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This Saturday: Endea Owens & The Cookout and Michael Mayo Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 6:00 & 8:30 PM Endea Owens, known as one of Jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, is a Detroit-raised Recording Artist, Bassist, and Composer. She has been mentored by Jazz Icons the likes of Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, and Ron Carter. ​ Michael Mayo, a two-time 2026 GRAMMY nominee, stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing, hard-hitting beatboxing, and heartfelt crooning. LA Weekly called him, “without a doubt the best young male jazz singer in Los Angeles.” ENDEA/MICHAEL TICKETS - LIMITED AVAILABILITY This engagement of Endea Owens & the Cookout and Michael Mayo is made possible in part through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Ryan Shaw & Ray Angry: OFF Broadway! Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Ave, PGH, PA 15222 “An adventurous, adrenalin-infused program… ready, willing and able to enjoy the ride,” —Talkin' Broadway Celebrating their first album together, OFF Broadway, multi-GRAMMY® nominated vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and multi award-winning pianist, composer, and producer Ray Angry present a one-night musical journey that reimagines classic Broadway repertoire through the lens of soul, R&B, and jazz. Expect contemporary, R&B- and soul-inspired interpretations of beloved Broadway selections like “She Used To Be Mine” (Waitress), “Without You” (Rent), and “Waving Through A Window” (Dear Evan Hansen). RAY AND RYAN TICKETS Please note, all tickets for this event are through the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, they can be contacted at 412-456-6666 or in person at the Box Office at Theater Square. New Show: Mike Marshall & Alessandro Penezzi Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM Mandolin master Mike Marshall joins forces with Brazilian guitar virtuoso Alessandro Penezzi for a spirited evening of choro, samba, and improvisation. Marshall, a former member of the David Grisman Quintet, brings decades of genre-blending creativity to the stage. Penezzi, one of Brazil’s most soulful and technically dazzling guitarists, is a celebrated figure in Brazilian popular music. Their collaboration promises a vibrant exchange between two musical worlds bursting with rhythm, energy, and a sense of celebration. MIKE/ALESSANDRO TICKETS Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy Concert Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of Live Jazz, hosted by Marty Ashby, as Prime Stage Theatre and MCG Jazz bring together Pittsburgh Jazz Legends to the stage with the spirit of Freedom House. Dwayne Dolphin — Bass Roger Humphries — Drums Max Leake — Piano Mark Jackovic — Saxophone PITTSBURGH JAZZ LEGACY TICKETS Any patrons who had tickets for the original date at the New Hazlett should have been contacted. If you have not, please reach out to Elleanna Stoner at 412-322-0800 or estoner@manchesterbidwell.org. Last Chance to see Wynton Marsalis with the PSO! Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to welcome Wynton Marsalis to Heinz Hall for a one-night-only performance of one of his most ambitious and beloved compositions, All Rise. With Wynton stepping back after an iconic career with Jazz at Lincoln Center, you won't want to miss his final performance with the PSO. This performance is led by conductor Benjamin Northey and brings together the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the PSO, and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. Presented in partnership with MCG Jazz, Marsalis’ genre-bending symphony fuses jazz, blues, classical, and world music into a monumental work of struggle and redemption. ALL RISE TICKETS Please note, all tickets for this event are through the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, they can be contacted at 412-392-4900 or in person at Heinz Hall. Cannonball Adderley: The EmArcy Years This weekend on the MCG Spotlight Show, host Marty Ashby is joined by drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt for his monthly visit. This time, we’re taking a deep dive into Cannonball Adderley: The EmArcy Years. Before the landmark Riverside recordings and the soul-jazz classics that would define his legacy, Cannonball was already on fire. These EmArcy sessions from 1956 to 1958 capture a young Julian “Cannonball” Adderley bursting onto the national scene with authority, warmth, and unstoppable swing. Drawing from To The Ivy League, Sophisticated Swing, Enroute, and Cannonball’s Sharpshooters, this program highlights the early chemistry between Cannonball and his brother Nat Adderley, along with standout performances from Junior Mance, Sam Jones, Jimmy Cobb, Charles “Spec” Wright, and Al McKibbon. The result is hard-bop energy, blues-soaked lyricism, and razor-sharp ensemble work. From the earthy drive of “Another Kind of Soul” to the aching beauty of “Lover Man,” the tribute-filled “Tribute to Brownie,” and the high-octane closer “Stay On It,” this episode traces the sound of a master in the making. If you know Cannonball for Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, this is where you hear the foundation being poured — bold, swinging, and unmistakably his. Join us for a session that swings hard and reminds us why those EmArcy years still hit just right. Friday and Sunday at 6:00 PM Saturday at 1:00 PM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM 101.1 FM LISTEN LIVE Missed Last Week's Spotlight Show? Get it Here! A Tribute to Teenie Harris — Hill District Beat…50% OFF! BUY CD   Featuring over 100 of Teenie Harris’ most iconic photographs, Hill District Beat pairs his powerful imagery with an original jazz soundtrack performed by the MCG Jazz All Stars, including David Budway, Dwayne Dolphin, Roger Humphries, and Tom Williams. This enhanced CD brings to life one of his groundbreaking exhibitions, offering a vivid portrait of 20th‑century African American life through Teenie’s lens. When played as a standard CD, it becomes a 22‑minute journey through 40 years of jazz history. When viewed on a computer, it unlocks a multimedia experience with additional images and a detailed Teenie Harris biography — a true tribute to a Pittsburgh legend. See the story. Hear the beat. Own the legacy.

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