MCG Jazz presents James Johnson III featuring Carolyn Perteete

Part of the Inside/Outside Summer Concert Series, join the Highmark Theatre opening onto the Forbes Avenue Plaza for an evening of drinks and mingling all while enjoying music curated by MCG Jazz.

Master Pittsburgh drummer brings his all-star group to the Playhouse with special guest Carolyn Perteete. Johnson adapts comfortably to a variety of genres. He began his musical journey playing drums at five years old. His father, Dr. James Johnson Jr., a well-known pianist and educator sparked his passion for music. Later mentored by the great Roger Humphries, this laid the foundation for a stellar career including performing as a regularity Jazz Master Ahmad Jamal. Johnson’s collaborator for this performance and in life, vocalist Carolyn Perteete, will perform new music released over the past two years.