Pittsburgh is a jazz city. Its musicians have been credited with helping to develop the jazz style of “bebop” and venues such as The Crawford Grill were a hotspot attracting performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and Dizzy Gillespie. And the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) has been keeping that legacy swinging.
Gallery Closure Notice: The galleries at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center will be closed to the public on Saturday, March 7, 2026, for a private event. Regular gallery hours will resume Sunday, March 8, 2026.