BPM: Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown, Michael Paulo
at South Park
Opener: Molly Miller Trio
June 13th, 7:30 PM
Grammy-nominated, hit-making bassist Brian Bromberg, two-time Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Paul Brown, and show-stopping, chart-topping saxophone sensation Michael Paulo (BPM), joined forces for the first time as a unit on their 2024 album, Seriously.
Monty Alexander at Hartwood Acres
Opener: Mark Strickland Quartet
August 31st, 7:30 PM
Nearly sixty years after he moved to the United States from his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander is an American classic; touring the world relentlessly with various projects; delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message.
An Evening of Jazz with Hugo Cruz and MCG Jazz
May 29, 7:30 PM
Hugo Alexander Cruz Machado is a Cuban-born, award-winning, drummer and composer who has performed internationally, is the leader of the jazz fusion music group Caminos, who have made appearances at Fábrica de Artes in Havana, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival 2019, Carnegie Museum of Art, and City of Asylum, among many others. He is a graduate of the Instituto Superior de Artes, the leading university for the arts Cuba, and in 2014, won the award as the “best drummer” at the International Festival del Tambor Guillermo Barreto in Memoriam in Havana, Cuba.
Lalama Brothers Quartet
July 10th, 6:00 PM
Get ready for an enjoyable evening of world-class jazz as the renowned Lalama Brothers take the stage! Featuring Pittsburgh's own Grammy-winning saxophonist Ralph Lalama and his brother, acclaimed pianist Dave Lalama, this dynamic duo brings decades of musical mastery, rich improvisation, and swinging rhythms to the spotlight.
Sheryl Bailey Guitar Band
July 17th, 6:00 PM
It’s a powerhouse evening of jazz guitar mastery as the Sheryl Bailey Guitar Band takes the stage, joined by legendary guitarists Henry Johnson and Roni Ben-Hur. Known for her fiery technique and inventive style, Pittsburgher Sheryl Bailey leads this all-star lineup through a dynamic set of swing, bebop, and soulful grooves.
The Lao Tizer Band
July 24th, 6:00 PM
Experience an electrifying fusion of jazz, rock, and world music as The Lao Tizer Band comes to the Pittsburgh Playhouse with special guest acclaimed guitarist Chieli Minucci. This high-energy ensemble blends rich textures, dynamic rhythms, and soaring melodies for an unforgettable live performance. With Minucci’s signature smooth and soulful guitar stylings adding to the mix, this show promises genre-defying music and masterful musicianship.