Jazz Seminar and Concert

November 3, 2012: 42nd Annual Jazz Seminar Concert

Another line-up of international jazz greats is in place for the 42nd Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert, which runs Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

Founded in 1971 by Pitt Jazz Studies program director Nathan Davis, the event features a stellar group of jazz musicians who will hold free on-campus lecture/demonstrations, visit area schools and community venues, and then perform on stage as an ensemble in the annual concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland.

41st Annual Jazz Seminar Concert

The 41st Annual Jazz Seminar Concert features Geri Allen, piano; Randy Brecker, trumpet; Maurice Brown, trumpet; Billy Cobham, drums; Larry Coryell, guitar; Quamon Fowler, tenor saxophone; Curtis Fuller, trombone; Donald Harrison, Jr., alto saxophone; and Abe Laboriel, bass. They will perform under the direction of Nathan Davis, saxophone, founder of the Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert and director of Pitt’s Jazz Studies Program.