TUNES & TALES FROM LATE-NIGHT TV'S BEST MUSICIANS
UPDATE 1/21/2025
Experience the artistry and behind-the-scenes stories as Ray Angry, Felicia Collins, Will Lee, and Joe Saylor take the stage for an unforgettable evening— only in Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH, PA – On February 15, 2025, MCG Jazz is proud to present “Late Night Stories: An Evening with Artist-In-Residence Ray Angry, Featuring Felicia Collins, Will Lee, and Joe Saylor.” These special performances at 6:00 and 8:30pm EST will bring together these talented musicians, known for their roles in the house bands of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Late Show with David Letterman. Together, they will present an intimate evening of music and stories, showcasing their shared passion for both jazz and late-night television.
We’re excited to announce that this exciting lineup now includes Felicia Collins, renowned guitarist, vocalist, and longtime member of The Late Show with David Letterman’s CBS Orchestra. Collins has toured and recorded with legends such as Madonna, Al Jarreau, and George Clinton, and made her live debut with the Thompson Twins at the iconic Live Aid concert. Her vast experience and unparalleled talent will bring a dynamic and inspiring energy to the stage.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a memorable selection of musical performances complemented by personal stories and humorous anecdotes from these accomplished artists. Join in as they discuss their time spent working in music and television, gracing the audience with some tunes while they’re at it! With decades of experience performing alongside industry icons like Frank Sinatra, Beyoncé, Esperanza Spalding, John Legend, and many more (including Pittsburgh’s own Christina Aguilera), Ray Angry, Felicia Collins, Will Lee, and Joe Saylor—an Indiana, PA native—bring unmatched musicality to the stage.
These talented musicians will provide exclusive insight into the world of late-night television and the entertainment industry, highlighting the rich connection between music and storytelling, shared from their unique perspective and love of jazz. From the excitement of studio sessions to the magic of live shows, attendees will be transported behind the scenes of some of TV’s most beloved late-night programs. Tickets are available at mcgjazz.org or by calling the Box Office at 412-322-0800. Media, please contact mashby@manchesterbidwell.org or aboynesshuck@manchesterbidwell.org.
About MCG Jazz
MCG Jazz is a project of Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, a subsidiary of Manchester Bidwell Corporation.
Through our guiding principles: environment shapes behavior, people are assets and creativity fuels enterprise, and our mission to preserve, present and promote jazz, we aim to strengthen the Pittsburgh jazz community and contribute to the overall cultural and artistic diversity of the region.
The MCG Jazz concert series – one of the longest running subscription-based jazz performance series in the county –has been a safe place for artists to share their art and discuss relevant issues of the time. Our recording label produces distinctive albums from a wide variety of artists, our educational programs serve elementary, middle and high school aged students in urban and rural communities, and our archives of audio/video recordings, photographs, interviews and individual artist collections exists as a model for learning for future generations to help grow the audience for jazz and enhance the artform and its creators.
For more information, please contact MCG Jazz at 412-322-0800 or visit our web site at www.mcgjazz.org.
MCG Jazz 2024-2025 Concert Series Sponsors
The MCG Jazz concert series is supported through sponsorships and contributions. This year’s concert season partners include Allegheny Regional Asset District, The Opportunity Fund, Peirce Family Foundation, The Pittsburgh Foundation, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. Media sponsors are Downbeat Magazine and The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM.