Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie & Friends at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 9/20/2026
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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
Sean Jones
Ensemble
Eric Roberson
Ensemble
Creative Team
Janis Burley
Artistic Director
Eric Roberson
Producer
Orrin Evans
Director
Dwayne Dolphin
Producer
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