November 14, 2005 Issue

The sounds of hot and cool jazz filled Oakland’s Carnegie Music Hall on Nov. 5 during the 35th annual Pitt Jazz Concert. The sold-out show capped a week of free on-campus lectures and demonstrations by the guest musicians, a display of jazz memorabilia, and visits to area schools and community outreach events. In addition to other honors announced during intermission, the Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert was presented with the 2005 Mellon Jazz Community Award, given to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Pittsburgh’s rich jazz legacy. Above, from left: flutist Nestor Torres, trumpeters Charles Tolliver and Nicholas Payton, and saxophonists James Spaulding, James Moody, and Nathan Davis.

1. A concert highlight was a soulful duet by flutist and Latin Grammy Award winner Nestor Torres and electric bassist Abraham Laboriel.

2. Saxophonist James Moody accepts the Pitt International Academy of Jazz Lifetime Achievement Award from Pitt Provost James V. Maher.

3. Pianist Renee Rosnes, making her first visit to campus, strikes the right chord at the Saturday afternoon sound check.

4. Guitarist Larry Coryell enjoys a moment with fellow musicians during the sound check.

Pitt Professor of Music Nathan Davis (5), head of Pitt Jazz Studies and founder of the event. Saxophonist James Spaulding (6). Drummer Idris Muhammad (7). Surprise guest drummer Winard Harper (not pictured) performed alongside him for most of the concert (8).