Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu X "Connected" with Special Guest Vocalist J Hoard | Fri, Sat & Sun May 24 -26 | Showtimes Vary

Music is the fulfillment of Richie’s destiny – it’s in his DNA. The youngest person ever inducted into the Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Fame, bassist Richie Goods got an early start playing in church and clubs while still attending Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts High School. After graduating from the prestigious jazz program at Berklee College of Music, Richie moved to New York City, where he studied under jazz legends Ron Carter and Ray Brown. 

Chien Chien Lu is a vibraphonist, contemporary percussionist, and composer whose Taiwanese upbringing, classical music education, and passion for grooves crystallize into a fresh and distinctive approach to contemporary jazz. Lu has recently been included in the list of 10 Emerging Jazz Artists 2023 by Grammy (Recording Academy).

Goods and Lu are joined by the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter J Hoard who brings his powerful vocals and mesmerizing lyrics to the show. Hoard’s voice is strong and soulful, and the writing matches the vibration; there’s a depth to the music, stemming from the authenticity and zeal that naturally exude from the artist.