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City of Pittsburgh Reservoir of Jazz Concerts Set for August

August 1, 2021

This summer music lovers can once again relax on the lawn at Highland Park to the sounds of jazz performed by Pittsburgh’s finest musicians at the “Reservoir of Jazz” concert series presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events.

This free showcase of the area’s extraordinary talent of jazz musicians takes place on five consecutive Sundays in August from 5 – 7 p.m. on Reservoir Drive in Highland Park.

August 1 -- FUNKY FLY PROJECT

August 8 -- LILLY ABREU, BRAZILIAN JAZZ QUARTET

August 15 -- LYNN SPEAKMAN QUINTET

August 22 -- DAVID THROCKMORTON QUARTET

August 29 -- ROGER HUMPHRIES


"Reservoir of Jazz" is sponsored by Highland Park Community Council and ARAD.

DOUBLE THE FUN -- Stay after the concert each week to join in SUMMER SOUL LINE DANCING sessions near the fountain.  Instructor Roland Ford incorporates R&B music in free classes that begin with basic steps and finish with more advanced moves.

For more information, visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/events, follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter, LIKE @PghEventsOffice on Facebook or call the Special Events hotline at 412-255-2493. Please Note: Inclement weather may cause cancellations. For cancellation updates, follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter or LIKE @PghEventsOffice on Facebook.