BNY Mellon Jazz
Celebrating 26 years of bringing great jazz experiences to you
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
January 2012 | February 2012 | March 2012 | April 2012 | May 2012
January 2012
| Now through April 15, 2012 | Teenie Harris, Photographer: An American Story retrospective exhibition (Jazz soundtrack) Carnegie Museum of Art Information: +1 412 622 3131 or www.cmoa.org |
| January 3, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Salsamba Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 3, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Chico's Quintet Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 10, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Mark Lucas Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 10, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Dwayne Dolphin Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 17, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Maureen Budway Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 17, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Clare Ascani Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 20, 2012 – 7 p.m./9:30 p.m. | MCG Jazz – 25th Season International Guitar Night MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| January 24, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Max Leake Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 24, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Nelson Harrison Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 31, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive George Jones New View Trio Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| January 31, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Michele Bensen Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
February 2012
| Now through April 15, 2012 | Teenie Harris, Photographer: An American Story retrospective exhibition (Jazz soundtrack) Carnegie Museum of Art Information: +1 412 622 3131 or www.cmoa.org |
| February 7, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Gerald Haymon Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| February 7, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Roger Barbour Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| February 11, 2012 – 7 p.m./9:30 p.m. | MCG Jazz – 25th Season Jon Faddis Quartet presents and MCG Jazz 25th Anniversary Tribute MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| February 21, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Brett Williams Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| February 21, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Mike Tomaro Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| February 24, 2012 – 7 p.m./9:30 p.m. | MCG Jazz – 25th Season BNY Mellon Jazz presents Count Basie Orchestra with New York Voices MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| February 28, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Roger Humphries Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| February 28, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Tony Campbell Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
March 2012
| Now through April 15, 2012 | Teenie Harris, Photographer: An American Story retrospective exhibition (Jazz soundtrack) Carnegie Museum of Art Information: +1 412 622 3131 or www.cmoa.org |
| March 6, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Dwayne Dolphin Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| March 6, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Tim Stevens Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| March 13, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Kenia Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| March 13, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Eric Johnson Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| March 16, 2012 – 7 p.m./9:30 p.m. | MCG Jazz – 25th Season Lee Ritenour MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| March 20, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Alton Merrell Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| March 20, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Tom Wendt Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| March 24, 2012 – 8 p.m. March 25, 2012 – 2:30 p.m. |
MCG Jazz – 25th Season Toots Thielemans and Kenny Werner MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| March 27, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Jared Wilson Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| March 27, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Don Aliquo Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
April 2012
| Now through April 15, 2012 | Teenie Harris, Photographer: An American Story retrospective exhibition (Jazz soundtrack) Carnegie Museum of Art Information: +1 412 622 3131 or www.cmoa.org |
| April 3, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Mark Lucas Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| April 3, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Gregory Porter Cabaret at Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| April 6, 2012 – 7 p.m./9:30 p.m. | MCG Jazz – 25th Season BNY Mellon Jazz presents Chick Corea Solo Piano MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| April 10, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive George Jones New View Trio Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| April 10, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Chuchito Valdes Trio Cabaret at Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| April 14, 2012 – 8 p.m.
April 15, 2012 – 2:30 p.m. |
MCG Jazz – 25th Season Oscar Castro–Neves and Paul Winter "Brazilian Days Revisited" MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| April 17, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Brett Williams Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| April 17, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Cory Weeds Quartet with Joey DeFrancesco Cabaret at Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| April 24, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Dwayne Dolphin Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| April 24, 2012 – 8 p.m. | JazzLive Rachelle Ferrell Cabaret at Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
May 2012
| May 1, 2012 – 5 p.m. | JazzLive Salsamba Backstage Bar, Theater Square Information: +1 412 456 6666 or www.trustarts.org |
| May 12, 2012 – 7 p.m./9:30 p.m. | MCG Jazz – 25th Season Kurt Elling Swings Sinatra MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship Opportunities
2011–2012 Pittsburgh Jazz Society/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
Learn more about the 2011–2012 recipient
2011–2012 University of Pittsburgh/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
Learn more about 2011–2012 recipient
BNY Mellon Jazz News
December 13, 2011
Pitt Saxophonist Wins 2011 Pitt–BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
July 21, 2011
Brett Williams to Receive 2011 Pittsburgh Jazz Society/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
June 1, 2011
Saxophonist Phil Woods Named BNY Mellon Jazz 2011 Living Legacy Awardee
April 26, 2011
Pittsburgh Jazz Society Accepting Applications for 2011–2012 Pittsburgh Jazz Society/ BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
April 26, 2011
University of Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for PITT/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
