Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Dates: 9/17/2026 - 9/20/2026
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The 16th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, features legendary and contemporary jazz, soul, blues and more across free outdoor stages on Liberty Avenue and ticketed concerts at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Performers include Lalah Hathaway, Terri Lyne Carrington, Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie & Friends, Eric Roberson, Nate Smith, Sean Jones, Lady Blackbird, Annie & The Caldwells, The Rakiem Walker Project, and Jae Sinnett Blur The Lines Project, among others. The festival honors the theme Our America250, celebrating how jazz, soul, blues, gospel and R&B have shaped American and global culture. A Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie, and Pittsburgh-based drummer Dennis Garner leads a tribute to D'Angelo with special guest vocalist Cam Chambers.
Cast and Creative Team for Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Cast
Jae Sinnett
Ensemble
Nate Smith
Ensemble
The Rakiem Walker Project Featuring GLYRA & Christopher Swift
Ensemble
Annie & The Caldwells
Ensemble
Lady Blackbird
Ensemble
Orrin Evans
Ensemble
Sean Jones
Ensemble
Eric Roberson
Ensemble
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
Ensemble
Terri Lyne Carrington
Ensemble
Lalah Hathaway
Ensemble
Creative Team
Orrin Evans
Composer
Orrin Evans
Director
Eric Roberson
Composer
Eric Roberson
Producer
Dwayne Dolphin
Producer
Janis Burley
Artistic Director
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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 (09/17/26-09/20/26)
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