MCG Jazz’s mission is to preserve, present and promote jazz. Through our performances, we strengthen the long time Pittsburgh jazz community and contribute to the overall cultural and artistic diversity of the region. Through our live recordings we reach a national and international audience - a market we’d like to grow. Through our educational programs we are able to have students attend the concerts at low or no cost to them, make artists available for master classes and provide opportunities for internships in production and marketing.
Since 1987, MCG Jazz has brought audiences together with jazz artists at its 350 seat music hall in Pittsburgh for innovative 4-day performances and recordings. Many of these international masters of jazz would headline a list of Jazz’s “Needs No Introduction” - Joe Williams, Billy Taylor, Dizzy Gillespie, Stanley Turrentine, Ray Brown. MCG Jazz Archives now contain over 300 CDs worth of jazz history by those who represent the past, present and future of jazz music. The performance series, one of the oldest in the nation, is an anchor of Pittsburgh cultural and community life.
The jazz artists come to the Guild to perform with an understanding that we’re a school. Most leave feeling that they got as much or more from their MCG experience than they gave. They frequently mention “hope” and “the spirit of the place.” You will hear what they mean in their recordings. MCG Jazz label recordings are unusually joyful. Artists spread the word and encourage others to perform here. Many come back time and again, choosing to record something unique on the MCG Jazz label. They generously give proceeds to support our programs.
GUIDE TO THE GUILD:
PARKING
• MCG has parking lots in both the front and
rear of the building. Front parking is reserved for MCG Jazz Club members with
a parking pass. The rear lot is free and open to all other patrons. In the
event that the lots are full, you may park onthe street or at the Casey
Industrial Park.
CHILDREN
• Children are always welcome at MCG Jazz, and we invite you to bring yours at any time. All children must have a purchased ticket, but student discounts are available for most shows. Please remove disruptive children.
LATECOMER
& RE-ENTRY POLICY
• Please
arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of your concert. Latecomers will
be seated at the first convenient pause in the program.
• House management and ushers will not open
the doors after the lights are dimmed or during the artist’s performance.
Management accepts no responsibility for this inconvenience.
CAMERAS AND
RECORDING DEVICES
• Recording
devices are not permitted in the concert hall.
• Please
turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices.
• Remember: the light and sound from your
cell phone, Bluetooth headset, or other personal device is distracting to
others.
SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATIONS
• Wheelchair seating is available and can be
requested when buying tickets. If you have any other needs, please bring them
to the attention of the box office when purchasing tickets or to an usher upon arrival
at the concert hall.
SMOKING
• Manchester
Craftsmen’s Guild is a non-smoking facility.
CONCEALED
WEAPONS
• Concealed
weapons are not permitted on the property.
COATS &
BAGS
• A coat
rack is provided for your convenience. Please do not carry large bags,
strollers, or other disruptive items into the concert hall. Management accepts
no responsibility for items left at the coat rack.
DRESS CODE
• MCG Jazz
does not enforce any type of dress code. Many patrons dress “business casual”
or “evening casual,” but please wear whatever makes you most comfortable.
REFRESHMENTS
•
Refreshments can be purchased at the bar in the lobby.
• Food &
drink of any kind are not permitted in the concert hall.
• Management reserves the
right to refuse service and admission to any person whose conduct is deemed
inappropriate or disruptive to the audience or performers.