Remembering the music and the impact of Dr. Billy Taylor, a historic American figure at the start of Black History Month.

In this archive edition of the MCG Jazz Spotlight, Marty Ashby, VP & Executive Producer of MCG Jazz and Renée J. Govanucci, former Director, MCG Jazz, share the music of one the most influential jazz advocates of the 20th century - Dr. Billy Taylor.

Kate Borger plays some favorites for fun this week on "Rhythm-a-ning."

Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday from 11 to noon.

Roger, Reggie and Chu - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.

Black history, jazz history and Pittsburgh history all in one program.

Michael Mayo, Endea Owens and Helen Sung in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Concerts in February at MCG Jazz

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

This weekend holds a big gala to celebrate and sustain Con Alma, the Pittsburgh Jazz Club - Sunday with an Orrin Evans led gala, February 1st from 5-9pm.

We revisit the history of Con Alma - starting as a dream by Josh Ross, Aimee Marshall and John Shannon with the small, beloved venue on Ellsworth Avenue, through COViD challenges, adding a location in downtown Pittsburgh and nearly 7 years of operation to the turning point of the story, now.

Music and conversation about the modern-day Pittsburgh jazz Mecca, Con Alma.

The Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.

Kate Borger shares sounds from various headlining artists sharing the spotlight, together.

Friday morning at 10:00 and Saturday a 11 on WZUM

Marty Ashby is joined by drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt for a look at one of the most remarkable ensembles of the 1950s: Dizzy Gillespie’s State Department Big Band.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

Kate Borger Plays Music She Loves on Rhythm-a-Ning

Sounds crossing many decades throughout the hour - Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Julie London, Mark Murphy, Samara Joy, and Pittsburgh’s Tony Campbell with vocalist Fred Pugh.

Join Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.