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    Our program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to develop their individual interests in jazz through performance, composition and research.

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The "Pitt Jazz" program, within the Department of Music, is one of the oldest jazz studies programs in the country. Founded by Dr. Nathan Davis in 1969, it provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to develop in jazz performance, composition, and scholarship, while engaging the Pittsburgh community with entertaining and stimulating events.

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Remembering Dr. James Tare Johnson (Dr. J.)
Ahmad Jamal Piano Unveiling
Pitt Jazz Studies announces the 2023-24 winners of the Martin Shor Jazz Studies Scholarships
Remembering Ahmad Jamal
Student Jazz Ensemble swings into Jazz Seminar week
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Pittsburgh, PA 15260

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