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
LIVE pgh JAZZ
Dennis Garner & Tempo noir
Jazz meets R&B / Gospel! Two sets - 7p and 9:30p
Dennis Garner - drums
CJ Chanel Harris - vocals
Bill Henry - guitar
Henry Schultz - keys
John Hall - bass
As Is - Al and Stacy Schulman
Al Schulman - guitar
Stacy Schulman - vocals
TBA
Through AS IS, Al and Stacy guide listeners on an intimate journey across the terrain of overlooked or underappreciated songs, revived here with renewed soul and swing. The result is accessible yet musically sophisticated, polished without feeling inert.
Boilermakers
Paul Cosentino - sax
Grace Elliot - vocals
Antonio Croes - piano
Chris McGraw - bass
Tom Wendt - drums
Alvin Frazier Group
The alvin frazier Group is a dynamic and versatile ensemble blending R&B, jazz, funk, and fusion into a refined, contemporary sound led by acclaimed vocalist & guitarist / bassist alvin frazier along with keyboardist Jordan Wright and drummer Aaron Smith. All 3 of these incredible musicians have careers rooted in both performance excellence and exceptional musical prowess.
A respected performer and artist with international reach, alvin enjoys a successful solo career having shared stages with celebrated artists including Kenny Lattimore, Angie Stone, SWITCH, Frank McComb, Avery Sunshine, Eric Roberson, Chante Moore, and George Clinton. He is also a current member of the legendary Grammy Award Winning Group Dazz Band, further underscoring his credibility within the R&B and funk landscape.
Seamlessly moving from smooth R&B grooves to sophisticated jazz harmonies and high-energy funk, The alvin frazier Group adapts effortlessly to intimate listening rooms, theaters, and festival stages while maintaining a signature sound that has made them a standout on the music scene.
Lucas Bowman Group
Lucas Bowman - piano
Anot DeFade - bass
Danny Rectenwald - guitar
Evan David - sax
Steve Ippolito - drums
Jack Turner Group
Jack Turner - gtr
Jerome Kirkland - piano
Benjamin May - bass
Hugo Cruz - drums
Dwayne Dolphin fo’Tet
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
James Moore - trumpet
Scott Boni - sax
Antonio Croes - piano
George Hied III - drums
Lynn Speakman Quartet
Lynn Speakman - sax
James Moore - trumpet
Jeff Grubbs - bass
Roger Humphries - drums
Lynn Speakman (alto saxophone/flute) has been a performer, composer, arranger, and music educator for over 25 years. Her career has given her the opportunity to perform with bands such as the Christian McBride Big Band, Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Wycliffe Gordon Big Band and many small groups. She was a member of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra while in NYC, which she had the opportunity to tour, perform, and record with. Lynn is also an experienced music educator and has taught at the Stanford Jazz Workshop for 19 years as well as Calhoun School and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Middle School Jazz Academy in NYC, Detroit Civic Youth Jazz in Michigan, Center of Life Jazz and Judah Project in Pittsburgh, and she currently teaches jazz saxophone at Duquesne University. In addition to teaching and performing, Lynn spends much of her time composing and arranging as well as transcribing and engraving music for her own band, her students, and for a large list of clients in NYC, where she resided for seven years. She currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA and is active on the music scene there, both as a sideman and with her own band, the Lynn Speakman Quintet.
Erika Denae J
Don’t miss this incredible rising Pittsburgh vocalist and poet on the Con Alma stage…
Erika Denae J - vocals
James Johnson III - drums
Jole Sheehan - piano
Denzel Chismar Oliver - bass
Craig Davis
Craig Davis - piano
Frank DiDiano - guitar
Kurt Lawrence - bass
Hugo Cruz - drums
Father’s Day w/ James Moore Quartet ft. Roger Humphries
James Moore - trumpet
Roger Humphries - drums
Jordan McBride - bass
Piano - tba
Pairing Series: James Taylor & Carole King
Join us for our June Pairing
Wine, Cuisine, the Music of James Taylor & Carole King
Tim Stevens Project
Tim Stevens - vocals
Eric Johnson - gtr
Piano - tba
Dan Wasson - bass
Jeff Montgomery - drums
SPin Cycle (NYC)
Tom Christensen- Saxophone
Pete McCann- Guitar
Matt Pavolka- Bass
Scott Neumann- Drums
Herbie Hancock Retrospective
Herbie! Join us for a night of exploring the music of jazz icon Herbie Hancock.
Max Leake - piano
Billy Kuhn - drums
Eric DeFade - sax
Mike Houlis - bass
Read the TribLive feature on this show HERE
Tribute To Elvin Jones with Ian Molinaro-Thompson
Ian Molinaro-Thompson leads an All-Star band in this tribute to the great Elvin Jones. Performing Elvin's own music as well as compositions by John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner and many more of Elvin's collaborators, they will take the audience on a journey through Elvin's life behind the drums. This show is to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of Elvin's passing, so come celebrate his life with us!
Ian Molinaro-Thompson (Drums)
Paul Thompson (Bass)
Alton Merrell (Piano)
Scott Boni (Saxophones)
Tommy Lehmann (Trumpet)
"A Tribute To Elvin Jones: His Life in Music"
Wine Pairing Dinner: Stevie Wonder
Join us for our May Pairing Series!
3 Course Plus Dessert Wine Pairing Dinner
Featuring the Music of Stevie Wonder
Musicians:
Grace Elliot - vocals
James Johnson III - drums
Lorenze Jefferson - bass
Alton Merrell - piano
Bill Heid Trio
Don’t miss a great night of organ jazz and songs with the great Bill Heid!
Bill Heid - organ and vocals
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Roger Humphries - drums
Kurt Crandall (West Coast Swing, Kansas City Jump BLues, Chicago BLues) ft. Jimmy Adler
Don’t miss a night of Jump, Swing and Chicago Blues with singer and harmonica player Kurt Crandall in from Richmond VA.
Kurt Crandall shines like a diamond on his latest release, mixing Windy City blues, West Coast swing, jazz and more – showing why experts consider him to be one of the most stylish chromatic [harmonica] players in the world today. - CHICAGO BLUES GUIDE
Kurt Crandall - harmonica / vocals
Jimmy Adler - gtr
Matt Jordan - piano
Andy Widger - bass
Bert Lerini - drums
Roger Humphries & RH Factor
Roger Humphries - drums
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Max Leake - keys
Yoko Suzuki - sax
Hot House Jazz with Swing Dynamique!
Hot House Jazz / Gypsy Jazz! Dont miss a rare occasion to hear this music born out of French gypsy culture from th elikes of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli .
Swing Dynamique
Jake Epstein - gtr and vocals
Greg Wilson - gtr
Joseph Wingenfeld - clarinet
Ben May - bass
Jazz Surgery All-Stars
Tony Campbell - sax
Dan Wasson - bass
Michael Bernabe - keys
Jason Washington Jr - drums
Heads up this night has a hard stop at 10p as we will be closing for a private late night event at 11p
James Johnson III / Chris Coles / CLIFF BARNes
Don’t miss this exciting trio made up of some of the most celebrated jazz musicians in the region!
James Johnson III - drums
Chris Coles - sax
Cliff Barnes - organ
Set 1, 7p / Set 2, 9:30p
Stew Cutler Group (NYC) - Oh!Jazz Livestream
A New York native, Cutler has been around the block for decades doing sessions for the likes of Wilson Pickett, Percy Sledge and Eddie Floyd in his time. He’s also been a part of vocalist Fontella Bass’s latter-day recordings with her onetime husband Lester Bowie, and has been paired with downtown favorites such as Wayne Horvitz and Elliott Sharp, for the sake of weird angularity - JazzTimes
Stew Cutler - gtr
Etienne Lytle - keys
Bill McClellan - drums
Can’t make the show in person? Catch the LIVESTREAM on Oh!Jazz and check out the Con Alma Archive as well!
Jam Session with Tony Campbell
Join us as Tony Campbell returns to host his jam session for a special sunday event.
House Band TBA
Early Seating / Mother’s DaY Jazz and Dine
Join us as we open early to celebrate Mother’s Day at Con Alma!
Full Menu - Drink Features
Katie Simone Trio - 1-4p
Tony Campbell Jam Session - 5-8p
InDestructible ft. Roger Humphries
Don’t miss the chance to hear one of the great living jazz master drummers play the music of Art Blakey and more!
Roger Humphries - drums
Reggie Watkins - trombone
James Moore - trumpet
Jason Kush - tenor sax
Howie Alexander - piano
Jordan McBride - bass
This will be a special night of 3 sets
Set 1 - 7p
Set 2 - 9p
Set 3 - 10:30p
Steel city Calypso ft. Chantal Joseph
Don’t miss out on an incredibly fun night!
Chantal Joseph - vocals
Daniel Meunier - steel pans
Greg Lutz - piano
Paul Thompson - bass
Subha Das - drums
duets: Renn Woods and Les Howard
This will be a very special night featuring two incredible jazz vocalists on the Con Alma stage!
Renn Woods - vocals - RennWoodsWebsite
Les Howard - vocals
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Andrew Cerra - guitar
Ethan Zawacki - trumpet
Bob Patterson - bass
Kevin Wang - piano
Jason A Johnson - drums
Aurora Quartet ft. Max Leake
Don’t miss Pittsburgh Jazz Legend Max Leake and his quartet!
Max Leake - piano
Hugo Cruz - drums
Mike Tomaro - sax
Kurt Lorence - bass
Marcus Hicks Quintet
Marcus Hicks – Trumpet
Marvin Irish – Drums
Eli Alfieri – Bass
Aaron Lewinter – Guitar
Jeff Fabis – Tenor Saxophone
Don’t miss fierce young trumpet player Marcus Hicks as he returns to the Con Alma stage!
Charlie Ballantine
Charlie Ballantine - guitar
Quinn Sternberg - bass
Paul Wells - drums
Named as one of the top 200 living guitarists by All About Jazz Magazine and named a Rising Star in the Downbeat Magazine critics poll Charlie Ballantine is acclaimed as one of the finest and most versatile young guitarists on the scene today. JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE hails his playing as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision his guitar work is both beautiful and complex” and VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE described his style by stating “Jazz, rock, and folk music peacefully coexist in Charlie Ballantine’s world”.
Johnson III - SEAMAN - CHISMAR_OLIVER
Don’t miss this unique trio connecting classic and modern jazz…
James Johnson III - drums
Joe Seaman - sax
Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass
Pairing Series: Nina Simone FRench Wine Dinner
Don’t miss this enchanted night!
Pairing Series Dinner 2026
Music of Nina Simone / French Wine Dinner
Music Led by Tony Campbell ft. Anyah Nancy and Ray Morrison
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Anyah Nancy - vocals
Ray Morrison - vocals
Tony Campbell - sax
Victor Garzotto - piano
Chris McGraw - piano
Jevon Rushton - drums
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If you don’t want to experience the full pairing and just enjoy the music, our bar lounge will be open for first come first serve with a $15 music charge.
Draft Week Sunday: Tony Campbell Jazz Surgery
Tony Campbell’s Jazz Surgery returns to cap off the NFL Draft Week in Pittsburgh
Tony Campbell - sax
Owen Duggan Bacha - keys
Dan Wasson - bass
David Hanson - drums
Draft Week Saturday: Anita Levels
Anita Levels - vocals
Howie Alexander - keys
Glyn Loyd - bass
Jevon Rushton - drums
Draft Week Friday: SCott Boni with Howie ALexander Trio
Scott Boni - sax
Jevon Rushton - drums
Howie Alexander - keys
gLyn Loyd Jr - bass
Draft Week Thursday: Howie Alexander/Glyn Loyd/Jevon Rushton
Howie Alexander - keys
Glyn Loyd - bass
Jevon Rushton - drums
NFL Music Crawl: RH Factor ft. Dwayne dolphin
We are excited to be a part of the Picksburgh Music Crawl for NFL Draft week!
Stop in to hear the music of RH Factor ft. Dwayne Dolphin
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Thomas Wendt - drums
Max Leake - piano
Yoko Suzuki - alto sax
Dwayne Dolphin Fo'Tet
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
James Moore - trumpet
George Heid III - drums
Antonio Croes - piano
Tribute to Al Jarreu and George Benson ft. Joe Garuccio
Tribute to Al Jarreu and George Benson!
Joe Gauricco - guitar, vocals
Sal Rocheti - drums
Max Leek - keys
Kenny Blake - sax
Bob Insko - bass
Katie Simone (birthdaY Show)
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 and the new hip
Kenny Blake - sax
Howie Alexander - keys
Mike Houlis - bass
Dennis Garner - drums