Calling all friendly faces! c.a.f.f. is UNIT/PITT’s (e)merging and experimental jazz nite — happening on a regular, recurring, and reverent basis. Organized by Ben Frost, c.a.f.f. invites artists to collaborate and experiment in an intimate setting, and each event is completely unique — don’t miss it!
Videos of past performances can be found on UNIT/PITT’s Vimeo account, and read more about last April’s c.a.f.f. event (Thad Bailey-Mai, Kevin Romain, and Thomas Hoeller) in the recent article by Will Chernoff of Rhythm Changes.
UPCOMING:
c.a.f.f. Session 8: Miles Wong & Paco Ha
Left to right: Miles Wong & Paco Ha. Images courtesy of the artists.
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- 7-9 PM
- 2954 W 4th Ave
- Recommended donation $10-20.
- RSVP here!
c.a.f.f. is coming back to U/P after its summer hiatus! Come on over for the eighth iteration of our monthly (e)merging and experimental jazz nite, this time featuring Miles Wong & Paco Ha. As always, expect one band, two sets, with a little break in between. Bar and garden will be open.
Advanced tickets recommended, they go fast! RSVP here. UNIT/PITT MEMBERS GET DISCOUNTS! Register for a membership to receive a special member rate.
More information to come soon. In the meantime, check out U/P’s Public Events Calendar for more upcoming events and happenings.
PAST EVENTS
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– Session 1: Ben Frost, Miles Wong, Noah Franche-Nolan
—Friday, November 14, 2025
—Doors at 7pm
—Music 7:30-8:30 (including 10 min intermission)
The first instalment in our new monthly series c.a.f.f. featured Ben Frost, Miles Wong, and Noah Franche-Nolan.
– Session 2: Mili Hong + Cole Schmidt
—Tuesday, December 9, 2025
—Doors at 7pm
—Music 7:30-8:30 (including 10 min intermission)
For the second iteration of c.a.f.f., we’re featuring Mili Hong and Cole Schmidt. One band, two sets, with a little break in between.
– Session 3: Chris Fraser + Shruti Ramani
—Tuesday, January 6, 2026
—2954 W 4th Ave
—Doors at 7pm
—Music 7:30-9:00 (with short intermission)
—Door $10-20 sliding scale
For the third iteration of c.a.f.f., we’re featuring Chris Fraser and Shruti Ramani. One band, two sets, with a little break in between.
– Session 4: Brad Turner + David Caballero
—Tuesday, February 3, 2026
—2954 West 4th Ave
—Doors at 7pm
—Music 7:30-9:00 (with short intermission)
—$10-20 sliding scale
For the fourth iteration of c.a.f.f., U/P’s monthly merging and experimental jazz nite, we’re featuring Brad Turner and David Caballero.
– Session 5: ረብሻRebsha (Feven Kidane + Nebyu Yohannes)
—Tuesday, March 3, 2026
—2954 West 4th Ave
—Doors at 7pm
—Music 7:30-9:00 (with short intermission)
—$10-20 sliding scale
Join us for the fifth iteration of c.a.f.f., U/P’s monthly (e)merging and experimental jazz nite, this time featuring ረብሻRebsha (Feven Kidane + Nebyu Yohannes).
– Session 6: Thad Bailey-Mai, Kevin Romain, Thomas Hoeller
—Tuesday, April 7, 2026
—2954 West 4th Ave
—Doors at 7pm
—Music 7:30-9:00 (with short intermission)
—$10-20 sliding scale
Join us for the sixth iteration of c.a.f.f., U/P’s monthly (e)merging and experimental jazz nite, this time featuring Thad Bailey-Mai, Kevin Romain, and Thomas Hoeller.
– Session 7: Ben Frost, Eli Davidovici, Bernie Arai, John Nicholson
—Tuesday, May 5, 2026
—2954 West 4th Ave
—Doors at 7pm
—Music 7:30-9:00 (with short intermission)
—$10-20 sliding scale
For the seventh iteration of c.a.f.f., we’re featuring our very own Ben Frost with Eli Davidovici, Bernie Arai, and John Nicholson. One band, two sets, with a little break in between.
