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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Boilermaker Jazz Band Ft. Special Guest Jake Handelman
Paul Cosentino - sax, clarinet, vocals
Jake Handelman - trombone
Antonio Croes - piano
Chris McGraw - bass
Richard Strong - drums
Paul Cosentino's Boilermaker Jazz Band Brings the Swing to the Cultural District. Special guest powerhouse trombonist Jake Handelman from NYC. Don't miss this!!!
Ken Karsh Trio
Don’t miss local guitar hero Ken Karsh and his fabulous trio!
Ken Karsh - guitar
Kurt Lorence - bass
Subha Das - drums
Danny Rectenwald/Lucas Bowman
Danny Rectenwald - guitar
Lucas Bowman - keys
“Danny is integrally rooted in the Pittsburgh music scene. He maintains a busy performance calendar, playing solo and in-collaboration at the local and national level. Danny’s music has been heard across the entire dial of local radio, including WRCT, WQED, WYEP, WDVE, and WXDX. His music has also been utilized commercially, most notably his composition, ""Road Song,” which was used for a nationally-televised Scott's Lawn Care commercial.
Lucas Bowman is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based performer, composer, and teacher. He graduated from Duquesne University specializing in Jazz and Classical Piano performance. He has toured nationally as well as in Canada, primarily as part of the Pittsburgh-based Rock n' Soul group, The Commonheart, sharing the stage with and opening for Gary Clark Jr., Los Lobos, Willie Nelson, Van Morrison, Jack White, Sturgill Simpson, Brandi Carlile, Cold War Kids, War and Treaty, JJ Grey and Mofro, Caleb Hawley, and many others.”
Artist websites: https://dannyrec.com | https://www.lucasbowmanmusic.com/
Roger Humphries & RH Factor
Roger Humphries - drums
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Max Leake - piano
Yoko Suzuki - alto sax
Lou Stellute - tenor sax
Roger Humphries, Pittsburgh’s own percussionist extraordinaire, educator, and philanthropist, began his musical career early. By the time he was 3½ years old, his talent was recognized and nurtured by his immediate family. At age 16, he was performing with his band at Carnegie Music Hall.
During his early years, Humphries played with well-respected musicians in the jazz industry, including the legendary Horace Silver Group, whom he toured for three years and recorded three influential albums, including Song For My Father, Cape Verdean Blues, and Jody Grind. He also toured Europe with the Ray Charles Big Band and the dynamic Richard Groove Holmes.
His distinguished career has included performances at the Village Gate and Apollo Theater in New York, Ronnie Scott’s in London, the Jazz Workshop in Boston, Shelly Manne’s Manhole in Los Angeles, and many other venues around the world. He’s also appeared with Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, Nancy Wilson, Stanley Turrentine, Freddie Hubbard, and many more.
For well over 28 years, Humphries was an educator at the School of Performing Arts through the Pittsburgh Board of Education Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Program. The first and longest-serving percussion instructor at CAPA, his students have national and international acclaim in jazz and commercial idioms. Additionally, he taught at the University of Pittsburgh and multiple clinics at Slippery Rock University and Mellon Jazz Masters Class.
Sixth Wind (Night 1)
Jason Greenlaw - guitar
Aidan Epstein - bass
Steve Ippolito - drums
“Sixth Wind is a contemporary jazz fusion trio featuring Jason Greenlaw on guitar, Aidan Epstein on bass, and Steve Ippolito on drums. Rooted in the tradition of instrumental jazz but pointing firmly forward, the group crafts original music that rewards both attentive listeners and bodies that want to move.
The trio's sound draws on the harmonic depth of modern jazz, the rhythmic elasticity of fusion, and the compositional boldness of contemporary instrumental music. They have created a distinctive voice that has earned them stages across the US, from Pittsburgh to Chicago, and Denver.
With an EP and multiple singles released between 2022 and 2025, Sixth Wind is an active and evolving creative project with a growing catalog of original work and a reputation for compelling live performance.”
Sixth Wind (Night 2)
Jason Greenlaw - guitar
Aidan Epstein - bass
Steve Ippolito - drums
“Sixth Wind is a contemporary jazz fusion trio featuring Jason Greenlaw on guitar, Aidan Epstein on bass, and Steve Ippolito on drums. Rooted in the tradition of instrumental jazz but pointing firmly forward, the group crafts original music that rewards both attentive listeners and bodies that want to move.
The trio's sound draws on the harmonic depth of modern jazz, the rhythmic elasticity of fusion, and the compositional boldness of contemporary instrumental music. They have created a distinctive voice that has earned them stages across the US, from Pittsburgh to Chicago, and Denver.
With an EP and multiple singles released between 2022 and 2025, Sixth Wind is an active and evolving creative project with a growing catalog of original work and a reputation for compelling live performance.”
Late nite Jam Session with Tony Campbell
Every 3rd Saturday, the Con Alma stage comes alive with our monthly 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
Leon Boykins - bass
Jason Washington - drums
Victor Garzatto - bass
Heidi Beatty
Heidi Beatty - vocals
Mark Strickland - guitar
Benjamin May - bass
John Korpiel - drums
DePaolis/Alexander/Rushton
Tony DePaolis - bass
Howie Alexander - keys
Jevon Rushton - drums
“Tony DePaolis returns home for the holidays to join up with trusted long-time friends Howie Alexander and Jevon Rushton to fly to the lofty peaks”
CLOSED for Thanksgiving
We are thankful for your continued support of Con Alma! -Aimee, Josh, and the staff of Con Alma
Jevaughn Bogard’s Abstract Sounds (Night 1)
Jevaughn Bogard - sax
Frank Walton - trumpet/keys
Aaron Grayer - bass
Ashton Thomas - drums
“Abstract Sounds is a 4 piece jazz fusion/R&B band from Cleveland, OH created by saxophonist Jevaughn Bogard. They have a blend of music from arranged songs by artists like Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Daniel Ceasar, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and many more. Since 2021, the band has performed at The RubberCity Jazz Fest (Akron,OH), Tri-C Jazz Fest (Cleveland,OH) Paw Paw Fest (Athens,OH), Sound of Music Fest @ Nublu (NYC) as well as sharing the stage with artist such Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy) , DJ Kid Capr, Anything Yes, and have recordings with Guitarist Dan Wilson and Grammy Winner Pianist Button Masher.”
Jevaughn Bogard’s Abstract Sounds (Night 2)
Jevaughn Bogard - sax
Frank Walton - trumpet/keys
Aaron Grayer - bass
Ashton Thomas - drums
“Abstract Sounds is a 4 piece jazz fusion/R&B band from Cleveland, OH created by saxophonist Jevaughn Bogard. They have a blend of music from arranged songs by artists like Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Daniel Ceasar, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and many more. Since 2021, the band has performed at The RubberCity Jazz Fest (Akron,OH), Tri-C Jazz Fest (Cleveland,OH) Paw Paw Fest (Athens,OH), Sound of Music Fest @ Nublu (NYC) as well as sharing the stage with artist such Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy) , DJ Kid Capr, Anything Yes, and have recordings with Guitarist Dan Wilson and Grammy Winner Pianist Button Masher.
John Bagnato/Jeff Berman
John Bagnato - guitar/vocals
Jeff Berman - vibraphone/percussion
“John Bagnato and Jeff Berman perform Brazilian and jazz works as a duo, combining nylon string acoustic guitar and voice with vibraphone, cajon, and udu.”
The Abby Gross Funktet
Abby Gross - sax/flute
Glenn Strother - guitar
Skip Sanders - organ
Steve Ippolito - drums
“The Abby Gross Funktet is a collection of musicians who have been performing regularly together in a variety of ensembles for a decade. Lead by Abby Gross, saxophonist, the Funktet has been heard in numerous formats and around many venues in Pittsburgh. Whether a quartet or a 6 piece, these musicians bring an energy to each gig that is rooted in knowing one another on a deep personal and musical level. The set is comprised of jazz and funk from the early 60s through today. You will hear quite a few tunes by some of Pittsburgh’s most prolific jazz musicians including Stanley Turrentine and George Benson, as well as current artists such as Karl Denson and Delvon Lamarr. Using saxophone and flute to perform both covers and originals, The Abby Gross Funktet will leave you energized and grooving to these songs for days after.”
Chad Taylor Quartet
Chad Taylor - drums
Ava Lintz - bass
Erik Lawrence - sax
Neil Podgurski - piano
“Drummer Chad E. Taylor first performed on stage at age 15, playing standards alongside his peers and mentors at a Chicago restaurant and jazz club called Sheffield’s. Over the next thirty-plus years, the Pew Fellow, who now resides in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, has made more than 3,000 appearances as a sideman and played on more than 150 recordings with ensembles led by Pharoah Sanders, Marc Ribot, Eric Revis, James Brandon Lewis and many more. Chad currently serves as Artistic Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.”
Tomchess Quartet
Tom Chess - oud/ney/morsing
Ben Barson - reeds
Eli Namay - bass
Hugo Cruz - drums
“Tomchess is an international multi-instrumentalist/Composer/improviser currently focused on oud, ney and morsing. He has played with Ronald Shannon Jackson, recorded with Dewey Redman, Pharaoh Sanders, and played and recorded with Butch Morris. Based in New York City for 30 years, he now lives in Pittsburgh. He is known for synthesizing North African and Eastern influences with American jazz sensibilities into his own unique sound. He has been called a virtuoso on the oud.”
Geña y Peña
Geña - vocals/percussion
Carlos Peña - guitar
“Geña y Peña play Latin American songs of love and life, music that will take you to Latin America and the Caribbean. This sublime duet is comprised of Puerto Rico-born Geña on vocals and percussion, and Colombian-American Carlos Peña on guitar. Since 2007, they have been playing boleros, montunos, bombas, plenas, and soul. Their sound captures the sweet and clear, the romantic and sultry, the beautiful and lively songs of yesterday.”
Artist website: https://www.genaypena.com/
The Danny RecTET
Danny Rectenwald - guitar
Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass
Jeff Fabis - sax
Shawn McGregor - drums
“Danny Rectenwald is integrally rooted in the Pittsburgh music scene, playing numerous styles in wildly varying contexts. The Danny RecTET plays soulful originals and inventive arrangements from the jazz and groove-based catalog.”
Paul Thompson's "Waynetet"
Paul Thompson - bass
Scott Boni - sax
Joe Sheehan - piano
George Heid III - drums
“Paul Thompson's 'Waynetet' celebrates the music of the late, great Wayne Shorter by performing compositions spanning his incredible career from Art Blakey and Miles Davis to Weather Report and more.”
Artist website: https://www.paulthompson.us
Leo Season
Reggie Watkins - trombone
Mike Hugo - guitar
Ava Lintz - bass
Chad Taylor - drums
“Original music and songs from the archives. Leo Season is a quartet of creatively diverse musical artists with a shared philosophy of embracing our history while bravely reaching into the future.”
Grace Eliiott Duo
Grace Elliott - vocals
Antonio Croes - piano
“Grace Elliott is a Pittsburgh-born vocalist and songwriter. Known for her smooth, rich vocal tone, Grace combines technical skill with a distinctive musical sensitivity and professionalism that sets her apart.”
Artist website: https://www.gracemaliaelliott.com
Wakefield & Ruch
Jack Ruch - guitar
Adam Wakefield - piano
Jus James - bass
Will Loney - drums
“Jack Ruch and Adam Wakefield are staples of the Nashville music scene. They can be seen at their local residencies or on stage as guests with Nashville legends such as Guthrie Trapp and Jimmy Hall. With Adam’s touring fanbase and Jack’s dedicated online guitar following, their next project, “For Her Love”, is highly anticipated. Jack’s first solo record features Ruch and Wakefield alongside their musical heroes Dennis Chambers and Gary Grainger, and also one of Blue Note’s newest signs, Baltimore trumpet phenom, Brandon Woody. With momentum from this release in May/June, the pair will be touring this summer in support.”
Instagram - Jack Ruch | Instagram - Adam Wakefield
Katie Simone Christmas Show
Katie Simone - vocals
Mark Lucas - guitar
John Burgh - piano
Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass
Andrew Kirk - drums
“Join vocalist Katie Simone for her fourth annual holiday show at Con Alma, performing selections from her 2020 EP “A Hopeful Christmas”, along with soulful, jazzy arrangements of seasonal favorites, both traditional and contemporary.”
Roger Humphries & RH Factor
Roger Humphries - drums
Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Max Leake - piano
Yoko Suzuki - alto sax
Lou Stellute - tenor sax
Roger Humphries, Pittsburgh’s own percussionist extraordinaire, educator, and philanthropist, began his musical career early. By the time he was 3½ years old, his talent was recognized and nurtured by his immediate family. At age 16, he was performing with his band at Carnegie Music Hall.
During his early years, Humphries played with well-respected musicians in the jazz industry, including the legendary Horace Silver Group, whom he toured for three years and recorded three influential albums, including Song For My Father, Cape Verdean Blues, and Jody Grind. He also toured Europe with the Ray Charles Big Band and the dynamic Richard Groove Holmes.
His distinguished career has included performances at the Village Gate and Apollo Theater in New York, Ronnie Scott’s in London, the Jazz Workshop in Boston, Shelly Manne’s Manhole in Los Angeles, and many other venues around the world. He’s also appeared with Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, Nancy Wilson, Stanley Turrentine, Freddie Hubbard, and many more.
For well over 28 years, Humphries was an educator at the School of Performing Arts through the Pittsburgh Board of Education Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Program. The first and longest-serving percussion instructor at CAPA, his students have national and international acclaim in jazz and commercial idioms. Additionally, he taught at the University of Pittsburgh and multiple clinics at Slippery Rock University and Mellon Jazz Masters Class.
Kate Del Christmas Quartet
Kate DeL - vocals
Vinny Vivacqua - bass
Ross Antonich - drums
“Kate DeL is a vocalist, recording artist, and performer with more than 15 years of professional experience spanning jazz, musical theatre, and the Great American Songbook. With multiple album releases and an expanding presence on the New York performance scene, she is known for her powerhouse vocals, theatrical storytelling, and vintage-inspired style. Her latest album, Let’s Try It This Way: Songs You Know But… Different, reimagines familiar favorites through inventive arrangements and a distinctive musical perspective. DeL has also built a growing holiday concert tradition, with two sold-out holiday tours and two holiday albums. A Holiday Affair brings vintage glamour and timeless music to the season. Following two sold-out holiday tours, DeL returns with a sophisticated concert featuring beloved seasonal favorites, fresh arrangements, powerhouse vocals, and the elegance of a classic New York nightclub. Blending nostalgia with theatrical flair, A Holiday Affair offers an unforgettable evening of holiday music and old-school glamour.”
NYE with the Boilermaker Jazz Band Feat. Grace Elliott
We continue our tradition of an amazing NYE Celebration at Con Alma with authentic swing era group Paul Cosentino’s Boilermakers!
Paul Cosentino - vocals, clarinet, alto sax
Grace Elliott - vocals
Chris McGraw - bass
Anonio Croes - piano
Tom Wendt - drums
Lucas Bowman and Encantado De La Vida
Lucas Bowman - piano
Abby Gross - sax
Danny Rectenwald - guitar
Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass
Steve Ippolito - drums
“Lucas Bowman is a Pittsburgh-based performer, composer, and teacher. He has toured nationally as well as in Canada. His group, ‘Encantado de La Vida,’ is born out of a collaboration with the Cuban art studio Del Caiman. Together they have put on dozens of shows that combine visual art and original music.”
Artist Website
Stephen Philip Harvey Trio
Stephen Philip Harvey - sax
Leon Boykins - bass
Dustin May - drums
“Stephen Philip Harvey is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based saxophonist, composer, and bandleader whose music combines expressive improvisation, cinematic storytelling, and the traditions of contemporary Black American music. He leads SPH+2, Sphinx, the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet, and the Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra. His upcoming release, The Pen is Mightier (2027) surveys original pieces inspired by Black American literature. This comes on the heels of the ensemble’s Chamber Music America-commissioned suite Mythos premiere Other recent releases include, Golden Hour, which highlights the intimate interplay of SPH+2, and his 2025 large-ensemble release, Multiversal: Live at Bop Stop, which was praised by DownBeat Magazine as ‘instrumental jazz fireworks.’ Harvey’s compositions have been performed throughout the United States and internationally. NEA Jazz Master Roscoe Mitchell calls him ‘an exceptional musician with a very bright future’.”
Artist website: http://stephenpharvey.com
Geña y Peña
Geña - vocals/percussion
Carlos Peña - guitar
“Geña y Peña play Latin American songs of love and life, music that will take you to Latin America and the Caribbean. This sublime duet is comprised of Puerto Rico-born Geña on vocals and percussion, and Colombian-American Carlos Peña on guitar. Since 2007, they have been playing boleros, montunos, bombas, plenas, and soul. Their sound captures the sweet and clear, the romantic and sultry, the beautiful and lively songs of yesterday.”
Artist website: https://www.genaypena.com/
Herak/Bulatkin "Elysium"
Miro Herak – vibraphone
Daniel Bulatkin - piano/keys
“The music of this group reflects the shared Central European roots of both leaders. It is strongly influenced by Slavic and Gypsy folklore, as well as impressionist classical music and rhythms from the Balkan. Compositions by Herak and Bulatkin blend wild rhythms, lush soundscapes and strong memorable melodies. All this combined with the particular sound of the vibraphone, light electronics and the use of extended techniques on the double bass, makes this group one of the most interesting new acts on the European jazz scene.
The project has been selected as ambassadors of Czech jazz for the “Year of Czech Music” in 2024, during which the band performed on big stages all over the world, including festivals in Tbilisi, Budapest, Jerusalem, even at the prestigious Jarasum Jazz Festival in South Korea. The group’s single “The Simple Things” featuring master saxophonist Seamus Blake, earned the OSA award for “Best Czech Jazz Composition of 2024”.
The Bleil Brothers
Clint Bleil - sax
Adam Bleil - trumpet/EVI
Mike Hugo - guitar
Leon Boykins - bass
Ben Brosche - keys
Steve Ippolito - drums
“The Bleil Brothers are a jazz fusion group based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Led by brothers Clint (saxophone) and Adam (trumpet, EVI) Bleil, their music has been described as a rock-influenced take on modern jazz, featuring unique compositions and arrangements.”
MCH/Lintz/Throckmorton
Matthew Charles Heulitt - guitar
Ava Lintz - bass
David Throckmorton - drums
“Lintz-Throckmorton-Heulitt is a Pittsburgh-based jazz fusion trio with world-class players. Longtime Pittsburgh veteran David Throckmorton on drums (Maynard Ferguson, Dan Wilson, David Fiuczynski, Reb Beach), Matthew Charles Heulitt on guitar (Narada Michael Walden, Carlos Santana, Zigaboo Modeliste), and Ava Lintz on bass. This trio merges high-level playing with intimate improvisational dialogues and genre-crossing melodies full of depth and emotion.”
Max Johnson III
Max Johnson - bass
Neta Raanan - tenor sax
Eliza Salem - drums
“"Described as “an intrepid composer, architect of sound and beast of the bass…” (Brad Cohan, NYC Jazz Record) composer, bassist, and improviser Max Johnson is one of the most prolific music makers in the jazz, bluegrass, improvised music, and contemporary classical worlds. Johnson has released nearly 20 albums and performed over three thousand concerts internationally with artists like Anthony Braxton, Geri Allen, Mary Halvorson, David Grisman, Tyshawn Sorey, Ingrid Laubrock, Henry Grimes, Candido Camero, Sam Bush, Nels Cline, and many more. He has composed commissions for the Jerome Foundation, Society of Composers Inc, University of Glasgow, has been featured on over seventy albums, and can be heard in Spike Lee’s Academy Award winning film, “The BlacKkKlansman”. For this concert, Max Johnson presents his incredible trio with Neta Raanan on tenor saxophone and Connor Parks on drumset, celebrating the trio's 2024 album, ""I'll see you again"" on Adhyropa Records. This trio explores Johnson’s more traditional jazz compositions inspired by innovators Charles Mingus, Mal Waldron, and Thelonious Monk, while always featuring Johnson's unique energetic and chaotic soundworld.
‘Multi-faceted bassist Max Johnson helms a terrific trio... Here and elsewhere, evidence of Johnson's composer's ear surfaces in how cannily he extracts maximum impact from the three voices."" - John Sharpe, The New York City Jazz Record’"
Artist website: http://maxjohnsonmusic.com
David Bixler Trio Incognito
David Bixler - sax
Dan Loomis - bass
Fabio Rojas - drums
“David Bixler is a saxophonist, composer, and educator whose work occupies the fertile ground
where jazz meets diverse global traditions. As the leader of Auction Project, Bixler has
garnered critical acclaim— including four stars in Downbeat—for his innovative blending of
traditional Irish music with Afro-Cuban and contemporary jazz. This foundation in AfroLatin
music was built over a decade-long residency at Birdland with the Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban
Big Band, culminating in a Latin GRAMMY for the recording Final Night at Birdland. Bixler
has recently embarked on a prolific artistic reemergence, marked by a series of diverse
recordings. These include In the Face of Chaos (2019) and BEATitude (2024) with Bixler,
Boccato, Cowherd, and Sturm; Blended Lineage (2020); and Inside the Grief (2020) and
incognito ergo sum (2025) with trio incognito. His most recent work with the Bixtet, THE
LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT vol. 1 (2024), was described by PARIS-MOVE as "a touch
of genius" for its evocative musical reflections of Hughes's poetry.
A dedicated multi-instrumentalist, Bixler has expanded his sonic palette to include the Irish
wooden flute, a pursuit that took him to West Clare, Ireland, to study the country’s traditional
heritage. This deep dive into Celtic music, combined with his history touring with the big bands
of Lionel Hampton and Toshiko Akiyoshi, informs his unique approach to musical pluralism.
Beyond the stage, Bixler is a both a Selmer and Vandoren Artist and serves as the Director of
Jazz Studies at Bowling Green State University. He is also the creator and host of the
podcast Liner Notes with David Bixler, where he engages in in-depth conversations with the
leading voices of the jazz world. Bixler and his family reside in New York City, where he
continues to develop projects like Plurality in Motion that use the shared language of rhythm to
explore social cohesion and American identity.”
Artist website: www.davidbixler.com
Dennis Garner & Tempo Noir
Celebrate Halloween at Con Alma with Tempo Noir!
Dennis Garner Jr. - drums
Chanell “CJ” Harris - vox
John Hall - bass
“Dennis Garner Jr. and the Tempo Noir Band represent a electrifying musical experience that not provides the audience with a melodic transcendent experience, but also a unique audience-inclusive performance. The rhythms and band harmonies take the audience on a journey from easy listening to a height of soul clapping and dancing.”
Glenn Strother & The Boogaloo Brothers
Glenn Strother - guitar
Skip Sanders - organ
Steve Ippolito - drums
“A staple of Pittsburgh’s jazz and funk scene pays homage to the soul jazz masters of the late 1960s.”
Ross Antonich Quartet
Ross Antonich - drums
Paul Thompson - bass
Scott Boni - alto sax
Joe Seman - tenor sax
“Ross Antonich maintains a dynamic drumming schedule live and in the studio, playing and programming drums all over the globe.”
Artist website: https://seshross.bandcamp.com
John Bagnato/Jeff Berman
John Bagnato - guitar/vocals
Jeff Berman - vibraphone/percussion
“John Bagnato and Jeff Berman perform Brazilian and jazz works as a duo, combining nylon string acoustic guitar and voice with vibraphone, cajon, and udu.”
Pittsburgh Jazz Guitar Legacy Quartet
Mark Strickland - guitar
Mike Hugo - guitar
Leon Boykins - bass
Thomas Wendt - drums
We’re celebrating Pittsburgh's rich jazz guitar legacy featuring elder Mark Strickland and young lion Mike Hugo, with bassist Leon Boykins and drummer Thomas Wendt!
Chantal Joseph
Chantal Joseph - vocals
Glyn Lloyd Jr. - bass
Chuck Anderson - keys
Jevon Rushton - drums
“Chantal Joseph is a dynamic musician and educator residing in Pittsburgh, PA. She currently performs across the U.S with her own band as well as with many acclaimed local and national artists. She has been featured at the Newport Jazz Festival,with the Cape Symphony, and with the Boston Pops. Described as ‘electric’ and ‘a force of nature’, Chantal Joseph, who was voted ‘Best R&B Performer’ by Pittsburgh City Paper, will dazzle the audience with an evening of R&B, JAZZ, SOUL, and MORE!”
Artist website: chantaljmusic.com
McCoy Tyner Tribute Ft. Alton Merrell
Alton Merrell - piano
Leon Boykins - bass
Ian Molinaro-Thompson - drums
Danny Rectenwald/Dan Burgun
Danny Rectenwald - guitar
Dan Burgun - guitar
“Guitarists Danny Rectenwald and Dan Burgun play modern interpretations of classic tunes. Their performances are a conversation between two friends through the language music. Together, they create a challenging and accessible sound environment.”
Artist website: http://dannyrec.com
Etta Cox
Etta Cox - vocals
Al Dowe Jr. - sax
Mark Strickland - guitar
Benjamin May - bass
John Korpiel - drums
Late nite Jam Session with Tony Campbell
Every 3rd Saturday, the Con Alma stage comes alive with our monthly 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.
————
House Band:
Tony Campbell - sax
TBA
Roger Humphries & RH Factor - Oh!Jazz Livestream
Roger Humphries - drums
Jeff Grubbs - bass
Max Leake - keys
Yoko Suzuki - alto sax
Lou Stellute - tenor sax
Special Oh!Jazz Livestream!
Boilermaker Jazz Band Ft. Erin Keckan
Paul Cosentino - sax, clarinet, vocals
Erin Keckan - vocals
Max Leake - piano
Chris McGraw - bass
Thomas Wendt - drums
Paul Cosentino's Boilermaker Jazz Band Brings the Swing to the Cultural District. Special guest vocalist Erin Keckan from Cleveland will sing American Songbook favorites. Don't miss this!!!
Artist website: www.boilermakerjazzband.com
A Night of New Orleans Music
Revon Andrews - trombone
Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass
Orlando Gilbert - sax
Karen Shiraishi - piano
Ian Molinaro-Thompson - drums
“Pittsburgher and drummer Ian Molinaro-Thompson lived and worked in New Orleans for nearly a decade. After moving back to Pittsburgh last summer he has established himself as one of the best up and coming musicians in town. Returning to the Con Alma stage he will be accompanied by Denzel Chismar Oliver and 3 of his closest musical companions from New Orleans: Revon Andrews, Orlando Gilbert, and Karen Shiraishi.”
Geña y Peña
Geña - vocals/percussion
Carlos Peña - guitar
“Geña y Peña play Latin American songs of love and life, music that will take you to Latin America and the Caribbean. This sublime duet is comprised of Puerto Rico-born Geña on vocals and percussion, and Colombian-American Carlos Peña on guitar. Since 2007, they have been playing boleros, montunos, bombas, plenas, and soul. Their sound captures the sweet and clear, the romantic and sultry, the beautiful and lively songs of yesterday.”
Artist website: https://www.genaypena.com/
Kelsey Jumper & Colter Harper
Kelsey Jumper - vocals/percussion
Colter Harper - guitar/percussion
“Kelsey Jumper + Colter Harper have worked in tandem since ‘22 building musical sets that celebrate American jazz, American folk and country music, Brazilian jazz and a junk drawer bursting with other things they like. They’ve been commissioned by The Carnegie Museum of Art to explore the intersection of country and soul music, and have developed two bodies of work (‘Opposites Abstract’ and ‘Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Busses, Bikes, and Inclines too!’) which include concerts, storytelling, video and physical installation in residency with The Pittsburgh Children’s Museum under the collective moniker ‘the cookie table’. They’ve presented at The Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh’s Honky Tonk, The Kelly Strayhorn Theater and The Duquesne Club and most recently crafted an evening of music by Brazilian composer, Caetano Veloso, reimagining 60 years of activism through songwriting for City of Asylum.”
Hugo Cruz & Caminos
Hugo Cruz returns to Con Alma! Don’t miss an exciting night of Latin jazz fusion all in one.
Hugo Cruz - percussion, drums, vocals
Jose “Layo” Puentes - bass
Mike Tomaro - sax
Craig Davis - keys
“Hugo Alexander Cruz Machado is a Cuban-born, award winning, international drummer, composer, band leader and educator who has performed in South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, and the United States.
Hugo is the leader of the group Caminos, who have made appearances at The Smithsonian Museum, Fábrica de Artes in Havana, Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, Carnegie Museum, and the Erie Blues and Jazz Festival, among others.
Caminos fuse rhythms and melodies of Afro-Cuban, Cuban, and American music, in an original contemporary expression that honors traditional Cuban form.
Caminos have released two albums: Figure It Out (2026) and Punto de Partida (2022), both of which feature notable musicians from Cuba and the United States, bridging genres of Afro Cuban, traditional Cuban, American jazz, funk, rock, R&B, big band, drum and bass, and danzón.”
Artist website: http://hugocruzandcaminos.com
Juliet Ewing sings Gershwin tunes & songbook jazz
Juliet Ewing - vocals
Bob Insko - bass
John Burgh - piano
Rich Zabinski - drums
“Juliet Ewing is a NYC vocalist, former Broadway performer and NYC headliner at jazz clubs and cabaret rooms, blending a timeless mix of Gershwin, jazz classics and songbook tunes into an elegant evening. Her new Gershwin album "Simply "S Wonderful was named top 10 vocal album by the Broadway Radio Show. This evening features a stellar band of her favorite Pittsburgh musicians.”
Artist website: www.julietewing.com
Small Hours Trio
Margot Jezerc - vocals
Bryce Rabideau - mandolin
Jason Rafalak - bass
“Small Hours is a lively acoustic tribute to swing era greats such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Vocalist Margot Jezerc, mandolinist Bryce Rabideau, and upright bassist Jason Rafalak use their unconventional instrumentation to breathe new life into beloved songs and celebrate a century of American improvised music. The result is a technically tight, sonically inventive trio with a singular sound. When they’re not performing as Small Hours, Margot, Bryce, and Jason are often touring the country with the Pittsburgh-based folk band Buffalo Rose.”
Heidi Beatty and Kevin Moore
Heidi Beatty - vocals
Kevin Moore - piano
“Heidi Beatty & Kevin Moore bring together expressive vocals and seasoned musicianship for an intimate take on jazz and beyond. Heidi's vocals move effortlessly through standards, pop, rock, and R&B, reimagining familiar songs with warmth and personality. Pianist Kevin Moore, a Berklee College of Music graduate and student of renowned jazz educator Charlie Banacos, brings decades of experience performing around the world in more than 60 countries. Together, Heidi and Kevin create an engaging musical conversation—jazz with a twist, where timeless standards meet unexpected favorites.”
