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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
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
Emmet's Place will be the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival this week - The Scene WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
It's Jazz Festival Week - and there's a lot to share - including visits with Emmet Cohen - the story behind his viral YouTube channel - Emmet's Place - and the drummer from Indiana Pa who is joining him this week. We also visit with Howie Alexander - this year's Jazz Festival Artist in Residence -
Sean Jones and More at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival- The Scene WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
We visit with our longtime friend and colleague Sean Jones - trumpeter, record producer, educator and so much more. Sean will lead his own small group for the Jazz festival on Sunday September 22nd, and also be a part of Chris Coles’ “Nine Lives Project” Saturday night September 21st. We also hea
Celebrating Segio Mendes in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
The MCG Jazz Spotlight Show celebrates the life and music of Sergio Mendes. Hear sounds from his more than 60 year career, his first recording from 1961, many of his hits, and some less-known tracks, too. The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Rhythm-a-Ning Swings Broadway — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Kate Borger goes to hits of Broadway as shared by jazz artists - Ray Charles, Count Basie and Blossom Dearie visit Oklahoma, Sonny Rollins and Tania Grubbs turn to Annie Get Your Gun, and much more! Join Kate Borger Friday at 10 am and Saturday at 11 am on WZUM
Remembering Sergio Mendes on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Brazilian, jazz and dance innovator Sergio Mendes has died at the age of 83. Coming up on WZUM - a program from 2010 at the time of the release of Segio Mendes’ recording “Bom Tempo” on Concord records Hosted by Rita Houston - the hour is a detailed review of Sergio Mendes' 50 years as o
Alan Gorrie of the AWB at the PIJF and New Sounds from Near and Far on The Scene on WZUM — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival is coming, and an expanding array of performances are tied in with the event, along with the return to “Free and In the Streets” September 21-22. We visit with Alan Gorrie, cofounder of the Average White Band, making Pittsburgh an important stop on their la
Remembering Creed Taylor in the MCG Jazz Spotlight — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
Famed Record Producer Creed Taylor created an influential catalog of work, including releases on Bethlehem, ABC-Paramount, Impulse, Verve, A&M records and his own CTI label. Marty Ashby shares a sliver of the recordings Taylor oversaw - and shares stories from Creed Taylor, himself. Creed T
Jazz Standards with Lyrics Added - Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning — WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh
This week on Rhythm-a-ning: “Just add lyrics!” Classic jazz tunes and their vocal versions, including lyrics and vocalese from Eddie Jefferson, Samara Joy, Dakota Staton, Allan Harris and Lambert, Hendricks and Ross. Join Kate Borger Friday at 10 am and Saturday at 11 am on WZUM