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SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016
ARTURO O’FARRILL AND THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA Discover the drama of big band jazz, the culture of Latin music, and the virtuosity of 18 of the world’s most accomplished solo musicians.
Join us for living legends of tap and percussion together in one amazing show! saviongloverproductions.com jackdejohnette.com
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FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016
THE HOT SARDINES Discover what happens when you mix a little glamour, a little grit and a lot of passion! The Hot Sardines’ vibrant performances give a 21st Century voice to the historydefining jazz of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s.
PJO’s mission is the creation of new works that advance the genre. With special guest, NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws, this performance will feature both new compositions and new arrangements. pittsburghjazzorchestra.com hubertlaws.com
• An invite for two to an open sound check. PLATINUM RECORD MEMBERSHIP: $250 • Rush Tickets: ½ price tickets to selected events beginning 4 hours prior to concert. • Free exchanges between artists. • Reserved parking at all MCG concerts held at the Hall. • Subscription to the Manchester Bidwell newsletter.
GOLD RECORD MEMBERSHIP: $100
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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
What is MGP? It’s the McKenna Group Productions, an agency representing many distinctive and inventive names in the music industry.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 18 & 19, 2016
SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHARLIE YOUNG CELEBRATING LEONARD BERNSTEIN Enjoy an evening of new and classic arrangements of historical Leonard Bernstein works.
As definitive of the modern mainstream as it gets... a latter-day Jazz Messengers. –All About Jazz Discover eight soloists, composers and bandleaders who represent what’s happening now in jazz. The Collective’s multi-cultural lineup mirrors the explosion of jazz talent around the globe. sfjazz.org/sfjazzcollective
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Witness a fiery, celebratory conglomeration mixing veteran stars with mid-career leaders and up-and-comers.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016
• MCG Jazz Program Book Listing. MCG Jazz programs are made possible in part by support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
MACK AVENUE SUPER BAND FEATURING GARY BURTON, SEAN JONES, TIA FULLER, AND THE CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE TRIO
MGP’S “GOIN’ HOME” TOUR FEATURING ORRIN EVANS, MARCUS STRICKLAND, GREGORY GENERET, DOMINICK FARINACCI, LUQUES CURTIS, AND OBED CALVAIRE
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 4 & 5, 2016
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2015 GRAMMY® Award winners for Best Latin Jazz Album!
AN EVENING WITH SAVION GLOVER AND JACK DEJONETTE
PITTSBURGH JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH SPECIAL GUEST HUBERT LAWS
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2015
KEN PEPLOWSKI & GARY SMULYAN “ENCOUNTERS”
“Choose Your Own Concert” packages offer great flexibility! You can choose a minimum of four different concerts. The more concerts you buy, the greater your discount per concert.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015
INDIVIDUAL CONCERT TICKETS GO ON SALE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT 9:30 AM. Prices below are only available to subscribers. Single ticket prices are posted at mcgjazz.org.
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Yellowjackets Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton An Evening with Al Jarreau Igor Butman & the Moscow Jazz Orchestra Ken Peplowski & Gary Smulyan / Bill O’Connell and the Latin Jazz All-Stars David Sanborn David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown with Jane Monheit Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Celebration with Ann Hampton Callaway Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Mack Avenue Super Band An Evening with Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette MGP’s “Goin’ Home” Tour The Hot Sardines Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra with Hubert Laws SFJAZZ Collective PLEASE NOTE: Seating priority is given to subscribers with a multiple-year history and by the date the order is received. Although we do our best to accomodate all requests, seats are not guarateed year-to-year. I would like to request these seats: Other seating request: ACCESSIBLE SEATS:
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The beloved eclectic, electroacoustic jazz ensemble that has never been fearful of facing newer musical horizons meets the challenges and keep going forward with A Rise In The Road.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015
presents MS. LISA FISCHER AND GRAND BATON
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Ann Hampton Callaway’s Holiday album The Hope of Christmas.
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AN EVENING WITH AL JARREAU Al Jarreau’s unique vocal style is one of the world’s most precious treasures. Seven GRAMMY® Awards, scores of international music awards, and popular accolades worldwide reinforce what his fans already know: his talent cannot be questioned. aljarreau.com
Discover one of the great hidden gems of jazz as Peploski & Smulyan revisit Zoot Sims & Pepper Adams historic recording “Encounters.” kenpeplowski.com garysmulyan.com BILL O’CONNELL AND THE LATIN JAZZ ALL-STARS An ensemble of all-star musicians brings excitement and that get-upand-dance groove to MCG Jazz during this exhilarating debut. billoconnell.net
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015 EQT FOUNDATION presents
DAVID BENOIT CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BROWN WITH SPECIAL GUEST JANE MONHEIT An unforgettable tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s “Charlie Brown” legacy, this Christmas concert is perfect for families. benoit.com janemonheitonline.com
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Featuring Russ Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, Felix Pastorius, and Will Kennedy.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015
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Hear the star of the Oscar-winning documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom. Her glamorous-girl-next-door quality makes fans all over the world think she’s their own secret discovery. lisafischermusic.com grandbaton.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015
FROM RUSSIA WITH JAZZ IGOR BUTMAN & THE MOSCOW JAZZ ORCHESTRA CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SINATRA WITH SACHAL
PITTSBURGH JAZZ ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015
presents DAVID SANBORN
Rediscover Sinatra during a rare US stop for this hugely exciting, talented orchestra from Russia paired with New York’s acclaimed jazz and pop singer, Sachal.
A name that needs no introduction at MCG Jazz or beyond, David Sanborn never disappoints with his jazz, pop, R & B, and crossover style.
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Celebrate the holidays with a double CD release party! Pick up the PJO Holiday album Joyful Jazz and Ann Hampton Callaway’s The Hope of Christmas. pittsburghjazzorchestra.com annhamptoncallaway.com