andy Warhol Museum
Singer/songwriter Nellie McKay for a special retrospective set, playing songs across her varied catalogue.
PittStop Lindy Hop 26, Pittsburgh’s premiere dance exchange annually draws hundreds of swing dancers from across the United States and beyond for a celebration of swing and blues. PittStop has seven dances (six with live bands) over three days with over 25 hours of dancing
Roger Barbour Jazz Trio at Eliza Hot Metal Bistro, Hotel Indigo
Kevin Clark-Piano; Vince Taglieri-Drums; Roger Barbour- Trumpet,Flugelhorn and Vocals
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
PittStop Lindy Hop 26, Pittsburgh’s premiere dance exchange annually draws hundreds of swing dancers from across the United States and beyond for a celebration of swing and blues. PittStop has seven dances (six with live bands) over three days with over 25 hours of dancing
Lisa Ferraro - Jazz at the Stifel - Ogelbay, Wheeling
Lisa Ferraro - Jazz at the Stifel - Ogelbay, Wheeling
Lisa Ferraro is an acclaimed jazz vocalist known for her soulful warmth, impeccable phrasing, and remarkable ability to bring stories to life through song. A Pittsburgh native, she grew up immersed in the city’s celebrated jazz tradition and has since toured internationally, recorded 12 albums, and collaborated with leading artists including Houston Person, Lewis Nash, Ray Drummond, Roger Humphries, and many more.
Jazz at The Space Upstairs with live musical jazz and physical jazz by the Pillow Project - Second Saturdays, Point Breeze
Doors open 8p-11p | $15
PittStop Lindy Hop 26, Pittsburgh’s premiere dance exchange annually draws hundreds of swing dancers from across the United States and beyond for a celebration of swing and blues. PittStop has seven dances (six with live bands) over three days with over 25 hours of dancing
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
PA250 “OUR JAZZ STORY” Celebrating Jazz and Pennsylvania’s Role in American History
The Keystone Jazz Orchestra - MCG Jazz, Manchester
Brought to life by the acclaimed Keystone Jazz Orchestra, a 20-piece ensemble directed by Maestro Marko Marcinko, this five-city tour fulfills the America250PA mission to educate, preserve, and celebrate our history across all 67 counties.
Tony Campbell at Hotel indigo Oakland 6pm to 9pm
Tony Campbell - sax;
Jazz Sessions - Hosted by Kenny Blake - Steamworks Creative - Gibsonia
Kenny Blake and the New Hip
Last Monday of every month
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
Isaiah Collier Quartet - Collier Plays Coltrane - presented by Kente Arts - New Hazlett Theater, Northside
Isaiah Collier Quartet - Collier Plays Coltrane
Saturday December 5, 2026 at 7:30pm
Leslie Odom, Jr, The Christmas Tour - with the PSO - Heinz Hall
Hamilton star, CMU alum, jazz vocalist Leslie Odom, Jr. with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
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
By Ernest McCarty
Directed by Ashley Southers & Mark Clayton Southers
It’s December 1963, and “Queen of the Blues” Dinah Washington is appearing at a renowned Pittsburgh jazz club for a night of holiday-themed songs, backed with a chorus and blues ensemble. Delana Flowers portrays Dinah, reprising her role from the hit 2024 production Dinah: A Musical Revue, accompanied by some of Pittsburgh’s top musicians.
Dwayne Fulton
Tony Campbell
Dwayne Dolphin
Jason Washington Jr
By Ernest McCarty
Directed by Ashley Southers & Mark Clayton Southers
It’s December 1963, and “Queen of the Blues” Dinah Washington is appearing at a renowned Pittsburgh jazz club for a night of holiday-themed songs, backed with a chorus and blues ensemble. Delana Flowers portrays Dinah, reprising her role from the hit 2024 production Dinah: A Musical Revue, accompanied by some of Pittsburgh’s top musicians.
Dwayne Fulton
Tony Campbell
Dwayne Dolphin
Jason Washington Jr
Jazz at The Space Upstairs with live musical jazz and physical jazz by the Pillow Project - Second Saturdays, Point Breeze
Doors open 8p-11p | $15
By Ernest McCarty
Directed by Ashley Southers & Mark Clayton Southers
It’s December 1963, and “Queen of the Blues” Dinah Washington is appearing at a renowned Pittsburgh jazz club for a night of holiday-themed songs, backed with a chorus and blues ensemble. Delana Flowers portrays Dinah, reprising her role from the hit 2024 production Dinah: A Musical Revue, accompanied by some of Pittsburgh’s top musicians.
Dwayne Fulton
Tony Campbell
Dwayne Dolphin
Jason Washington Jr
Jazz at Emmanuel returns for the 35th season - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
An ecumenical jazz service open to all at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. The service is the second Sunday of the month from September to May at 5pm.
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
Jazz at Emmanuel returns for the 35th season - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
An ecumenical jazz service open to all at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. The service is the second Sunday of the month from September to May at 5pm.
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
with Bob Insko - bass; Tony Martucci- drums
Jazz at Emmanuel returns for the 35th season - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
An ecumenical jazz service open to all at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. The service is the second Sunday of the month from September to May at 5pm.
Jazz at Emmanuel returns for the 35th season - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
An ecumenical jazz service open to all at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. The service is the second Sunday of the month from September to May at 5pm.
Jazz at Emmanuel returns for the 35th season - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
An ecumenical jazz service open to all at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. The service is the second Sunday of the month from September to May at 5pm.
Jazz at Emmanuel returns for the 35th season - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
An ecumenical jazz service open to all at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh. The service is the second Sunday of the month from September to May at 5pm.
Brazilian sounds from Bebel Gilberto - City Winery in the Strip - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Tanto Tempo
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
Grace Elliott Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Rich Zabinski Trio - Papa Joe's Wine Cellar, Zelienople
Rich Zabinski - drums; Eric Defade - sax; John Burgh - keys
Etta Cox - INDOORS tonight at the Greer Cabaret Lounge! - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presented in partnership with MCG Jazz
Open Improvisation Lab at Bantha Tea Bar by the Pittsburgh Sound Preserve
Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
Benny Benack II - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Benny Benack - sax, clarinet; Leon Boykins - bass; Max Leake - keys; David Glover - drums
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival - Free Street Festival, Downtown
12:00 PM PIJF ALL STARS WITH HOWIE ALEXANDER
12:45 PM Nathan Paul and the Admirables
1:45 PM Orrin Evans (piano) Plays Monk with Special guests Terri Lyn Carrington - drums; Robert Hurst - bass
2:45 PM Annie and the Caldwells
4:00 PM Nate Smith
5:00 PM Eric Roberson
6:15 PM Lady Blackbird
7:15 PM Terri Lyn Carrington and Social Science
8:30 PM Lalah Hathaway
Rich Zabinski Trio at ShuBrew, Zeilienople
Rich Zabinski - drums; Eric Defade - sax; Greg Lutz - keys
3rd Saturday Night Jam Session - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Tony Campbell and Friends
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Andy Reamer and Eric Susoeff - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Dennis Garner and Tempo Noir - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Dennis Garner - drums; Chanell “CJ” Harris - vox; John Hall - bass
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
October Fest (with much Jazz) - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
7 p.m. LIVE John Gresh’s Gris Gris
Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
David Brosky - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
David Brosky - Chapman Stick
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 -
Scott Boni - Parklet on Walnut Street
Scott Boni, Sax - Ross Antonich - drums
October Fest (with much Jazz) - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
2 p.m. LIVE David Throckmorton Triot
12:45 PM PIJF ALL STARS WITH HOWIE ALEXANDER
1:45 PM The Rakiem Walker Project
2:45 PM T Marie R&B Review
4:00 PM D’Angelo Tribute w/ Dennis Garner Band
5:00 PM Jae Sinnett - Blurred Lines Project
6:15 PM Sean Jones’ Presence
7:15 PM Bernard “Pretty” Purdie and Friends - w/ Dwayne Dolphin, Max Leake +
8:30 PM Eric Roberson’s Improv Sessions Tour
10:00 PM PIJF After Dark: DJ Kid Capri Hip Hop/Jazz Party & Imani Jazz Allstars Jam Session - inside AWAACC
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.
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.
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.
Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty
Trumpeters Ronnie Jones and Glen Surgest
Indestructible Sextet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Jacob Hurlock - piano; James Moore - trumpet; Mike Tomaro - saxophone; Eli Naragon - bass; Leon Jordan Sr. - drums
Visiting the arrangements of the rare sextet edition of the Art Blakey Jazz Messengers and the album Indestructible
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
October Fest (with much Jazz) - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Friday at 7 - “The Royal Wedding,” a three hour Oktoberfest wedding dance party with live music from the same folks behind Check Your Bucket and Yacht Rocket
Katie Simone - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Margo Jezerc Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
