The Mark Strickland Organ Trio recorded at the Greer Cabaret Lounge in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

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

We visit with two of the notable new vocal stars on the scene - Ekep Nkwelle and Michael Mayo,

Orrin Evans returns on the Jazz Train from the east - with his trio “Tar Baby” on the main stage and the jam session at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Saturday night September 20.

Plus, we visit with Etienne Charles tells stories about the photo shoot for his new album “Gullah Roots.”

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

Celebrate the September birthdays of a whole bunch of birthdays of very talented folks.

The list includes Champion Fulton, Mel Tormé, Charles Brown, Harry Connick, Jr, Charlie Byrd, Cannonball Adderley - and one surprise at the end of the show

Join Kate Borger for Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Kate Borger plays songs of September, including September Song and September in the Rain from the like of Chet Baker, Steve Turre and Dakota Staton. Sounds new favorite the Chandler Travis Philharmonic.

Plus, music from performers playing soon in Pittsburgh - Jazzmeia Horn, Etienne Charles, Tower of Power and WZUM’s own Scott Hanley.

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

In an encore presentation just after his triumphant show at Hartwood Acres last week, a special hour with a great pianist with great stories!

Legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander shares an hour of timeless music and riveting stories with Marty Ashby in the MCG Jazz Spotlight. Hear Monty's favorite tunes from all eras of his career - including his latest vocal release!

The MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday at 6pm and Saturday at 1pm on The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM.

Saxophonist and Bandleader Branford Marsalis is among the notable headliners for this year’s Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We Visit with him about his new record, “Belonging” and about much, much more, including his return in the last year to New Orleans.

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

Jazz Festivities in Pittsburgh - Paul Cosentino, Janis Burley, Monroeville, Heartwood Acres and More on the Scene on WZUM

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

This week, the Spotlight turns toward Scott Hanley.

Though most widely recognized as General Manager of WZUM Radio, Scott is also a gifted singer, and a lifelong jazz advocate. Sitting in with host Marty Ashby, Scott shares an autobiographical playlist of the music that shaped him, from the great jazz voices and bandleaders who inspired his career to the colleagues and friends he has performed alongside.

Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM