Thursday Night Jazz: Lou Stellute Quartet’s Jazz Standards (plus Spontaneous, Beautiful, and Funky Improvisations)

Pittsburgh Jazz Legend (MCG Jazz) Lou Stellute returns to City of Asylum with his own group! Joining forces with Antonio Croes, Ava Lintz, and George Heid III, this group is known for its spontaneity and improvisation. With a sixth sense attuned to jazz, these musicians listen and respond together in the moment, resulting in a musically inventive, totally spontaneous, and wholly original performance that is beautiful, funky, and free. The program features jazz standards as well as two entirely improvised compositions.

Featured Musicians:

Lou Stellute: tenor and soprano saxophones

Antonio Croes: piano

Ava Lintz: bass

George Heid III: drums

About the Artist:

Lou Stellute is not only a favorite of City of Asylum audiences; he’s a Pittsburgh Jazz Legend (Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild) and winner of the Pittsburgh Players’ Choice Award who has been performing internationally, composing for films, and recording music for nearly 60 years. He has worked in many legendary, national jazz clubs such as the Blue Note, Village Vanguard, Lenny’s on the Turnpike, and the Key Club. He is known for his big sound, versatility, and animated playing.

About Your Visit: 

The in-house restaurant, Cucina Alfabeto, is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Please visit OpenTable or call 412-435-1111 to make a reservation.