BNY Mellon Jazz
Showcasing great jazz and jazz greats for more than 23 years.
Through the BNY Mellon Jazz initiatives, we bring great American jazz experiences to life, celebrating its storied past, vibrant present and hopeful future.
By partnering with nonprofit organizations primarily in the Pittsburgh region, BNY Mellon Jazz underwrites jazz concerts and concert series, educational initiatives and scholarships. This year-round focus provides cultural and educational institutions with exceptional opportunities to offer the best in jazz artistry under the BNY Mellon Jazz brand. Additionally, BNY Mellon Jazz recognizes industry excellence including artists and community leaders who stand as champions of jazz.
BNY Mellon Jazz Events
November 2009 | December 2009 | January 2010 | February 2010 | March 2010 | April 2010
| Tuesday, November 3, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Dwayne Dolphin and Tania & Jeff Grubbs Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| Saturday, November 7, 2009 Sunday, November 8, 2009 |
MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" Featuring Herb Alpert and Lani Hall MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Tim Stevens and Don Aliquo Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| Friday, November 13, 2009 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" Featuring Stabley Jordan & Jake Shimabukuro MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Clare Ascani and Roger Barbour Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Colter Harper and the Jevon Rushton Group Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Robbie Klein and Roger Barbour Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Roger Humphries & the RH Factor and Michele Benson Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| Saturday, December 12, 2009 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" Regina Carter's Reverse Thread The August Wilson Center for African American Culture Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| Sunday, December 13, 2009 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" Holiday Special with Chris Botti Heinz Hall Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Jay Willis and Fred Pugh Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| Friday, December 18, 2009 Saturday, December 19, 2009 Sunday, December 20, 2009 |
MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" Duke Ellington's Beggar's Holiday MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Don Aliquo and Alton Merrill Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
JazzLive Featuring Kenny Blake and Roger Barbour Backstage Bar and Cabaret Theater Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org |
| January 29, 2010 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" The David Sanborn Band MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| February 12, 13 & 14, 2010 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" Bob James and Keiko Matsui MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| February 27 & 28, 2010 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| March 13, 2010 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" McCoy Tyner Quartet MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| March 26, 2010 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" Lionel Loueke Trio & Gretchen Parlato Band MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| April 9, 2010 | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration" Ahmad Jamal The Byham Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship Opportunities
- 2009-2010 Pittsburgh Jazz Society/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
Learn more about 2009-2010 recipient - 2009-2010 University of Pittsburgh/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
Learn more about 2009-2010 recipient
BNY Mellon Jazz News
- November 6, 2009
Pitt Senior Wins 2009 Pitt-BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship - July 31, 2009
Manhattan School of Music Freshman Ben Benack III to Receive 2009 Pittsburgh Jazz Society / BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship - May 18, 2009
Saxophonist, Composer and Jazz Educator Frank Foster Named BNY Mellon Jazz 2009 Living Legacy Awardee - April 8, 2009
Pittsburgh Jazz Society Accepting Applications for 2009-2010 PJS / BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship - April 8, 2009
University of Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for PITT/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship - December 23, 2008
Jazz Workshop Inc., to Receive 2008 BNY Mellon Jazz Community Award - August 14, 2008
Freshman Trombonist Wins 2008 Pitt-BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship - July 23, 2008
Duquesne University Freshman Gerald Homme to Receive 2008 Pittsburgh Jazz Society / BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship - June 23, 2008
BNY Mellon Jazz 2008 Living Legacy Award Honors Pianist and Jazz Educator Kenny Barron - June 3, 2008
Student Guitarist Daniel Hanrahan Wins 2008 Temple University-BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship - April 21, 2008
University of Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for PITT/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship - April 21, 2008
Pittsburgh Jazz Society Accepting Applications for 2008-2009 PJS / BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship