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Song for My Father at 60, B-Pep Jazz celebrates 40, and a new Horace Silver Blue Note on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
A sneak preview of a “New” Horace Silver album from 60 years ago, featuring Pittsburgh’s own Roger Humphries on drums. A visit with Tim Stevens about B-Pep Jazz - coming to the Heinz History Center, October 27th. And music from drummer Joe Chambers - in for the Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert in Nove
Jazz for Linguists with Kate Borger on Rhythm a Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Inspired by the song “Blue Like Billie” by Pittsburgh area vocalist, educator, composer and activist Phat Man Dee, Kate Borger delves into metaphors, similes and general comparisons in music. Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon. 101.1 FM or wzum.org or talk to your smart spe
Holiday for Pittsburgh Strings - Joe Kennedy, Jr and Ray Crawford in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby welcomes drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt to focus on a deep listen to two Pittsburgh-born masters, violinist Joe Kennedy Jr. and guitarist Ray Crawford , through some of their hard-to-find, rarely heard recordings. Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZ
Celebrating Guitarist Jack Wilkins with Marty Ashby and Sheryl Bailey in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby celebrates the artistry of guitarist and renaissance man Jack Wilkins , whose lyrical phrasing and sophisticated swing made him a giant among modern jazz guitarists. Special guest Sheryl Bailey , a close friend and colleague, joins the conversation to share personal stories and musica
Emmet's Place closes Shop, But still online and on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week marked the last episode of Emmet's Place. Pianist Emmet Cohen led a remarkable collection of musical friends, staring during COVID on YouTube. We celebrate that on this episode of The Scene this week as we revisit a conversation we had with Emmet Cohen about Emmet's Place last year before
Kate Borger Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM From compositions like Fenesi, Besame Mucho, Tin Tin Deo and A Todos Mis Amigos from performers that include Paquito D’Rivera, Celia Cruz, Noel Quintana, Hugo Cruz, Bebo Valdes and many more. Friday morning at 10
Jazz Birthdays in October in the MCGJazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate the the birthdays and music of many jazz notables born in October Featuring music from artists from Howard Roberts, Clare Fischer, Esperanza Spalding, Barney Kessel, Pepper Adams and more!
Gershwin Day - S'Wonderful Sounds with Kate and George and Friends — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of the birthday of George Gershwin (September 26, 1898) with some very good company. Friday morning at 10 a.m. and Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM
The European Superband with Pittsburgh Roots - the Kenny Clarke–Francy Boland Big Band in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Drummer and historian Thomas Wendt returns for his monthly visit to dig into the music of the Kenny Clarke–Francy Boland Big Band. The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Kenny Garrett, Kandace Springs, Looking back and looking forward the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
As we savor the afterglow of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival with a backstage visit with vocalist / pianist Kandace Springs, we also look forward to to shows from vocalist Kurt Elling with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra at MCG Jazz and saxophonist Kenny Garrett for Kente Arts at the New Ha
Perfect Weather, Music for Days and Pittsburgh This Weekend - the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
The Scene on WZUM has a visit with Janis Burley, leader of both the August Wilson Center and the PIJF. Plus, some comments from vocalists Michael Mayo and Ekep Nkwelle, guitarist John Shannon and saxophonist Branford Marsalis - plus music from them and Kandace Springs, Theron Brown, Etienne Charles
September Celebrations with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Celebrate the September birthdays of a whole bunch of birthdays of very talented folks. The list includes Champion Fulton, Mel Tormé, Charles Brown, Harry Connick, Jr, Charlie Byrd, Cannonball Adderley - and one surprise at the end of the show Join Kate Borger for Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at
Stars Align for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
We visit with two of the notable new vocal stars on the scene - Ekep Nkwelle and Michael Mayo, Orrin Evans returns on the Jazz Train from the east - with his trio “Tar Baby” on the main stage and the jam session at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Saturday night September 20. P
Kate Borger plays September Songs and Local Favorites on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger plays songs of September, including September Song and September in the Rain from the like of Chet Baker, Steve Turre and Dakota Staton. Sounds new favorite the Chandler Travis Philharmonic. Plus, music from performers playing soon in Pittsburgh - Jazzmeia Horn, Etienne Charles, Tower
Monty Alexander visits the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
In an encore presentation just after his triumphant show at Hartwood Acres last week, a special hour with a great pianist with great stories! Legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander shares an hour of timeless music and riveting stories with Marty Ashby in the MCG Jazz Spotlight. Hear Monty's fav
Branford Marsalis, Jazz Festival History and more on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Saxophonist and Bandleader Branford Marsalis is among the notable headliners for this year’s Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We Visit with him about his new record, “Belonging” and about much, much more, including his return in the last year to New Orleans. The Scene - Thursday night at 6,
Jazz Festivities in Pittsburgh - Paul Cosentino, Janis Burley, Monroeville, Heartwood Acres and More on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Jazz Festivities in Pittsburgh - Paul Cosentino, Janis Burley, Monroeville, Heartwood Acres and More on the Scene on WZUM The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
Scott Hanley on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week, the Spotlight turns toward Scott Hanley. Though most widely recognized as General Manager of WZUM Radio, Scott is also a gifted singer, and a lifelong jazz advocate. Sitting in with host Marty Ashby , Scott shares an autobiographical playlist of the music that shaped him, from the g
Celebrating Bird's Day with Kate Borger - Charlie Parker's Birthday is August 29th! Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger and her annual celebration of the music and the birthday of the great Charlie Parker, born August 29th, 1920. Hear sounds from Charles “Yardbird” Parker and his incredible contributions to music - and an emphasis on singers influenced by Parker. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at
Dee Dee Bridgewater on Broadway, in Pittsburgh and Remembering Sheila Jordan on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
An extended interview and listening session with The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival headliner, Dee Dee Bridgewater. The day before our interview, NEA jazz master vocalist Sheila Jordan died at age 96. Dee Dee Bridgewater and Sheila had become good friends over the past 4 decades. We talk
Thomas Wendt on Roy Eldridge - the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Thomas Wendt on Roy Eldridge - the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour Marty Ashby is joined by drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt to explore the electrifying Verve era of Pittsburgh-born trumpeter Roy Eldridge. Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
MCG Jazz Staff Picks - the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
MCG Jazz Staff Picks on the Spotlight Show With the MCG Jazz 39th season just around the corner, our staff join Marty Ashby in the studio to talk about the artists performing this coming season. You'll hear our favorites by Kurt Elling, Bela Fleck, Mindi Abair, Endea Owens, and more! Friday and S
Kate Borger Hearing Double - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger shares sounds from various parings - including Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald; Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, alto jazz masters Phil Woods and Grace Kelly; Dr. John and Rickie Lee Jones, flutists Herbie Mann and Sam Most; pianists Eliane Elias and Chick Corea and many more. Playing du
Pittsburgh Jazz Stories - Lou Stellute Dwayne Dolphin and Jon Bartel on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Jazz Stories - Lou Stellute Dwayne Dolphin and Jon Bartel on the Scene on WZUM This week’s program came from conversations in early August on the lawn at the Highland Park “Jazz at the Reservoir” series with Roger Humphries and the RH Factor - Specifically with Lou Stellute and Dwayne
Keith David Sings on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival i s just a little more than a month away. The lineup is filled with new faces and players and voices and well known favorites, too. One of the headliners is well known, but not so much as a singer of jazz. Keith David has been seen on Broadway, on film an
Nicole Henry and Richie Goods - the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby sits down for engaging conversations with special guests: vocalist Nicole Henry and bassist (and Pittsburgh native) Richie Goods. These beloved friends of MCG Jazz discuss their upcoming performance at the Greer Cabaret Theater on August 21. Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday after
Chuck Mangione in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Trumpeter / Flugelhorn star Chuck Mangione died in Rochester, NY July 22nd at the age of 84. To celebrate the life and music of trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer and bandleader Chuck Mangione, we are airing a very special archival episode of the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show. This weekend, Marty Ashby r
Jazz Birthdays in August with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger has birthdays to celebrate in August - Louis Armstrong, August 4, 1901, Tony Bennett, August 3, 1926 and Pittsburgh’s Eddie Jefferson, August 3, 1918. Join Kate Borger for Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.
Early Swing Sounds of Mary Lou Williams at Schenley Plaza, July 26th and the 1964 Jazz Festival - on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
The 60h Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Jazz Festival - on the Scene. We’ll talk about the festival, and play some of the music that relates to it on The Scene The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.
A Celebration of Chuck Spatafore - the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
A celebration of the life and music of Pittsburgh Jazz Legend, drummer Chuck Spatafore. Chuck passed away June 20th. Hear Chuck playing with Joe Negri, Bobby Boswell, Dodo Marmarosa, David Budway and others, as well as several of his wonderful stories as captured by Ken Kimery, the former Director
Jazz Fusion and sounds of Summers past - the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
In an archive edition of the MCG Jazz Spotlight, Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci share sounds of Funk, Rock and Soul Fusion in Jazz, with legendary artists. Hear music from and stories about the Brecker Brothers; Larry Carlton; The Crusaders; David Sanborn; Tom Scott and the LA Express; Jeff Lorber
A Sunny, Sonny Day with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger celebrates Pittsburgh’s Sonny Clark with a collection of his music around his birthday - and from other birthday notables like Billy Taylor. Rhythm a Ning - with Kate Borger - Friday at 10am, Saturdays at 11 on 1550 AM • 88.1 FM • 101.1 FM WZUM and WZUM.org