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"This is Triumphant Music" - Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Inaugural JazzFest Berlin, 1964 — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
"This is Triumphant Music" - Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Inaugural JazzFest Berlin, 1964. Dr. King’s Essay on the importance of Jazz to humanity and the Civil Rights movement was not a speech, but it was written at the request of the festival organizers . The words are powerful . An
Oliver Nelson Jr. in the MCG Jazz Spotlight - Beyond "Stolen Moments" — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week, Marty Ashby is joined by Oliver Nelson Jr. - a jazz and classical flutist, teacher, lecturer, and son of the great Oliver Nelson. The two will be diving into the rich legacy of Oliver’s Dad. Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1pm on WZUM.
Kate Borger Hearing Double - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week on "Rhythm-a-ning," 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 an
The Jazz Scene into the New Year in Pittsburgh — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
We have a number of interviews and new things to share from the Jazz Congress in New York City, last week - and we’ll have more of those stories, soon. But we also were telling friends in New York about what’s going on in Pittsburgh - and there are a lot of sounds and stories happening, here - and
Kate Borger Counts to Ten - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week on "Rhythm-a-ning," Kate Borger goes from 1 to 10 - from solo piano jazz with Art Tatum to the Phil Norman Tentet. It’s math AND it’s music this week with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning with Kate Borger. Friday morning at 10:00 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12 noon.
The Jazz Congress in NYC on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Almost live from New York on the Scene this week - as we visited with jazz folks from around the world for the 2025 Jazz Congress hosted by Jazz At Lincoln Center. As is usually the case - Pittsburgh was well represented. The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Sunday at 5pm, Friday and Saturday at noon on W
Kate Borger Plays Music for The Roads, Boulevards and Highways - Rhythm - Ning on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
TWhere will the road take you in 2025? Roads, streets, avenues, thoroughfares - join Kate Borger for some Jazz takes on this theme this week on "Rhythm-a-ning." Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 on WZUM
Louie Bellson - Music and Stories in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Louie Bellson - His Music and Stories in the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hear why Duke Ellington deemed Bellson "the world's greatest musician" as Marty Ashby of MCG Jazz visits with Ken Kimery of the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian. Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1p
2024 In Review, part 1 on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
2024 is over - and as we look back at the year in Pittsburgh Jazz for 2024, it was pretty amazing - with historic recognition, musical reunions, new adventures and the return of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival to downtown, to cite just a few. The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Satur
The Half Step Collective Christmas in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby is joined by Anton DeFade, Jacob Pleakis, and Brandon Lehman, members of Half Step Collective to talk about and share joyous Christmas music, including tracks from Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Negri, Donny Hathaway, and many more. The music of these tracks will be performed during the two-night
Ray Angry in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby is joined by pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, and arranger, Ray Angry, MCG Jazz's Artist-in-Residence for the 38th season. The two discuss Ray's musical journey from childhood to the future. Ray reflects on his genre-spanning career, including performances with The Roots on T
MCG Jazz Thanksgiving on the MCGJazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby is joined by the members of the MCG Jazz staff for warm and engaging discussions about the spirit of Thanksgiving. Through conversation and music, they reflect on the traditions and deeper meanings of the holiday. The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Satur
Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael birthday party with Kate Borger — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of the Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael with music performed by Jazzmeia Horn, Joshua Redman, Etta James, Lisa Ferraro, Dr. John and more. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 on WZUM
Tania Grubbs and David Budway in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby is joined by David Budway, as well as Tania and Jeff Grubbs in the MCG Spotlight. David, Tania and Jeff perform at MCG Jazz, Monday November 18 - and David Budway gives a solo piano recital, Sunday November 17 Hear it and all about it on the MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday night
Sounds ahead - and remembering Lou, Roy and Quincy on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Highlights of upcoming events with DIVA and Kim Nazarian; Dave Budway and Tania Grubbs. Plus, we remember Quincy Jones, Lou Donaldson and Roy Haynes The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.
The Active Sounds of the Pittsburgh Jazz Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh jazz scene this fall has been so very very busy and we're hustling to keep track of it all on the Jazz central calendar and will share some of that with you on this hour of the scene on the Pittsburgh Jazz channel, WZUM. Hear it and hear about it on The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Frida
The DIVA Jazz Orchestra and Sherri Maricle in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby is joined by special guest, Sherrie Maricle, drummer and leader of The DIVA Jazz Orchestra. Marty and Sherrie will take you on a musical journey with many great songs from DIVA. They will also showcase music with Kim Nazarian of New York Voices. Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday a
Jumping Genres with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger crosses genres with a wide range of performers and composers over several decades - and more! Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 on WZUM, The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel. 101.1 FM in Pittsburgh and on the worldwide web at wzum.org.
Benny and Teenie and more on the Pittsburgh Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Benny Benack III with “Some Enchanted Evening,” a refreshed look at the art, career and influence of Teenie Harris and more on the Pittsburgh Scene Hear it and hear about it on The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.
Michael Weiss salutes Barry Harris, PittJazz with Reggie Workman and the Sam Rivers Archive and more on The Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Recognizing jazz masters is a part of helping define the direction of jazz present and future. We visit with pianist Michael Weiss who is returning to Pittsburgh to play and share special insights on his good friend and mentor, the late NEA Jazz Master, pianist Barry Harris. Also, a nod to masters
Isaiah Collier for Kente Arts and Tania Grubbs' New CD and more on The Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Fall has more bounty to share in the Pittsburgh jazz scene as October leans in and November is just around the corner. We visit with sax star Isaiah Collier, and feature new music from Tania Grubbs, Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour, Amina Figarova, Benny Benack III and look ahead to BPEP Jazz on Monday
Chris and Dan Brubeck in the MCGJazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Host Marty Ashby visits with Chris and Dan Brubeck, who performed and recorded with their father since the 1970s. Chris and Dan Brubeck expand upon the compelling stories of their father, Dave, as well as their mother Iola that were shared during their concert at MCG Jazz in early 2022. The MCGJ
A Pianistic Birthday Celebration with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of 3 great piano innovators - Art Tatum, Abdullah Ibrahim and Thelonious Monk - all with birthdays in October. Friday morning at 10 a.m. and Saturday morning from 11 a.m. 'til noon on WZUM
Season 38 Preview in the MCG Jazz Spotlight - a Season of Firsts — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Season 38 Preview in the MCG Jazz Spotlight - a Season of Firsts. Marty Ashby previews the artists and music of the upcoming 38th Season, the "Season of Firsts” with more details on groundbreaking lineup. The season contains 12 total performances, two of which will involve MCGJazz’s first-eve