47th Annual Pitt Jazz Concert
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017
Carnegie Music Hall
4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland
7:30 p.m.

Jazz Week kicks off Monday, October 30, with a noon performance by the Pitt Jazz Ensemble at the William Pitt Union Lower Lounge, followed by evening lectures and seminars by guest musicians and scholars at the Frick Fine Arts Building on Schenley Drive throughout the week.

The entire Jazz Week and the Pitt Jazz Concert will be a
tribute to the late Geri Allen,
former director of Pitt’s Jazz Studies program,
who passed away June 27, 2017.

Guest artists this year include: Maurice Chestnut, tap dancer; Ravi Coltrane, saxophone; Kenny Davis, bass; Tia Fuller, saxophone; Stefon Harris, vibraphone; Victor Lewis, drums; Kassa Overall, drums; Nicholas Payton, piano/trumpet; and Kurt Rosenwinkel, guitar.

Film, stage, and television actress S. Epatha Merkerson will host.

Concert ticket prices:

Orchestra or floor seats are $30 in advance, $35 at the door;

General Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the door;

Student tickets (valid ID required) are $10 in advance and at the door.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 412-624-PLAY (7529) or by visiting the University of Pittsburgh Stages box office on the 16th floor of the Cathedral of Learning, Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information and questions:

412-624-4187 or pittjazz@pitt.edu