The Jazz Train at Amtrak (departing New York, Newark, and Philadelphia)
Dates: 9/17/2026
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For the fourth consecutive year, pianist, bandleader, and composer Orrin Evans hosts The Jazz Train, a travel event in partnership with the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Amtrak, bringing fans from New York City, Newark, and Philadelphia to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. The package includes round-trip train tickets, live jazz music during the journey, light refreshments, and jazz-related games and activities. Passengers are responsible for securing their own hotel accommodations and festival event tickets upon arrival.
Cast and Creative Team for The Jazz Train at Amtrak (departing New York, Newark, and Philadelphia)
Cast
Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
Ensemble
Eric Roberson
Ensemble
Roger Humphries
Ensemble
Nate Smith
Ensemble
Sean Jones
Ensemble
Orrin Evans
Ensemble
Lady Blackbird
Ensemble
Annie & The Caldwells
Ensemble
The Rakiem Walker Project Featuring GLYRA & Christopher Swift
Ensemble
Jae Sinnett
Ensemble
Lalah Hathaway
Ensemble
Terri Lyne Carrington
Ensemble
Creative Team
Janis Burley
President/CEO
Eric Roberson
Producer/Vocalist/Composer
Jae Sinnett
Jazz Innovator
Nate Smith
Jazz Innovator
Terri Lyne Carrington
Jazz Innovator
Orrin Evans
Host
Orrin Evans
Director
Nathan Paul Davis
Musician
Bernard Purdie
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
T. Marie
Soul Songstress
Anyah Nancy
Vocalist
Kid Capri
DJ
Cam Chambers
Special Guest Vocalist
Dennis Garner
Drummer
Dwayne Dolphin
Band Creator
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