Pittsburgh festival 7-13 (copy 05)

Hot House Jazz Guide Announcement

Some of the world’s most renowned giants of jazz called Pittsburgh their home – Ray Brown, Art Blakey, Billy Eckstine,  Fatha Hines, Mary Lou Williams, Ahmad Jamal, Stanley Turrentine and Erroll Garner to name a few – and through their music, these sons and daughters of the Steel City not only spoke the language, but they also re-invented it, refined it and expanded it through musical conversations across time and place. They understood how the language of jazz connects us, encourages us to remember where we’ve been and where we’re going. And, it’s these timeless cross-cultural conversations that will be carried on through the 13th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival presented by Citizens (PIJF), which returns to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) and Highmark Stadium September 14 – 17, 2023.

Looking to reacquaint with some favorites? Don’t miss Gregory Porter, Ledisi, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter, Nicholas Payton and Emmet Cohen with legendary saxophonist Houston Person. Maybe something more contemporary? Check out José James and PJ Morton. Or do you want to make a discovery? Listen-in on  Somi, Samora Pinderhughes, Madison McFerrin, Christie Dashiell and Pittsburgh’s own Chelsea Baratz and Howie Alexander. How about a salute to 50 years of Hip Hop? Catch Keyon Harrold with special guests Pharoahe Monch and Mumu Fresh plus DJ Selecta when he spins Hip Hop and Jazz classics at the Taste of Jazz Party. Don’t miss hitmakers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis when they take the Highmark stage to share their special Minneapolis-rooted grooves. And, there’s even a Jazz Train, hosted by pianist Orrin Evans, making its way to Pittsburgh from several cities.

Join Janis Burley Wilson, President & CEO of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, September 14 – 17 and be part of the history – and the future – of these musical and cultural conversations called jazz.

Tickets on sale now at www.pittsburghjazzfest.org

Cell phone: 203-434-4646

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