Take a break from your busy holiday prep with The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Annual Holiday Celebration! The PJO returns to the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild for the first time with their annual holiday celebration. Artistic Director of the Orchestra, Sean Jones, says, “We want to try to recreate the spirit of what the holiday is all …
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Come hear the amazing sounds of the Sean Jones and the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra as they close out their season and help the Kaufmann Center kick-off their year-long jazz programming. Join Kenny for this very special event bringing jazz back to the Hill in a big way.
The New Pittsburgh Courier’s C. Denise Johnson reviews the February 18 performance. With a double-bill headlining two Grammy winning jazz musicians, it goes without saying that in this rivalry, the winner would be those who had enough sense to be in the audience. Fresh off of his Grammy Award for Big Band Jazz Performance, Christian …
February 18, 2012 at the August Wilson Center. Kenny Powell, flute soloist with Sean Jones (trumpet), Christian McBride (bass) and the Photo by Jacqueline Young
As a member of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Kenny will perform with drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts and bassist Christian McBride on Saturday, February 18, 2012. This special event at the August Wilson Center is one Jazz fans should mark on the calendar. Pittsburgh born Watts will be sharing the stage with Philadelphia born McBride and …
If you didn’t have the chance to attend, read what they had to say about this Holiday event in the New Pittsburgh Courier Friday, 30 December 2011 10:30 by M. Abdul-Qawiyy For New Pittsburgh Courier On Sunday, Dec. 18, the frigid wintry weather did not deter jazz lovers from attending the 3rd annual Pittsburgh Jazz …
Kenny will perform with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra on Sunday, December 18 at the August Wilson Center. Old favorites receive a jazz makeover, as the skilled musicians of the PJO render a new treatment on holiday classics, and turn the holiday season into a unique celebration of wonder, bliss and merriment the whole family will …
Our Father, Who Art Blakey September 17, 2011 | 8 pm | $20 – $40 The 2011-2012 season kicks off with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra in a celebration of the life and legacy of Art Blakey, the Pittsburgh native who blazed a trail for jazz hopefuls, and created his own style of drumming that became …
Don’t miss a chance to see legendary Jimmy Heath direct Trumpeter Sean Jones and his Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra. The downtown concert will feature “Soulful Reflections” as well as other works. April 2, 2011 at the August Wilson Center. Pittsburgh Tribune Announcement http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/music/s_729925.html
“BRAVO” The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra made it’s official premiere at the new August Wilson Center, Downtown. Jazz fans, join together and support this renewed effort! Read the full article here: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/music/s_647661.html
