Is This Your Show?
Submit Updates & Sell More Tickets
Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie & Friends at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 9/20/2026
Share
Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie, known for his signature Purdie Shuffle and contributions to thousands of American classics from Steely Dan to Aretha Franklin to James Brown, will perform some of his hit songs with a band assembled by veteran Pittsburgh-based bassist Dwayne Dolphin, a member of Fred Wesley and James Brown's band The New JB's. Purdie will also receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival. The performance is part of the 16th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.
Cast and Creative Team for Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie & Friends at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Cast
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
Ensemble
Terri Lyne Carrington
Ensemble
Lalah Hathaway
Ensemble
Cam Chambers
Ensemble
Nate Smith
Ensemble
Dennis Garner
Ensemble
Anyah Nancy
Ensemble
T. Marie
Ensemble
Nathan Paul Davis
Ensemble
Jae Sinnett
Ensemble
Christopher Swift
Ensemble
The Rakiem Walker Project Featuring GLYRA
Ensemble
Annie & The Caldwells
Ensemble
Lady Blackbird
Ensemble
Orrin Evans
Ensemble
Ensemble
Eric Roberson
Ensemble
Creative Team
Janis Burley
Artistic Director
Eric Roberson
Producer
Orrin Evans
Director
Dwayne Dolphin
Producer
News About Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie & Friends at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
We have no news on this show at the current time.
About the Theatre
Similar Shows Nearby
August Wilson African American Cultural Center Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at August Wilson African American Cultural Center?
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Orrin Evans' Monk Tribute (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Dennis Garner D'Angelo Tribute (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Jae Sinnett Blur The Lines Project (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie & Friends Celebrate Our America 250 (09/19/26-09/19/26)
Orrin Evans' Monk Tribute (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Dennis Garner D'Angelo Tribute (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Jae Sinnett Blur The Lines Project (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie & Friends Celebrate Our America 250 (09/19/26-09/19/26)
What shows have played recently at August Wilson African American Cultural Center?
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie & Friends Celebrate Our America 250 (09/19/26-09/19/26)
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Orrin Evans' Monk Tribute (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Dennis Garner D'Angelo Tribute (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Jae Sinnett Blur The Lines Project (09/17/26-09/20/26)
See more shows at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Orrin Evans' Monk Tribute (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Dennis Garner D'Angelo Tribute (09/17/26-09/20/26)
Jae Sinnett Blur The Lines Project (09/17/26-09/20/26)
See more shows at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
|
Refugee Rhapsody Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre (10/09-10/25) |
|
Nunsense The Strand Theater (3/12-3/21) |
|
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (10/31-10/31) |
|
Evil Dead The Musical Pittsburgh Musical Theater (9/25-10/25) |
|
John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Roxian Theatre Presented By Citizens (10/19-10/19) |
|
Miracle on 34th Street the Musical The Strand Theater (11/13-11/22) |
|
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Byham Theatre (10/02-10/03) VIDEOS |
|
The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh True Crime Murder Mystery Show The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (11/14-11/14) |
|
And A Buoy New Hazlett Theater (11/30-11/30) |
|
In Clay City Theatre (9/19-10/11) |
