No Regrets: The Music & Spirit of Billie Holiday a new thirteen-part series on WZUM

An in-depth series exploring Holiday's musical genius and legacy, hosted by legendary jazz broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton.

Starting in April - 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 recordings with Benny Goodman, her rise to stardom and more.

Celebrating Dr. James T. Johnson, Jr. - The Scene

Celebrating Dr. James T. Johnson, Jr. - The Scene

The Pittsburgh jazz community and the community in general was delivered a sorrowful news on Monday, March 16. Dr James T Johnson, Jr died that morning at the age of 76. We celebrate his live and music and listen back to a great honor presented to Dr J and his wife, vocalist and educator Pamela Johnson from the Spring of 2022.

The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM

A new season for MCG Announced, plus Spyro Gyra, Stephane Wrembel, and Reggie Watkins - the Scene on WZUM

We visit a bit more with guitarist Stephane Wrembel - at the James Simon Studio, Uptown, Thursday March 19th.

Also - sound from Reggie Watkins - with his latest release “Rivers” highlighted at Con Alma, Sunday March 15. New music from Spyro Gyra - at the Oaks Theater, March 26. Plus, we feature some of the artists at the just announced 40th season for MCG Jazz - including vocalists Kurt Elling José James, guitarist John Scofield, and pianist and composer Billy Childs.

The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM