Dwayne Dolphin - bass

James Moore - trumpet

George Heid III - drums

Antonio Croes - piano

Tribute to Al Jarreu and George Benson!

Joe Gauricco - guitar, vocals

Sal Rocheti - drums

Max Leek - keys

Kenny Blake - sax

Bob Insko - bass

Join us for a fun night with local favorite Katie Simone as she celebrates her birthday with a performance with her stellar band at Con Alma.

Katie Simone - vocals

Mark Lucas - guitar

Band TBA

Kenny Blake - sax

Howie Alexander - keys

Mike Houlis - bass

Dennis Garner - drums

Supergroup Aurora Returns to Con Alma! Don’t miss hearing tunes from the golden age of jazz-fusion with some of the best musicians in Pittsburgh!

Marty Ashby - guitar

Mike Tomaro - sax

Jeff Bush - trombone

Max Leake - piano

Brian Stahurski - bass

Hugo Cruz - drums

Nathan-Paul - sax

Zaire Darden - Drums 

Timo Jin- chords

Eli Naragon bass 

Don’t miss an incredibly fun night of different styles of jazz with The Colby’s.

John Colby - piano vocals

Bev Rohlehr - vocals percussion

Dave Glover - drums

Bob Insko -bass

Eric DeFade -horns

Don’t miss this unique sax trio featuring three prominent players on the PGH Jazz scene.

Scott Boni - sax

Ava Lintz - bass

David Throckmorton - drums

Ken Karsh - gtr

Subha Das - drums

Kurt Lorence - bass

Rising young talented trumpeter Ethan Zawacki makes his Con Alma debut…

Ethan Zawacki - trumpet

Jeff Fabis - sax

Ross Antonich - drums

Tom Glovier - piano

Eli Alfieri - bass

Ellen Pieroni is a soul jazz saxophone player and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, NY. She has been playing the saxophone since she was 8 years old, and has been a side woman in a multitude of bands (including Folkfaces and Buffalo Afrobeat Orchestra) for over a decade.

Pieroni’s smooth-infused soul jazz band Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul, or EoS, was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered as one of three “jazz stand outs” for the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest, where Felix Contreras said that “soul jazz is alive and well with…Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul.” Although the group is inspired by artists such as Grover Washington Jr., King Curtis, and the Crusaders, EoS puts an emphasis on new original music. The sound is driven by Pieroni’s captivating and soulful melodies, supported by thoughtful improvisation from all members over deep pocket grooves.

“When [Ellen] takes her solo, it really warms my heart because I hear the same soulfulness of Cannonball, or any of the sax players who played with Ray Charles back in the 50s, or the more contemporary alto saxophonist David Sanborn.”

- Felix Contreras, NPR’s All Things Considered

Sparked by a mutual love of the band Stuff, The Encyclopedia of Soul was founded in 2022. The band’s first recording, I Know That’s Right (Live at The Beat Barn), featured local legend Darryl Washington (brother of Grover Washington, Jr.) on drums. On recordings and on stage, the band features a rotating cast of talented collaborators, including Adam Bronstein (guitar), Isaiah Gethers (drums), Dom Missana (bass), James Benders (bass), Jacob Nicholson (keys), Tyler James (keys), and Marvin Cj Smith (keys).

Pieroni has released two albums with EoS: The Encyclopedia of Soul, Vol. I (2023) and Soul Vacation (2024). The band has played the GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance, the Rochester Lilac Festival, and the Erie Jazz and Blues Festival. EoS has shared the stage with Bernard Purdie, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, BoomBox, and Sophistafunk; and Ellen recently had a reel of hers shared by Vulfpeck with the caption "800 grit sandpaper... smooth.”

In addition to her music career, Pieroni is a music educator, teaching full time for 9+ years in the Buffalo Public School district, 8+ years as jazz band director at Bristol Hills Music Camp, and 3+ years at the Community Music School. She is also a promoter of local music with her company, Lavender Haze Collective.

Don’t miss one of the most exciting groups in Pittsburgh Jazz play one of the most exciting songbooks around from Monk to Metheny!

David Throckmorton - drums

Paul Thompson - bass

Scott Boni - sax

John Shannon - gtr

If you can’t make it in person livestream via Oh!Jazz / watch anytime after the concert and check out the Con Alma Archive!

This will be our last jam session for awhile as we go into a new schedule of less days open starting April 1st.

We thank all the patrons and musicians that have made this jam session so special over the years.

Etta Cox returns to the Con Alma stage!

Etta Cox - vocals

Al Dowe Jr - sax

John Korpiel - drums

TBA

Don’t miss an incredible night of music and fun with Dennis Garner and Tempo Noir.

Dennis Garner - drums

CJ Chanel Harris - vocals

Mike Gamble - guitar

TBA

Tony Grey - bass

MCH - gtr

David Throckmorton - drums

Tony Grey is an English bass player, composer, producer, author and music educator. Grey studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Grey has been a long-time member of pianist Hiromi's trio and has also performed and recorded with John McLaughlin, Mike Stern and David Fuze Fucizinski

Roger Humphries - drums

Dwayne Dolphin - bass

Max Leake - piano

Yoko Suzuki - alto sax

Join Con Alma March 25th for our next pairing series wine dinner featuring the music of Joni Mitchell. Seating begins at 6 with our first course served at 6:30 followed by 2 more dinner courses and dessert by Chef Josh-all paired with wine from Cave Spring winery Ontario. Vocalist Tanya Grubbs will be performing the music of Joni Mitchell along with Jeff Grubbs, Cliff Barnes, and Dave Throckmorton. RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Tania Grubbs - vocals / arrangements

Jeff Grubbs - bass / arrangements

Cliff Barnes - piano

David Throckmorton - drums

*Your 20$ deposit will go towards your dinner/event bill-$100 per person plus tax and gratuity. Please include any allergies or dietary restrictions so we can ensure the best experience possible. Any questions please contact aimee@conalmapgh.com

Every Tuesday, the Con Alma stage comes alive with our weekly jazz jam session, led by Pittsburgh saxophone legend Tony Campbell.

Experience the energy of the city’s growing jazz scene as musicians of all levels join Tony and the house band for spontaneous, soulful sets.

Musicians — bring your “horn” and a standard!

Participating players receive 50% off the music charge.

Swing through. Sit in and celebrate our thriving jazz scene.

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House Band:

Tony Campbell - sax

TBA

Ensemble

Faith Otey – Soprano

Katie Cotton – Soprano

Nikki Porter – Alto

Krysten Kirkland – Alto

Brendan Williams – Tenor

Alton Merrell – Piano

Chris McGraw – Acoustic & Electric Bass

James Johnson III – Drums

Dr. Alton Merrell is an internationally acclaimed pianist, Hammond B-3 organist, composer, and educator. He has performed and taught throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

Merrell’s artistry blends lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and fluid technique, spanning jazz, gospel, classical, pop, and rhythm and blues.  Whether performing his own compositions or commissioned to celebrate the music of legendary artists, Merrell’s rich musical interpretations take listeners on spirit-filled excursions that deeply touch the soul.

Tubby Daniels returns to the Con Alma Stage! Don’t miss the energy that Tubby and his band brings!

Tubby Daniels - vibraphone

Victor Garzotto - piano

Ronnie Biggs - bass

Brian Edwards - drums

Tom Wendt - drums

Cliff Barnes - piano

Leon Boykins - bass

tba

One of the great Pittsburgh drummers holding the legacy of our city’s great drum tradition, Tom Wendt returns to the Con Alma stage with his quartet. Always an amazing night of jazz with Tom and his group don’t miss it!

Kyle Morgan Quartet

Kyle Morgan celebrates his return to the Pittsburgh area with a night of original music and compositions by Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Bob Mintzer, and Michael Brecker. Featuring Michael Bernabe on piano, Leon Boykins on bass, and Jevon Rushton on drums. 

Kyle Morgan - sax

Michael Bernabe - piano

Leon Boykins - bass

Jevon Rushton - drums

Anyah Nancy returns to the Con Alma stage.

Catch the livestream of the show on our subscription partner platform Oh!Jazz

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and nurtured in the church, her voice carries the profound influence of iconic vocalists like Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. Together with her band, Anyah masterfully blends traditional Black Jazz with Modern Soul, creating a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. 

Following the release of her acclaimed debut album, “Sounds Like Honey” (2025), Anyah has emerged as one of the most compelling new voices in modern Jazz and Soul. The album showcases her ability to weave vulnerability, power, and grace into every note, offering listeners a deeply emotive musical experience.

From her roots in Pittsburgh to the international stage around the world, Anyah Nancy continues to captivate audiences with her artistry, authenticity, and the deep emotional connection she brings to every performance. “Sounds Like Honey” marks not just the beginning of her recording career, but the arrival of a singular voice redefining the sound of Neo-Jazz.

Every Tuesday, the Con Alma stage comes alive with our weekly jazz jam session, led by Pittsburgh saxophone legend Tony Campbell.

Experience the energy of the city’s growing jazz scene as musicians of all levels join Tony and the house band for spontaneous, soulful sets.

Musicians — bring your “horn” and a standard!

Participating players receive 50% off the music charge.

Swing through. Sit in and celebrate our thriving jazz scene.

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House Band:

Tony Campbell - sax

TBA

Reggie Watkins - trombone

Michael Bernabe - keys

Tony DePaolis - bass

Jason Washington Jr - drums

Geña - vocals

Jackie Warren - keys

Tony DePaolis - bass

Sammy DeLeon - percussion

Tom Wendt - drums

Tony DePaolis - bass

Jacob Yoffee - sax

Theron Brown - keys

James Johnson III - drums

Pittsburgh native Tony DePaolis returns from NYC to bring a signature combination of intensely musical upright bass playing combined with a highly curated songbook played by an incredible group of musicians.

Don't miss Roger Humphries on the Con Alma stage! Experience the drum legend himself a this long standing band in a jazz club atmosphere.

Roger Humphries - drums

Max Leake - piano

Dwayne Dolphin - bass

Yoko Suzuki - alto sax

“Shannon spins hypnotic and finely phrased lines…” - Vintage Guitar Magazine

John Shannon - guitar

Tony DePaolis - bass

Jevon Rushton - drums