Marsha Ambrosius to close out Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, Sunday night, Sept. 22

MARSHA AMBROSIUS The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that popular vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius will close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8:45 p.m., outside on Liberty Avenue near the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown.& Her performance is made possible by generous support from The Wilson Group. Known as “The Songstress” for her fluid and formidable operatic voice that is at home in any musical genre, Ambrosius has been at the top of the neo-soul game since 1997, as a founding member of the duo, Floetry, as a writer/producer who worked for everyone from Alicia Keys to Michael Jackson, and as a solo artist. She just released her latest album, “Casablanco,” an 11-track soulful synthesis of quiet storm, soul, Hip-Hop and jazz. Along with producer Dr. Dre, and a 27-piece orchestra, Ambrosius’ epic recording includes samples and melodic references from artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Duke Ellington, Nas, The Wu-Tang Clan and The Mary Jane Girls. With her new Silver Screen-themed album “Casablanco,” Ambrosius will put on a jazzy show that crosses genres from bebop to Hip-Hop. “Supporting the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival means supporting...