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Apr 18, 2019

Dr Harry Clark Recognized as a Jazz Hero - Celebrate on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour - Friday and Sunday Nights at 6

Apr 18, 2019

Dr. Harry Clark, the founder and first Principal at Pittsburgh’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) is our special guest host.

Apr 18, 2019

Jazzmeia Horn, Ron Carter, and B-PEP Jazz highlight the Scene

Apr 18, 2019

This week on The Scene, we peek into the Latin Jazz Festival at MCG Jazz come April 26 and 27 with music from Chuchito Valdés and Diego Figueiredo, and savor sounds of Jazzmeia Horn on the weekend of her visit to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, April 19.

Plus, we talk about some of the new venues for jazz in Pittsburgh, as we see from the bourgeoning list for April on the WZUM Jazz Central calendar!

Apr 18, 2019

Apr 12, 2019

MCG Jazz Spotlight on the new season for 2020, Part 2 - Friday Night and Sunday night at 6

Apr 12, 2019

Renée J. Govanucci, Director, MCG Jazz, and Marty Ashby, VP & Executive Producer of MCG Jazz share the season for next year at MCG Jazz.

Spring of 2020 at MCG Jazz will have the long awaited return of musical friends, plus first-time appearances by exciting artists, including Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Friday Night at 6 - and we’ll do to again, Sunday at 6 on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel!

Apr 12, 2019

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Jazz Central: who, where & when!

We are now counting upwards of 200 live jazz performances to enjoy in Pittsburgh and throughout the tristate area, every month. We talk about it on the radio, and we encourage you to see and hear the great performers and venues in person! Click on Jazz Central for the latest we know about. We update it often. If you you have a gig to share, a correction or an update, send it to us at info@wzum.org

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Nov 9

Nov 9, 2018 – May 10, 2019

MCGJazz 32nd Season - A Season for You

Nov 9, 2018 – May 10, 2019

Latin Jazz Festival featuring Diego Figueiredo, Emilio Solla, Chuchito Valdes

Booker T. Jones

Nov 9, 2018 – May 10, 2019

Dec 8

Dec 8, 2018 – May 4, 2019

Kente Arts Jazz Season

Dec 8, 2018 – May 4, 2019

The Kente Arts Alliance has another engaging season of performers in store for this year at some of the most intimate venues in the city.

May 4, Trombonist Craig Harris at the Kelly-Strayhorn with the Craig Harris Septet, performing Brown Butterfly, a multi-media work based on the movement of Muhammad Ali.

Dec 8, 2018 – May 4, 2019

Jazz at the Loading Dock at the AAMI - Homewood

May 4

May 4, 2019

Jazz at the Loading Dock at the AAMI - Homewood

May 4, 2019

Every first Saturday of every month, a performance by the founders and executive directors of the Afro American Music Institute, Dr. James Johnson and his wife, Pamela and many special guests

May 4, 2019

The Pittsburgh Jazz Days of Winter were a Wonderland.

There were about 70 Jazz events over the 8 days of this event, with music of great diversity and talent in communities throughout the Pittsburgh Region.

WZUM has created a Jazz Days of Winter Archive Page to look back this memorable week. You can see and download a poster for this celebration and more updates at www.jazzpgh.org

WZUM into the new year!

We’ve got great Pittsburgh Jazz to Celebrate as thanks for your support!

Your contribution helps us continue and expand our local programs like the Pittsburgh Jazz Lunch, the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour, the Scene - and our comprehensive broadcast and online chronicle of Live Pittsburgh Jazz, Jazz Central.

2018 was a fabulous year of return for jazz on the FM dial in Pittsburgh, and we’re just getting started. Support the sounds and the service with your donation, now! Call 412-322-1800 or click on the “donate” button.

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