Additional Details Announced for 32nd Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert Oct. 29 to Nov. 2

October 17, 2002

PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh celebrates its 32nd Annual Jazz Seminar and Concert Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 with a star-studded lineup of musicians, free campus lectures, two jazz films, a jazz exhibit, and community outreach visits to schools and other venues, culminating with the annual concert at Carnegie Music Hall at 8 p.m. Nov. 2.

Guest performers include Oscar Brashear, trumpet; Benny Bailey, trumpet; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Bobby Watson, alto saxophone; Benny Golson, saxophone; Pat Martino, guitar; Monty Alexander, piano; Bob Magnusson, bass; and Carl Allen, drums. This is the first year Martino, Magnusson, Watson, and Allen have participated in the event. This year's cosponsors include Mellon Financial Corp. Foundation and the Pittsburgh Foundation Multicultural Arts Initiative.

CONCERT DETAILS

The Nov. 2 concert will take place at Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue, and will feature arrangements by Pitt Jazz Studies Director Nathan Davis. The diverse playing styles and impromptu nature of the gathering make this a one-of-a-kind performance. Tickets, $18 for general admission and $8 for students with a valid Pitt I.D., are available at any TicketMaster location by phone at 412/323-1919 and on-line at www.ticketmaster.com, and at the William Pitt Union box office.

State Representative William R. Robinson (D-19th District) will serve as the evening's master of ceremonies. At intermission, two new members of Pitt's International Academy of Jazz Hall of Fame will be inducted, and a special award from the University will be presented to one of the performers. The concert and lectures will be recorded, and the audio and videotapes will be added to the University of Pittsburgh-Sonny Rollins Jazz Archives.

LECTURES AND SEMINARS

(Free and Open to the Public)

Oct. 29

William Pitt Union (WPU) A Tribute to Women in Jazz

Assembly Room Jazz Film: "International Sweethearts of Rhythm"

7 p.m. Jazz Film: "Maxine Sullivan: Love to Be in Love"

LECTURES AND SEMINARS, CONT'D

(Free and Open to the Public)

Oct. 30

Heinz Chapel "The Business of Music: Arts Management

7 p.m. Training for the Future"

Chuck Suber, former publisher and editor of

Down Beat magazine

Nov. 1

WPU Assembly Room "Composing and Orchestrating for Film"

10 a.m. Benny Golson, saxophone

1 p.m. "The Role of Guitar in Jazz"

Pat Martino, guitar

2:30 p.m. "Brass Connection"

Benny Bailey, trumpet

Oscar Brashear, trumpet

Curtis Fuller, trombone

4 p.m. "Rhythm Section in Jazz"

Monty Alexander, piano

Bob Magnusson, bass

Nov. 2

WPU Assembly Room "The Legends of Jazz"

10 a.m. Bobby Watson, saxophone

11:30 a.m. "Artistry and Rhythm"

Carl Allen, drums

JAZZ EXHIBIT AT WILLIAM PITT UNION

A selection of items from the University of Pittsburgh-Sonny Rollins International Jazz Archives will be on display at the Conney M. Kimbo Gallery at the WPU Oct. 28 through Nov. 2. The archives contain original manuscripts, historic recordings, photographs, musical instruments, and personal items donated by jazz pioneers and their families. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.

SCHOOL VISITS

As they do every year, two guest musicians will travel to the following schools for community outreach:

Nov. 1

1 p.m. Pittsburgh High School for the Creative

and Performing Arts

925 Brushton Avenue

Guest Artist: Benny Golson

1 p.m. Falk Laboratory School

Aliquippa and Brackenridge streets

Guest Artist: Bob Magnusson

OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH VISITS

Two other guest musicians will visit Shadyside and the Hill District at the following locations:

Nov. 2

11 a.m. Ronald McDonald House Charities

512 Shady Avenue

Guest Artist: Monty Alexander

11 a.m. The Hill House

1835 Centre Avenue

Guest Artist: Curtis Fuller

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