MARSHA AMBROSIUS
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that popular vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius will close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:45 p.m., outside on Liberty Avenue near the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. Her performance is made possible by generous support from The Wilson Group.
Known as “The Songstress” for her fluid and formidable operatic voice that is at home in any musical genre, Ambrosius has been at the top of the neo-soul game since 1997, as a founding member of the duo, Floetry, as a writer/producer who worked for everyone from Alicia Keys to Michael Jackson, and as a solo artist. She just released her latest album, “Casablanco,” an 11-track soulful synthesis of quiet storm, soul, Hip-Hop and jazz. Along with producer Dr. Dre, and a 27-piece orchestra, Ambrosius’ epic recording includes samples and melodic references from artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Duke Ellington, Nas, The Wu-Tang Clan and The Mary Jane Girls.
With her new Silver Screen-themed album “Casablanco,” Ambrosius will put on a jazzy show that crosses genres from bebop to Hip-Hop.
“Supporting the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival means supporting growth and tourism for our City of Pittsburgh. We believe in the mission of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and look forward to building a strong relationship with our great jazz fest,” said Derrick Wilson, CEO/Founder of The Wilson Group, in a statement. The Wilson Group is one of the leading providers in the workflow solutions industry in the nation.
MAYSA WILL PERFORM AT THE AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AT 8 PM, FRIDAY, SEPT. 20.
Other performers at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival include Christopher Coles: Nine Lives Project featuring Sean Jones (10 p.m., Sept. 21, inside the AWAACC, special tickets required), Maysa (8 p.m., Sept. 20, inside the AWAACC, special tickets required), Robert Glasper (8:45 p.m., Sept. 21, outside the AWAACC), DJ Big Phill, Howie Alexander, Dan Wilson, Endea Owens, Shemekia Copeland, Cimafunk, Vanisha Gould, Emmet Cohen, Average White Band, Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band, Reagan Gray & Black Vitaminz, and Luedji Luna.
Outdoor events begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22.
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival for 2024 is co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous support from the Mellon Foundation. The jazz festival has roughly 30 additional sponsors.
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