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
March 2010 | April 2010 | May 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: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| March 16, 2010 – 5 p.m | Lou Stellute and Ken Karsh Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| March 23, 2010 – 5 p.m | Kenia and Alton Merrell Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.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: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| April 5, 2010 – 5:30 p.m. | B-PEP Jazz V A Six Hour Jazz Marathon featuring Pittsburgh's Jazz Musicians and Vocalists Oakland Holiday Inn Select, Pittsburgh Information: +1 412 758 7898 or www.b-pep.net |
| April 6, 2010 – 5 p.m | Tony Depaolis Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| April 6, 2010 – 8 p.m. | Soul Cycle Cabaret at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| April 9, 2010 – 8 p.m. | MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around – A Jazz Collaboration" Ahmad Jamal and the MCG Jazz Orchestra The Byham Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| April 13, 2010 – 5 p.m | Robbie Klein Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| April 13, 2010 – 8 p.m | Sean Jones & Dwayne Dolphin – Jazz Meets Funk Cabaret at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| April 20, 2010 – 8 p.m | Oris Evans Quartet – Philly Sounds Cabaret at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| April 23, 2010 – 8 p.m. April 24, 2010 – 8 p.m. April 25, 2010 – 2:30 p.m. |
MCG Jazz 23rd Season "What Goes Around – A Jazz Collaboration" Paquito D'Rivera's Funk Tango Quintet MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323 4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| April 24, 2010 – 6:45 p.m. | Mulberry Jazz Tony Cambell Band featuring vocalist Shawnee Lake and Student Jazz Quartet from Pittsburgh's CAPA High School Highlighting the role of Pittsburgh Artists "In the Evolution of Jazz" Wilkins Community Center, Regent Square Information: +1 412 271 4271 or www.mulberryjazz.org |
| April 27, 2010 – 5 p.m | James Moore Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| April 27, 2010 – 8 p.m | Jeff "Tain" Watts Quartet with special guest David Budway Cabaret at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| May 4, 2010 – 5 p.m | Tania & Jeff Grubbs and Colter Harper Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| May 11, 2010 – 5 p.m | Jared Wilson Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| May 14, 2010 – 8 p.m. | BNY Mellon Jazz presents Ramsey Lewis MCG Jazz Hall, Pittsburgh's North Side Information: +1 412 323-4000 or www.mcgjazz.org |
| May 18, 2010 – 5 p.m | Roger Humphries & the RH Factor and Michele Bensen Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
| May 25, 2010 – 5 p.m | Tony Campbell Backstage Bar at Theater Square Information: +1 412 471 6070 or www.pgharts.org |
BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship Opportunities
2009-2010 Pittsburgh Jazz Society/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
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2009-2010 University of Pittsburgh/BNY Mellon Jazz Scholarship
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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
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