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
June 2009 | July 2009 | August 2009 | September 2009 | October 2009 | November 2009 | December 2009 | January 2010 | February 2010 | March 2010 | April 2010
June 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Featuring Patrick Arena
Riverview Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Dwayne Dolphin
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
July 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
First Fridays at the Frick
Featuring Babatunde Lea
Frick Art & Historical Center
Information: 412-371-0600 or www.TheFrickPittsburgh.org
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Sweaty Betty Blues Band
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 — 8:00 p.m.
BNY Mellon Jazz presents Diana Krall
Heinz Hall
Information: 412-392-4900 or www.pittsburghsymphony.org
Saturday, July 11, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Featuring Antoinette Manganas
Riverview Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Murray Avenue Jazz Initiative
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Saturday, July 18, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Featuring Craig King
Riverview Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Tony Campbell
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Saturday, July 25, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Featuring Kenny Blake
Riverview Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Al Dowe and Etta Cox
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Friday, July 31, 2009 — 7:30 p.m.
Allegheny County Summer Concert Series
Lao Tizer Band featuring Chieli Minucci & Karen Briggs
South Park Amphitheater
Information: (412) 835-4810
August 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Featuring Carolyn Perteete
Riverview Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Sunday, August 2, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
Featuring the Gerald "Shotgun" Haymon Collaboration
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Tim Stevens and Friends
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Saturday, August 8, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Featuring Dwayne Dolphin
Riverview Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Sunday, August 9, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
Featuring a Guitars of Pittsburgh Tribute featuring Joe Negri, Marty Ashby and Eric Susoeff
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Jevon Rushton Group
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Saturday, August 15, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Featuring Kenia
Riverview Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Sunday, August 16, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
Featuring Jazz Surgery with Tony Campbell
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Sunday, August 16, 2009 — 7:30 p.m.
Allegheny County Summer Concert Series
Featuring Kevin Eubanks
Hartwood Acres
Information: (412) 767-9200
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Don Aliquo Sr. & Don Aliquo Jr.
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Saturday, August 22, 2009 — 7:00 p.m.
Citiparks Stars at Riverview Jazz Series
Featuring Kevin Howard
Riverview Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Sunday, August 23, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
The Jeff Grubbs Quartet featuring Tania Grubbs
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Kenia
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Sunday, August 30, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
Citiparks Reservoir of Jazz Concert Series
The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra featuring Sean Jones
Reservoir Drive, Highland Park
Information: (412) 255-8975 or www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
September 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Gerald Haymon
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 — 5:00 p.m.
JazzLive
Featuring Jam Session with Roger Humphries
Agnes R. Katz Plaza
Information: (412) 456-6666 or www.pgharts.org
October 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around — A Jazz Collaboration"
Featuring Gary Burton — Next Generation Band
MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side
Information: (412) 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org
November 2009
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
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
December 2009
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
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
January 2010
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 2010
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 2010
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 2010
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 2008-2009 recipient - 2009-2010 University of Pittsburgh/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
Learn more about 2008-2009 recipient
BNY Mellon Jazz News
- 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 - November 20, 2007
Pittsburgh Jazz Society Receives 2007 Mellon Jazz Community Award - September 10, 2007
Pitt Student Pianist Wins 2007 Pitt-Mellon Jazz Scholarship - August 13, 2007
Mellon Jazz 2007 Living Legacy Award Honors Saxophonist and Jazz Educator Benny Golson - July 31, 2007
Evan Hertrick to Receive Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Mellon Jazz Scholarship at Reservoir of Jazz Concert - May 21, 2007
Student Percussionist Adam Pfannenstiel Wins 2007 Temple University-Mellon Jazz Scholarship