Neo-Soul Diva Marsha Ambrosius to Close the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius has just been added to close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 22, at 8:45 pm. 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, who just released her latest album, Casablanco: a grand, 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 an eclectic potpourri of 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," says Derrick Wilson, CEO/Founder of The Wilson Group. The Wilson Group is one of the leading providers in the workflow solutions industry in the nation.
Co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the festival kicks off with ticketed concerts and the popular Taste of Jazz Party, then takes the music to the streets (Liberty Avenue, between 10th and 7th Streets downtown) on Saturday and Sunday with free performances from 1-9pm each day.
For more information, tickets for concerts at AWAACC, and VIP packages for the free concerts, please visit https://pittsburghjazzfest.org.
The 2024 lineup also features Robert Glasper, Shemekia Copeland, Maysa, Average White Band Farewell Tour, Sean Jones, Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band, Emmet Cohen Trio, Endea Owens & The Cookout, Cimafunk, Luedji Luna, Dan Wilson, Selecta, Vanisha Gould, Howie Alexander, Chris Coles, Reagan Gray & Black Vitaminz.