BNY Mellon Jazz

Showcasing great jazz and jazz greats for more than 24 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


July 2010 | August 2010 | September 2010 | October 2010 |

November 2010 | December 2010 | February 2011 | March 2011 | April 2011

July 2010

July 13, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Jevon Rushton
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
July 13, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Tim Stevens
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
July 17, 2010 – 7 p.m. Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Kenia
Riverview Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
July 20, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Gerald Haymon
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
July 20, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Carolyn Perteete
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
July 24, 2010 – 7 p.m. Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Joe Negri
Riverview Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
July 27, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Salsamba
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
July 27, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Max Leake
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
July 31, 2010 – 7 p.m. Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Tania and Jeff Grubbs
Riverview Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or
www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks

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August 2010

August 1, 2010 – 5 p.m. Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
Gene Ludwig Organ Trio with Jay Willis on tenor sax and Tom Wendt on drums
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 3, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Kenia
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 3, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Tania & Jeff Grubbs
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 7, 2010 – 7 p.m. Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Sean Jones
Riverview Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 8, 2010 – 5 p.m. Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
Sean Jones & the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra featuring the "Pittsburgh Scene"
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 10, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Roger Humphries and the RH Factor
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 10, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Alton Merrell
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 14, 2010 – 7 p.m. Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Robbie Klein
Riverview Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 15, 2010 – 5 p.m. Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
Kenia
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 17, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Lee Robinson
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 17, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Howie Alexander
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 17, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. Herbie Hancock's The Imagine Project presented by BNY Mellon Jazz
Heinz Hall
Information: +1 412 392 4900 or www.pittsburghsymphony.org
August 21, 2010 – 7 p.m. Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Howie Alexander
Riverview Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 22, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. Allegheny County Summer Concert Series
BNY Mellon Jazz Series, featuring Joe SampleTrio
Hartwood Acres
Information: +1 412 767 9200
August 22, 2010 – 5 p.m. Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
Aurora Fusion Jazz (presented by MCG Jazz)
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 24, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Jamie Moore
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 24, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Jay Willis
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 28, 2010 – 7 p.m. Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Dwayne Dolphin
Riverview Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 29, 2010 – 5 p.m. Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
"Jazzology" featuring some of the region's college jazz educators
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: +1 412 255 8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
August 31, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Spider Rondinelli
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
August 31, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Shawnee Lake
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org

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September 2010

Friday, September 3, 2010 – 7 p.m. First Fridays at the Frick
White Tie Group
Frick Art & Historical Center
Information: +1 412 371 0600 or www.thefrickpittsburgh.org
September 7, 2010 – 5 p.m. JazzLive
Dwayne Dolphin Jam Session
Katz Plaza
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
September 7, 2010 – 7 p.m. JazzLive
Kevin Howard
Backstage Bar at Theater Square
Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.pgharts.org
September 11, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. City of Asylum Pittsburgh's Jazz Poetry Concert
Oliver Lake Big Band
Sampsonia Way (Pittsburgh's Northside)
Information: +1 412 321 2190
September 17, 2010 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Larry Carlton
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
September 30, 2010 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Julian Lage Group
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet
(Double Bill)
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org

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October 2010

October 1, 2010 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway – Boom!
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
October 9, 2010 BNY Mellon Jazz Living Legacy Award Presentation
Preceded by a performance of the Chick Corea Trio including Chick Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.
Information: +1 410 539 6656 x104
October 15, 2010
October 16, 2010
MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
BNY Mellon Jazz presents Nancy Wilson
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
October 29, 2010
October 30, 2010
October 31, 2010
MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Hubert Laws
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org

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November 2010

November 11, 2010 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Rippingtons
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
November 19, 2010
November 20, 2010
November 21, 2010
MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Monty Alexander: Harlem– Kingston Express
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org

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December 2010

December 4, 2010
December 5, 2010
MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Roberta Gambarini
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
December 10, 2010 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
A Charlie Brown Christmas with the David Benoit Quartet
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org

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February 2011

February 12, 2011
February 13, 2011
MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Jazz and Baseball
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
February 18, 2011 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Manhattan Transfer
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org

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March 2011

March 5, 2011
March 6, 2011
MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
BNY Mellon Jazz presents Hiromi
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
March 6, 2011 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Jeff Lorber
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
March 19, 2011 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Jane Monheit
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org

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April 2011

April 29, 2011 MCG Jazz 24th Season "Jazz Progressions: Growing the Legacy"
Vijay Iyre Trio
Don Braden and Mark Rapp "The Strayhorn Project"
(Double Bill)
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org

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BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship Opportunities


2010-2011 Pittsburgh Jazz Society/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
Learn more about 2010-2011 recipient

2010-2011 University of Pittsburgh/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
Learn more about 2009-2010 recipient

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BNY Mellon Jazz News


July 19, 2010
George Heid III to receive Pittsburgh Jazz Society/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship

June 21, 2010
Jazz Drummer Roy Haynes Named BNY Mellon Jazz 2010 Living Legacy Awardee

April 30, 2010
University of Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for PITT/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship

April 26, 2010
Pittsburgh Jazz Society Accepting Applications for 2010-2011 PJS / BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship

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

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