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For Immediate Release: Fri., May 23
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org

Phipps’ Jazz in the Garden Returns with Brand New Band of Pittsburgh Talents
Guests are Invited to Enjoy Live Music Against the Beauty of the Outdoor Garden

Pittsburgh, PA – This summer, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is offering a series of Jazz in the Garden performances from June through September in the lush Outdoor Garden. Guests can enjoy nights of smooth music set against a gorgeous botanical backdrop with some of Pittsburgh's most talented Jazz ensembles: Anita Levels, Roger Humphries, Paul Consentino's Boilermaker Jazz Band and Hugo Cruz and the Caminos. 

Event Lineup: 

Anita Levels | Wed., June 25
Anita's powerhouse, soulful, but lark-like vocals have graced national and international audiences. She has performed in London, England, has toured the country of Holland with world renowned ethnomusicologist, Dr. Portia Maultsby, was featured in the NFL's Super Bowl 50 commemorative commercial, has appeared in the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, and has performed in many, many other private, public and virtual events.
 

Roger Humphries | Thurs., July 24
Music critics rate Humphries as one of the most exciting percussionists in the music industry for over 50 years. He has provided dozens of rhythmic beats for icons like Ray Charles, Stanley Turrentine, Dr. Billy Taylor, Dizzie Gillespie, George Benson and many more. Phipps is honored to have Roger Humphries and the R.H. Factor Band in our lush Outdoor Garden.
 

Paul Consentino's Boilermaker Jazz Band | Thurs., Aug. 14
Since 1988, Paul Cosentino’s Boilermaker Jazz Band has been bringing the sounds of the Jazz Age and the Swing Era back to life. You’ll hear familiar tunes and rarities performed by superb instrumentalists and heartfelt vocalists as the band interprets jazz classics and the Great American Songbook in their own unique fashion. From concert halls, festivals, and stages, to elegant soirees, weddings, and corporate events, listeners and dancers agree that the Boilermaker Jazz Band can make any crowd move with their infectious beat and enthusiasm.
 

Hugo Cruz and the Caminos | Thurs., Sept. 18
Since 1988, Paul Cosentino’s Boilermaker Jazz Band has been bringing the sounds of the Jazz Age and the Swing Era back to life. You’ll hear familiar tunes and rarities performed by superb instrumentalists and heartfelt vocalists as the band interprets jazz classics and the Great American Songbook in their own unique fashion. From concert halls, festivals, and stages, to elegant soirees, weddings, and corporate events, listeners and dancers agree that the Boilermaker Jazz Band can make any crowd move with their infectious beat and enthusiasm.

For the first time, guests can now purchase all four Jazz in the Garden events at once. A season pass costs $165 for members and $180 for nonmembers. General Admission tickets cost $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Premium tickets cost $55 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Light concessions and refreshing beverages including wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit phipps.conservatory.org/Jazz.

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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.

Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.