Pittsburgh has one of the richest jazz legacies in the world and we are proud to celebrate that along with presenting the world class jazz scene happening right now
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Aurora
Experience authentic 70s and 80s jazz fusion with Pittsburgh’s own Aurora!
Marty Ashby - guitar
Mike Tomaro - sax
Jeff Bush - trombone
Max Leake - piano
Brian Stahurski - bass
Hugo Cruz - drums
Bleil Brothers Band - Oh!Jazz Livestream
Adam Bleil – trumpet / EVI
Clint Bleil – saxophone
Mike Hugo – guitar
Chris McGraw – bass
Steve Ippolito – drums
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Get ready for a powerhouse night of fusion jazz as the Bleil Brothers ignite the Con Alma stage. Their signature blend of electrifying horn work, cutting-edge grooves, and dynamic interplay promises an unforgettable evening.
Charlie Brown Christmas Wine Dinner (Copy)
Our last Wine and Music Dinner Pairing of the year! Day 1 of 2 for this Holiday Season Wine Dinner.
Featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Pleaktunes Trio.
Jacob Pleakis - piano
Anton DeFade - bass
Brian Wolfe - drums
This event is Sold Out but bar lounge is still first come first serve.
Charlie Brown Christmas Wine Dinner
Our last Wine and Music Dinner Pairing of the year!
Featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Pleaktunes Trio.
Jacob Pleakis - piano
Anton DeFade - bass
Brian Wolfe - drums
This event is Sold Out but bar lounge is still first come first serve.
David Throckmorton Quartet
David Throckmorton - drums
Paul Thompson - bass
John Shannon - guitar
Scott Boni - sax
David Throckmorton is a drummer’s drummer based in Pittsburgh having shared the stage with the likes of the the great Maynard Ferguson and guitarist Dan Wilson. His quartet showcases a unit made of top jazz musicians in Pittsburgh along with an inspired and well curated songbook.
Jason Kush Quartet
Jason Kush - sax
Alton Merrell - piano
Jeff Grubbs - bass
David Glover - drums
Kathy Connor
Kathy Connor - vocals
Mark Strickland - guitar
Paul Thompson - bass
Thomas Wendt - drums
Jam Session with Tony Campbell
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
Center Of Life All Stars Meet Con Alma All Stars
Join us for a very fun night where the jazz students of Center of Life meet the Con Alma All Stars!
Stay tuned for more details!
Trombone Centric w/ Goods and Watkins
Thursday December 18th - Trombone Centric
Trombonists Reggie Watkins and Dr. Emmett Goods present the works of jazz trombone greats J.J. Johnson, Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Knepper and others.
Reggie Watkins - trombone
Emmett Goods - trombone
Alton Merrell - piano
Paul Thompson - bass
David Throckmorton - drums
Katie Simone christmas Show
Matie Simone - vocals
Mark Lucas - guitar
Denzel Chismar Oliver - bass
Max Leake - keys
Andrew Kirk - drums
Holiday Grooves with Danny RecTET
Danny Rectenwald - guitar
Shawn Gregor - drums
Band TBA
Don’t miss a night of grooving holiday music!
Benny Benack III
Benny returns to Con Alma! Don’t miss it!
Benny Benack III - vocals, trumpet
Daniel May - keys
Leon Boykins - bass
James Johnson III - drums
Jam Session with Tony Campbell
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
Roger Humphries & RH Factor
Roger Humphries - drums
Lou Stellute - sax
Yoko Suzuki - sax
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Max Leake - piano
Dennis Garner & Tempo Noir
Dennis Garner - drums
Band TBA
It’s always a fun night when Tempo Noir plays Con Alma…Don’t miss it!
Eric Jacobson Quartet
Eric Jacobson - trumpet
Alton Merrell - piano
Paul Thompson - bass
Tom Wendt - drums
Jam Session with Tony Campbell
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
NYE with the Boilermakers
We continue our tradition of an amazing NYE Celebration at Con Alma with authentic swing era group Paul Cosentino’s Boilermakers.
Join us for a fantastic night of celebration with great food, drinks and jazz.
Reservation link coming soon!
Jam Session with Tony Campbell
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
Tania Grubbs
Tania Grubbs - vocals
Jeff Grubbs - bass
Cliff Barnes - keys
James Johnson III - drums
Eli Naragon Quartet
Eli Naragon - bass
Roger Humphries - drums
Mark Strickland - guitar
Tommy Lehman - trumpet
Roger Humphries & RH Factor
Roger Humphries - drums
Lou Stellute - tenor sax
Yoko suzuki - alto sax
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Max Leake - keys
Jam Session with Tony Campbell
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
Kathy Connor (Vocal Jazz)
Kathy Connor - vocals
Mark Strickland - guitar
Tony DePaolis - bass
David Throckmorton - drums
Geña ft. Jackie Warren
Geña - vocals
Jackie Warren - piano
Today DePaolis - bass
Noel Quintana - congas/percussion
James Johnson III - drums
Tony DePaolis Group
Tony DePaolis - bass
Jacob Yoffee - sax
Michael Bernabe - piano
Jason Washington Jr - drums
Scott Boni/ tony DePaolis/ David Throckmorton
Scott Boni - sax
David Throckmorton - drums
Tony DePaolis - bass
Jam Session with Tony Campbell
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
Finkelstein / Gurwin Trio
Rick Finkelstein - guitar
David Gurwin - piano
Bruce Wallace - upright bass
Jason Kush Quartet
Jason Kush - sax
Alton Merrill - piano
Jeff Grubbs - bass
David Glover - drums
Boilermakers ft. Grace Elliot
Paul Cosentino - clarinet, sax, vocals
Grace Elliot - vocals
Antonio Croes - piano
Chris McGraw - bass
Tom Wendt - drums
Reggie Watkins Rivers Quartet
The group will perform selections from Watkins’ 2025 release Rivers and premier several of his new compositions.
Reggie Watkins - trombone
Alton Merrell - piano
Eli Naragon - bass
Jason Washington Jr. - drums
“Rivers asserts itself with singular artistry, uncompromising compositions and arrangements, and a profound connection to the jazz legacy of Pittsburgh” - Paris Move
Mike tomaro New Quartet - Oh!Jazz Livestream
Mike Tomaro - sax
Mike Bernabe - piano
Kurt Lorence - bass
Hugo Cruz - drums
Jam Session with Tony Campbell (Copy)
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
Olivia van Goor (Detroit)
Olivia Van Goor - vocals
Joe Sheehan - piano
Chris McGraw - acoustic bass
Don’t miss the incredible Oliva Van Goor in from Detroit!
Side Step Quartet
Ryan Devlin: Tenor Saxophone
Jordan Lerner: Soprano and Tenor Saxophones
Ian Ashby: Bass
Ryan Barski: Drums
BAND BIO:
Side Step is a jazz quartet out of Boston featuring saxophonists Ryan Devlin and Jordan Lerner, bassist Ian Ashby, and drummer Ryan Barski. Since 2022, the group has forged a unique sound and style, inspired by the interplay of Elvin Jones and Steve Grossman. Their 2024 debut, Blues Clues, was followed by extensive touring and concluded with their second recording, Live at Rudy’s. Their third album, The Trestle, will arrive in the Spring of 2026.
Tubby Daniels Plays Benson, Stevie wOnder, Roy Ayers and more!
Tubby Daniels - vibes
Brian Edwards - drums
Victor Garzotto - piano
Ronnie Biggs - bass
Aurora
Marty Ashby - guitar
Mike Tomaro - sax
Jeff Bush - trombone
Max Leake - piano/keys
Brian Stahurski - bass
Hugo Cruz - drums
Don Aliquo & Reggie Watkins Group
Don Aliquo - sax
Reggie Watkins - trombone/piano
band TBA
Jam Session with Tony Campbell (Copy)
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
Etta Cox
Etta Cox - vocals
Mark Strickland - guitar
Benjamin May - bass
Al Dowe Jr - sax
John Korpiel - drums
Variety: John Shannon Trio / Ahmad Jamal Tribute / Denise King
Set 1 7-8pm John Shannon Trio
Set 2 8:30-9:30pm Ahamd Jamal Tribute
Set 3 10-11pm Denise King
John Shannon - guitar
Denise King - vocals
Cliff Barnes - organ
James Johnson III - drums
Howie Alexander - piano
Vieux Kante - percussion
Denise King ALbum Release and Birthday Show
Philadelphia based Denise King celebrates her new album release “People Get Ready” on JazzBook Records on the Con Alma stage! Come enjoy an uplifting and soulful night of music and fun.
Denise King - vocals
John Shannon - guitar
Cliff Barnes - piano
John Hall - bass
James Johnson III - drums
Roger Humphries and RH Factor
Don’t miss legendary drummer Roger Humphries and his band RH Factor!
Roger Humphries - drums
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Max Leake - piano
Lou Stellute - tenor sax
Yoko Suzuki - alot sax
Pairing Series: Music of Bob Dylan
Jazz Arrangements of Bob Dylan with Mexican wine & cuisine - wine curation by Aimee Marshall & cuisine by Chef Josh Ross.
Katie Simone - vocals
Mark Lucas - guitar
Max Leake - piano
George Elliot - bass
David Throckmorton - drums
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