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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. Ray performs this Weekend for two shows with other Late Night TV stars: guitarist Felicia Collins, bassist Will Lee and drummer (and Indiana, PA native) Jo
No Regrets: The Music & Spirit of Billie Holiday a new thirteen-part series on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
An in-depth series exploring Holiday's musical genius and legacy, hosted by legendary jazz broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton. Friday and Saturday nights at 7, Mondays at 11am on WZUM Presented in 13 hour-long episodes, No Regrets examines the musician's early life, her move to Harlem, and first record
Pittsbugh Jazz and MCG Jazz for Black History Month — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week on an archive edition of the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, hosts Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate Black History Month with a focus on Pittsburgh Jazz artists who contributed greatly to the very course of jazz in America and the world. Out of the many legends to choose from, the show f
A Different Musical Weather Report with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
As we wait for word from Punxsutawney, Kate Borger turns to songs about the weather. Hear Ella Fitzgerald revel in “Blue Skies” while Wes Montgomery shares Windy; Slim Gaillard tells us that “It’s Gettin’ Kind of Chilly” and much, much more. Rhythm a Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on
The Legacy of NEA Jazz Master David Baker in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby and special guest, Ken Kimery, the Jazz Program Director at the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian explore the legacy and talent of NEA Jazz Master, David Baker.. MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
A Visit with Dave King of the Bad Plus, John Shannon and More on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
We visit with Drummer Dave King, cofounder of the Bad Plus, visiting City Winery February 6. We talk about the band as a trio that included pianist Ethan Iverson for 18 years, then, our friend Orrin Evans - and now, a pianoless quartet. We also hear about the important night at the Village Vanguard
Max Leake in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week, Marty Ashby is joined by master keyboardist and composer, Max Leake, to explore his latest masterpiece, Threads . They will dive deep into the stories and inspirations behind Threads , reflecting on the threads that weave the rich tapestry of Max's career. Friday and Sunday night at 6
New York, Pittsburgh, the Past, Present and Future on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
We share a little bit of everything, harkening back to the recent past, the present and the near future of the jazz scene in and around Pittsburgh - and all over. That includes our visit to the Jazz Congress and Jazz at Lincoln Center at the beginning of January. We visit with trumpeter and bandlea
"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
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
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.
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
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 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.
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
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
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.