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Pianist Bobby West's "Big Trippin'" Is Out Now on Soulville Sound Recordings

2/3/2023

Pianist/Composer Bobby West
Releases Big Trippin’,
His Second Compilation
on Soulville Sound Recordings

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 31, 2023 – For nearly all of his four-decade career, the Los Angeles-based pianist/composer Bobby West was an unheralded scientist of sound: well-known and respected in his community, but largely unknown beyond it, with no recordings of his own as a leader. Like so many jazz artists, West went abroad in 1993, mostly to the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Asia and Taiwan for better opportunities, with occasional visits back home.

Vanisha Gould Performs at August Wilson Center's Uhuru Jazz Series

2/1/2023

Singer/Songwriter Vanisha Gould
Returns to Pittsburgh to Perform
at the Uhuru Jazz Series
August Wilson African-American Cultural Center
on Friday, February 10, 7:00 pm

PITTSBURGH, PA, January 30, 2023 – After two stellar performances at the 2022 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, composer/vocalist Vanisha Gould returns to Pittsburgh to perform in the latest installment of the Uhuru Jazz Series at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), 980 Liberty Avenue, on Friday, February 10, at 7:00 pm.

Missed the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival? Catch It Online January 4, 7:00 pm

1/2/2023

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Takes Another Bow
with Highlights from 2022 Concerts
Airing Wednesday, January 4 7:00 pm

PITTSBURGH, PA, January 2, 2023 – Jazz has always found a home in Pittsburgh, so musicians know to bring their musical A-games to the Steel City, particularly to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF), presented by Citizens. If you missed this year’s festival or want another look, tune in to https://youtu.be/cyPLmx_Uhg4 Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 7:00 pm, through Thursday, January 5, at 7:00 pm when The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) airs a special virtual presentation featuring highlights from the September 16 -18, 2022 festival.

Malcolm Jamal Warner, Danny Simmons, Tira Yasmine, Taalam Acey, Rich Medina & More Featured at AWAACC's POETRY UNPLUGGED

12/20/2022

Danny Simmons feat. Bassist Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Tira Yasmine, Taalam Acey and Rich Medina Headline Poetry Unplugged: Shock Value! January 20, 8 pm
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Danny Simmons, Jr. to Be Honored with First Ever AWAACC Arts Advocacy Award
for His Outstanding Work in Poetry Community

PITTSBURGH, PA, December 15, 2022 – Poetry Unplugged returns to the main stage of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAAC), 980 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, on Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 pm, with Shock Value!, a night featuring a daring and diverse group of critically-acclaimed spoken word artists including Danny Simmons, Jr. with bassist and Pittsburgh native Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, poets Tira Yasmine and Taalam Acey and poet/DJ Rich Medina.

Legendary Vocalist Peabo Bryson Lights Up the AWAACC Stage, 2/11/23

12/20/2022

Multi-Grammy and Oscar-Winning Soul/R&B/Quiet Storm Vocalist Peabo Bryson Performs as Part of the August Wilson African-American Cultural Center’s Soul Sessions, Saturday, February 11, 2023, 8:00 pm

PITTSBURGH, PA, December 5, 2022 – Since his debut in 1976, singer/songwriter Peabo Bryson has been one of the most well-loved and artistically well-traveled vocalists of his era. Bryson brings his incredible catalog and his towering, tenor voice to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), 980 Liberty Ave., Saturday, February 11, 8:00 pm, to perform as part of Soul Sessions, the Center’s series of intimate concerts featuring some of today’s most talented artists, live in the theater of the AWAAC. Tickets are available at www.awaacc.org.

Jay Hoggard Releases Raise Your Spirit Consciousness January 9, 2023

12/20/2022

Vibraphonist/Composer Jay Hoggard Debuts New Album,
RAISE YOUR SPIRIT CONSCIOUSNESS, January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – With 22 recordings as a leader, and performances around the globe, vibraphonist/composer Jay Hoggard has been one of the most enduring and innovative masters on his instrument since the 1970s. A direct musical descendant of Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, Lem Winchester and Bobby Hutcherson, Hoggard’s omni-directional artistry encompasses the myriad musical dimensions of the African Diaspora and its spiritual resonances.

Regina Carter Performs "Gone in a Phrase of Air" at AWAACC, 12/14

12/6/2022

Award-Winning Violinist Regina Carter
Performs Her Multi-Media Work, Gone in a Phrase of Air,
at August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s
Uhuru Jazz Series
Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm

PITTSBURGH, PA – Violinist and NEA Jazz Master Regina Carter is the most accomplished musician on her instrument of her generation. The recipient of multiple Grammy nominations, a Doris Duke Award, and a MacArthur Genius Grant, Carter has been a shining star on the jazz scene for three decades. With over 10 recordings as a leader, she has performed music that spans jazz, Latin, classical, world and Appalachian genres. On Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm, Carter comes the August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s (AWAACC) Uhuru Jazz Series to perform her latest project, Gone in a Phrase of Air.

Celebrate a Cool Yule with Louis Armstrong Foundation's Holiday Gifts

12/6/2022

Celebrate the Holiday Season
with Louis Armstrong Holiday Gifts
and the Release of
Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule,
Armstrong’s First-ever Christmas Recording,
which Debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard Charts

NEW YORK, NY – When the world-renowned jazz icon Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) was on tour, he would always put up a small Christmas tree in the hotel he and his wife Lucille were staying. When they were home for the holidays, they would lavishly display their Corona Queens home with decorations, sing carols, recite The Night Before Christmas, and Armstrong sent friends his homemade holiday cards, made in his genius, down home style.

November 23rd, 2022

11/23/2022

We Want the Funk Fest Takes Over AWAACC December 9-10

Morris Day & The Time, Alexander O’Neal,
ConFunkShun and The Bar-Kays
Headline The Fourth Annual We Want the Funk Festival
at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center,
8:00 pm, December 9 and 10

PITTSBURGH, PA – The fourth annual We Want the Funk Festival, which takes place at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) December 9 and 10 at 8:00 pm, celebrates the rhythm-driven musical genre that evolved from the R&B, soul, and jazz music of the 1960s that continues to influence today’s artists. Featuring a dynamic host and lineup, the concerts include a variety of performers from chart-toppers to R&B-fusion groups to solo vocalists.

Uhuru Jazz Series Kicks Off at AWAACC with Tia Fuller November 12

11/3/2022

Alto Saxophonist Tia Fuller Kicks Off
August Wilson African-American Cultural Center’s Uhuru Jazz Series for Two Shows,
7:00 pm and 9:00 pm on November 12

Tickets are $28.00 and On Sale Now at www.awaacc.org

PITTSBURGH, PA, October 25, 2022 – Colorado-born, Boston-based alto saxophonist, composer and educator Tia Fuller has been one of the most delightful and distinguished musicians on the jazz scene for two decades. She famously worked and toured with Beyoncé for four years, gigged with a wide range of artists from Aretha Franklin to Esperanza Spalding and provided the saxophone sound and was the model for the character, Dorothea Williams in the Oscar-winning animated Disney film, Soul. On Saturday, November 12, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm, Fuller brings her towering talents to the August Wilson African-American Cultural Center (AWAACC), 980 Liberty Ave., to inaugurate the new Uhuru Jazz Series.

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Pianist/Composer Bobby West Releases Big Trippin’,His Second Compilation on Soulville Sound Recordings

Singer/Songwriter Vanisha GouldReturns to Pittsburgh to Perform at the Uhuru Jazz SeriesAugust Wilson African-American Cultural Centeron Friday, February 10, 7:00 pm

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Takes Another Bow with Highlights from 2022 Concerts Airing Wednesday, January 4 7:00 pm

Celebrate the Holiday Seasonwith Louis Armstrong Holiday Giftsand the Release ofLouis Wishes You A Cool Yule,Armstrong’s First-ever Christmas Recording, which Debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard Charts

We Want the Funk Fest Takes Over AWAACC December 9-10

Morris Day & The Time, Alexander O’Neal,ConFunkShun and The Bar-KaysHeadline The Fourth Annual We Want the Funk Festivalat The August Wilson African American Cultural Center,8:00 pm, December 9 and 10

Alto Saxophonist Tia Fuller Kicks OffAugust Wilson African-American Cultural Center’s Uhuru Jazz Series for Two Shows, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm on November 12 Tickets are $28.00 and On Sale Now at www.awaacc.org

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Pianist/Composer Bobby West
Releases Big Trippin’,
His Second Compilation
on Soulville Sound Recordings

Singer/Songwriter Vanisha Gould
Returns to Pittsburgh to Perform
at the Uhuru Jazz Series
August Wilson African-American Cultural Center
on Friday, February 10, 7:00 pm

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Takes Another Bow
with Highlights from 2022 Concerts
Airing Wednesday, January 4 7:00 pm

Celebrate the Holiday Season
with Louis Armstrong Holiday Gifts
and the Release of
Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule,
Armstrong’s First-ever Christmas Recording,
which Debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard Charts

Morris Day & The Time, Alexander O’Neal,
ConFunkShun and The Bar-Kays
Headline The Fourth Annual We Want the Funk Festival
at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center,
8:00 pm, December 9 and 10

Alto Saxophonist Tia Fuller Kicks Off
August Wilson African-American Cultural Center’s Uhuru Jazz Series for Two Shows,
7:00 pm and 9:00 pm on November 12

Tickets are $28.00 and On Sale Now at www.awaacc.org