2026 World of Jazz: The Pittsburgh World Affairs Council's 95th Anniversary Soiree - tickets at link, dress code of colorful cocktail attire

A celebration of 95 years for the World Affairs Council

World of Jazz: A note to remember

• Wynton Marsalis once referred to jazz as "the perfect metaphor for democracy." Democracy has truly been at the heart of our work this year, so there can be no better soundtrack for the occasion than jazz.

Featured Performers:

Jeremiah "Jere" Bampoe-Addo (Drums); Gemma Stemley (Flute & Steelpan): Hill Dance Academy Theatre (Dance); Hendrik Meurkens (Harmonica and Vibraphone); Hugo Alexander Cruz (Drums); Craig Davis (Piano); Dwayne Dolphin (Bass); Yoko Suzuki (Saxophone); Lilly Abreu (Soprano); Jeff Bush (Trombone); Eric DeFade (Saxophone); James Johnson III (Drums); Eric Susoeff (Guitar); Pittsburgh Samba Group (Dance):