Jazz Poetry Month

Since 2005 City of Asylum in Pittsburgh has celebrated International Jazz Poetry Month, a tradition that traces back to the very heart of City of Asylum to protect and celebrate creative free expression. This year, Jazz Poetry Month 2023 (May 3-31) features 50+ artists, new and returning, making their way to our stage for 9 completely original concerts. Jazz Poetry is a celebration of experimentation, collaboration, and connection between art forms and between artist and audience. All performances are free and can be viewed live, in person (City of Asylum @ Alphabet City) or online on our streaming platform.

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Since 2005 City of Asylum in Pittsburgh has celebrated International Jazz Poetry Month, a tradition that traces back to the very heart of City of Asylum to protect and celebrate creative free expression. This year, Jazz Poetry Month 2023 (May 3-31) features 50+ artists, new and returning, making their way to our stage for 9 completely original concerts. Jazz Poetry is a celebration of experimentation, collaboration, and connection between art forms and between artist and audience. All performances are free and can be viewed live, in person (City of Asylum @ Alphabet City) or online on our streaming platform.

Missed a program? Don’t worry—all programs are accessible on demand. Register for Livestream tickets to access the recording.

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