Rich Zabinski Trio at ShuBrew, Zeilienople
Rich Zabinski - drums; Reggie Watkins - trombone; and Kevin Moore - keys
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Pittsburgh Jazz Listening Session - Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main - Oakland
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland) for a vinyl listening session featuring curated selections from Pittsburgh's rich jazz legacy. Enjoy classic and rare jazz recordings in the North Wing Music Room.
Hosted by CLP - Main's Music, Film & Audio Department
Ken Karsh Trio - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Ken Karsh - guitar; Kurt Lorence - bass; Subha Das - drums
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
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.
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.
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.
Hugo Cruz- Carnegie Library - South Side
Presented by the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival and Carnegie Libraries - Quiet As Its Kept: Jazz at the Library
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
Lee Robinson and Iska - Village Green Amphitheater - Homewood
Wednesday Jazz at Wallace's - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty
Ian Molinaro-Thompson; Leon Boykins; Scott Boni
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
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
Roger Barbour Jazz Trio - Buenatarde Restaurant, Shadyside
Andy Yalch - piano; Vince Taglieri - drums; Roger Barbour - trumpet/flugelhorn/vocals
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;
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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.
Sonny Rollins Tribute - Erik Lawrence / Roger Humphries Trio - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Erik Lawrence - tenor sax; Dwayne Dolphin - bass; Max Leake - keys; Roger Humphries - drums
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Tony Campbell at Hotel indigo Oakland 6pm to 9pm
Tony Campbell - sax;
Margo Jezerc Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Katie Simone - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
October Fest (with much Jazz) - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Indestructible Sextet ft. Roger Humphries - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Roger Humphries - drums; Max Leake - piano; James Moore - trumpet; Mike Tomaro - saxophone; Reggie Watkins - trombone; Jordan McBride - bass
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
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 -
David Brosky - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
David Brosky - Chapman Stick
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
Andy Reamer and Eric Susoeff - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Rich Zabinski Trio at ShuBrew, Zeilienople
Rich Zabinski - drums; Eric Defade - sax; Greg Lutz - keys
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival - Free Street Festival, Downtown
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Thomas Wendt - drums;
Benny Benack II - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Benny Benack - sax, clarinet; Band TBA
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
Etta Cox - Jazz at Arts Landing - Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presented in partnership with MCG Jazz
Dollar Bank Stage
Rich Zabinski Trio - Papa Joe's Wine Cellar, Zelienople
Rich Zabinski - drums; Eric Defade - sax; John Burgh - keys
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
Brazilian sounds from Bebel Gilberto - City Winery in the Strip - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Tanto Tempo
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
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.
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
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
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 -
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
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;
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
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
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
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Anita Levels - vocals
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
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
Jessica Lee - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Live Jazz - 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
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 -
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 Quintet – Freedom of Art
Corcoran Holt is a bassist, composer, arranger, and educator who considers himself a son of Washington, D.C.
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
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
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
Live Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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
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
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.
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;
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
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
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
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
Tubby Daniels Band
Open to the public for a Wednesday jazz connection in the club.
Public invited, but reservations needed at 412-391-5227
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
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
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
Boney James - City Winery - Strip District Terminal
Boney James - City Winery - Strip District Terminal
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Jazz at The Space Upstairs with live musical jazz and physical jazz by the Pillow Project - Second Saturdays, Point Breeze
feat. special guests - the THOTH Trio
Paul Thompson - bass; Ben Opie - sax +; David Throckmorton - drums
with physical-jazz by The Pillow Project
Doors open 8p-11p | $15
Lisa Bleil and John Burgh - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Lisa Bleil - vocals; John Burgh - keys
Colter Harper Quintet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Colter Harper - guitar; Leon Boykins - bass; Chris Coles - sax; Kelsey Jumper - vocals; James Johnson III - drums
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Trudy Holler and Mark Lucas - 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 -
Heidi Beatty and the Velvet Collective - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Heidi Beatty - vocals; Leon Boykins -bass; Subha Das - drums; Kevin Moore - keys
AWAACC Presents QUIET AS ITS KEPT…Jazz at the Library featuring Chuck Anderson - Homewood
Adam Bleil Trio - Jazz Jam at Cousin's Lounge - Millvale
Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty
Trumpeters Ronnie Jones and Glen Surgest
Permanent Cosmic Damage - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Antonio Croes (Piano), Chris McGraw (Bass), and David Hanson (Drums)
Marti Aggazio Jazz - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Marti Aggazio - vocals
Steel City Calypso Featuring Chantal Joseph - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Daniel Munier - steel pans; Subha Das - percussion; Paul Thompson - bass; Greg Lutz - piano
Chantal Joseph - vocals
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Benny Benack Jr - Live Jazz at Carmella's Plates and Pints, Southside
Benny Benack Jr - sax;
Roger Barbour Jazz Trio at Eliza Hot Metal Bistro, Hotel Indigo
Kevin Clark-Piano; Vince Taglieri-Drums; Roger Barbour- Trumpet,Flugelhorn and Vocals
Braddock Art Crawl Featuring Calvin Stemley - Carnegie Library, Braddock
This month we are featuring musician and educator Calvin Stemley, and local ceramic artist Darrell Matthews.
Noel Quintana's Latin Crew - Roberto Clemente Bridge Fest
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
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
This month, featuring from Cleveland:
Tim Mirth-guitar; Bryan Thomas-bass; Tony Kazel-drums
Center of Life Summer Kids Session - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Led by John Bagnato - guitar; Reggie Watkins - trombone; Eli Alfieri - bass; Roger Humphries - drums
“Through high-level artistic training, mentorship, and community engagement, Center of Life Jazz offers a twenty-first-century jazz program to Pittsburgh youth to learn the skills, creativity, and discipline to thrive as musicians and leaders.”
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Rich Zabinski Trio - Adam's Ridge Concert Series - Mars
Rich Zabinski - drums; Heidi Beatty - vocals; Howie Alexander - keys
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Anita Levels - vocals
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Kelly Dailey / Aaron Lewinter - Sewickley Quarter
Kelly Dailey on Vocals
Aaron Lewinter on Guitar
Sean Baker - Carnegie Library - Allegheny
Presented by the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival and Carnegie Libraries - Quiet As Kept: Jazz at the Library
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
Chantal Joseph - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown.
Karina Krymova Duo - at Eddie Merlot's Downtown
Karina Krymova - vocals; David Gurwin - keys
Wednesday Jazz at Wallace's - Hotel Indigo - East Liberty
Ian Molinaro-Thompson; Chris McGraw; Scott Boni
Jack Turner - Village Green Amphitheater - Homewood - Jazz on Larimer r
Every Tuesday, Jam session with Saxophonist Kenny Blake at Joey's The Edge, Export
