A Pittsburgh ensemble with vocal jazz out front and shows built to be enjoyed. Affordable or free, every time. Everyone is welcome — families, seniors, anyone arriving on their own.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 · 6:45 – 9:00 PM · WALNUT STREET PARKLET, SHADYSIDE · FREE
An evening of live jazz in the open air on the Walnut Street parklet, next to 5509 Walnut Street. No ticket, no cover — walk up, pull a chair over, and stay as long as you like.
Jazzmania Live was founded by Arthur Ray Crivella to create something Pittsburgh was missing: a jazz ensemble built around growth, not status. We bring together developing and experienced musicians and vocalists who share a commitment to live performance, serious musicianship, and giving back to the city that raised them.
Jazzmania is not a commercial organization. It exists to do the work, not to profit from it. There are no investors, no revenue targets, and no commercial agenda. The music comes first.
Learn More About Jazzmania
Jazzmania Live exists to advance the art of live musical performance in Pittsburgh. That means two things. We put on shows worth coming to, with vocal jazz at the front and some of the city's finest players and singers behind it. And we make it easy for the people watching to become the people playing. Three things keep people away from live music: what it costs, how far it is, and the fear of not being good enough. We work on all three.
Short clips from recent performances — because reading about jazz is never the same as hearing it.
The Encore is a virtual performance venue — one that doesn't live at a fixed address. It travels to wherever live jazz is needed, sets up its stage, and streams every show to the world. Its identity is built on the quality of performance and the values behind it, not on any building or room.
Visit The Encore ↗Two flagship seasonal homes in 2026: Elks Lodge #339 in winter/spring, The Cascades at South Park in summer. The venue may change — the music doesn't.
Cafés, galleries, community halls, outdoor courtyards — The Encore brings live jazz to spaces across Pittsburgh that wouldn't typically host a performance.
Every show streams free at theencorepittsburgh.com. Not a recording — a live experience for Pittsburgh and the world, always accessible, always family-friendly.
We are always looking for musicians and vocalists who take the work seriously — including people who have never done this in public, and people who used to and stopped. Nobody auditions on reputation. Nobody outranks anyone. You will be asked to prepare, to listen, and to take your turn running things. In exchange you get a stage, an audience, and people trying to get better alongside you.
Whether you are a developing artist building your live performance skills, or an experienced musician looking to sharpen your craft alongside others who share your commitment — there is a place for you here.
Find Out How to JoinWe hold a special commitment to audiences who are underserved, disadvantaged, or experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Live music is one of the most direct paths to human connection.
Every show is family-friendly and affordably priced. The experience of live music should not be gated by income, age, or circumstance.
Each performance is an act of cultural stewardship. We cultivate the love of live music that will sustain jazz as part of Pittsburgh's identity for generations to come.