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Swinging from Missouri in the MCGJazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby is joined by special guest, Jon Poses, the founder of the We Always Swing Jazz Series. Ashby and Poses will be playing music from some of the projects Jon has curated. MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Happenings in Spring and Summer - on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
For Fans of Jazz, there will scores and scores of events to enjoy in the sunshine - including jazz at the parts, and on the rivers with the Roger Humphries River Boat Ride June 30th. The 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival returns to Liberty Avenue, downtown, in front of the August Wilson A
Celebrating Duke Ellington - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger Celebrates the birthday of Duke Ellington with music from his recordings, plus sounds from many musical admirers - including Dr. John, Mose Allison, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Regina Carter and more. Duke’s Day with Kate Borger Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noo
Lost Sounds Found - Jazz treasures discovered in the MCGJazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci discover lost recordings by unknown artists such as Claudia Thompson and Arv Garrison, as well as unearthed treasures by some of our favorite musicians including the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Mundell Lowe and Stanley Turrentine. MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunda
The Pittsburgh Jazz Fest 1964 - Mary Lou Williams and more - 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.
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
TK Blue on Randy Weston for Kente, Richie Goods and Chien Chien at the Greer on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
We visit with T.K. Blue, former Musical Director for the legendary composer, pianist and bandleader Randy Weston - leading the African Rhythms Alumni Quintet: A Tribute to Randy Weston at the New Hazlett Theater, Saturday night. We also visit with bassist Richie Goods and Vibraphonist Chien Chi
Paquito D'Rivera visits his Grammy home in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby is joined by musician, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, Paquito D'Rivera. Hear many stories, plus jazz and classical sounds from Paquito, plus collaborations with Nancy Wilson, the New York Voices and more. Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.
2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center - Online and on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center - Live online at WZUM.org Saturday night at 7:30 - and Broadcast Sunday night on WZUM AM/FM and online at 7:00pm The 2024 recipients— Gary Bartz , Terence Blanchard , Willard Jenkins , and Amina Claudine Myers —are the latest in a 40-plus
Gershwin Appreciation, Byron Stripling with the PSO, Bell and Goods at the Greer Cabaret and More on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
April continues to spring forth with great music on the Pittsburgh jazz scene - and some of it has gone symphonic! We visit with trumpeter, composer and conductor Byron Stripling - leading the Pittsburgh Symphony this weekend (Friday and Saturday night and a Sunday matinee) at Heinz Hall with a gre
Appreciating Jazz in April under the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci look back on Jazz Appreciation Month highlights performed and recorded at MCG Jazz - all in the month of April. Spyro Gyra, Tom Scott, Ann Hampton Callaway, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Paquito D’Rivera, Herbie Mann, Phil Woods and more! The MCGJazz S
Billie Holiday's Birthday - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Billie Holiday was born on April 7, 1915. Join Kate Borger Friday and Saturday morning on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a birthday celebration featuring music from Billie Holiday, as well as tracks from Pittsburgh artists Tony Campbell, Fred Pugh, Ahmad Jamal, Johnny Costa and Tom Roberts. Friday m
Appreciation for Jazz, Theater and Dinah Washington in April - on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
April is Jazz Appreciation Month - and the Jazz Central Calendar is showing it in many ways. One of the ways is theatrical - in the return of a musical play and review by the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater of Ernest McCarty’s exploration of the last year of legendary blues and jazz singer Dinah Was
Season 38 in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, Hosts Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci preview the artists and music of the upcoming 38th Season, the "Season of Firsts." The season contains 12 total performances, two of which will involve MCGJazz’s first-ever Artist-In-Residence, Ray Angry. T
The Bass March in to April - on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Jazz in Pittsburgh continues on an upward trajectory - with Jazz Appreciation Month (April) featuring a great number of special events in the city and beyond for the weeks ahead. The Jazz Club at the Greer Cabaret Theater with the Bell Family - Featuring Poogie Bell and Winston Bell April 13th;
Women in Jazz, Today - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger continues the celebration of Women's History Month on "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM . Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 a.m., she’ll be featuring women currently working on the Jazz scene Music from Jazzmeia Horn, Lakecia Benjamin, Samara Joy, Terri Lyne Carrington
Three Shirleys, Samara, Tania and More Women in Jazz - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Three Shirleys, Samara, Tania and More Women in Jazz - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning More phenomenally talented women this week on Rhythm-a-ning! Join Kate Borger on WZUM, Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon
Jazz Marches on in Pittsburgh - and Happy Birthday George Benson on the Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
A wealth of jazz riches continue to unfold for March in Pittsburgh Jazz continues to March forth like an Art Blakey tune - and there’s a lot to hear about - and music to play - including vocalist JazzMeia Horn at MCG Jazz the Azar Lawrence Tribute to Pharoah Sanders for Kente Arts on Saturday March
Pharoah Sanders with Phillis Hyman, Azar Lawrence, Catherine Russell, Don Aliquo and More on the Scene — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Much in March to enjoy if you seek a breadth and depth of Jazz in Pittsburgh! Sounds from performers playing Pittsburgh this month - including vocalist Catherine Russell; Azar Lawrence, George Cables and Billy Hart; Jazzmeia Horn; Marion Meadows; and Don Aliquo, Sr. Jazz Marches on on the Scene -
Jazz Birthdays in March in the MCGJazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Join Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci for Jazz Birthdays in March in the MCGJazz Spotlight - including Wes Montgomery, Nat King Cole, Freddie Green, Marian McPartland, James Moody, Quincy Jones, Thad Jones, George Benson and Eddie Lockjaw Davis. Friday and Sunday night at 6pm, Saturday at 1pm on WZU
Spring and Women in Jazz - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
A Celebration of Women's History Month and the arrival of Spring! Enjoy music from Abbey Lincoln, Cassandra Wilson, Annie Ross, Dinah Washington, Mary Lou Williams, all-star instrumental groups like Artemis and Lioness and other enormously talented women in Jazz. Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday fro
Johnny Costa and Joe Negri in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
MCG Jazz’s Marty Ashby shares sounds and some stories of two legendary Pittsburgh Jazz icons who both have strong ties to Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers Neighborhood: pianist Johnny Costa and guitarist Joe Negri. They also have close ties to MCG Jazz. Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afte
Women's History Month Jazz with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger presents music made by women in jazz and more for Women’s History Month in March. Performers like Dakota Staton, Ella Fitzgerald, Deanna Witkowski and composers like Ann Ronell (Willow Weep for Me), Cindy Walker (You Don’t Know Me) and How High the Moon (lyrics by Sewickley’s Nancy Hami
Earl Hines, Lois Deppe, Marva Josie, Mary Lou Williams and Madam C. J. Walker — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Earl Hines, Lois Deppe, Marva Josie, Mary Lou Williams and Madam C. J. Walker We focus on the major jazz figure of Earl “Fatha” Hines. Called “Fatha” because he was, early in his career, considered the father of what became jazz piano. Plus, a visit with the vocalist who toured with him for 16 year
Jazz Icons with the Washington Ballet - MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, hosts Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci spotlight the music featured in two world premiere ballets commissioned by The Washington Ballet entitled Jazz Icons, for which MCG Jazz served as music director and premiered at the Kennedy Center last week. Hear the d
Celebrating Great Black Women in Jazz with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger celebrates Black History Month this time on "Rhythm-a-ning" through some of the great jazz created by Black women musicians, composers and arrangers. Join Kate Borger Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM!
Jazz Scenes All Around — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This weekend, Pittsburgh gets a visit from trumpeter Thomas Marriott of Seattle - a Maynard Ferguson band alum to town for two Friday shows at Con Alma that feature a tribute to Stanley Turrentine with Erik Lawrence and a sextet with Reggie Watkins, Jared Sims and Howie Alexande r - both shows
Pittsbugh Jazz and MCG Jazz for Black History Month — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week on 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 features nine musicians
Jazz History in our Midst — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week, we look at that history looking forward, to the “now” and to a century ago. Reflections of all of that scope are a part of what WZUM is all about. That includes connections on this weeks program between Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and Earl “Fatha” Hines. We even have a story about Ste
Stevie Wonder and Aston Barrett of the Wailers on the Soul Show - Saturday 2-5 on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
The Soul Show continues with a great lineup of special themes for Black History Month 2024. This weekend (2/10), join host Mike Canton for a double feature: (1) a tribute to Aston Barrett of The Wailers (2) a 50th-anniversary celebration of Stevie Wonder’s classic release, “Fulfillingness First Fin
Drums Front and Center - David Throckmorton and Thomas Wendt in the MCGJazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Drummers David Throckmorton and Thomas Wendt join the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show this week to share music that has influenced them throughout their careers. Thomas and Throck discuss the masters including Elvin Jones, Joe Chambers, Dave Weckl, Paul Motian and others. Friday and Sunday night at 6, an
Love is Sweeping the Country - an early Valentine's Day Celebration with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week on "Rhythm-a-ning": an early celebration for Valentine's Day with romantic tunes performed by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Nat King Cole, Samara Joy and John Boutté. Join Kate Borger Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM!