Black History and Pittsburgh History, Together on Rhythm-a-ning
Some stories of and by George Benson on the Scene on WZUM
Lost Sounds Found - Jazz treasures discovered in the MCGJazz Spotlight
Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci discover lost recordings by unknown artists such as Claudia Thompson and Arv Garrison, as well as unearthed treasures by some of our favorite musicians including the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Mundell Lowe and Stanley Turrentine.
MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
A Musical Valentine from Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning
Earl Hines, Lois Deppe, Marva Josie, Mary Lou Williams and Madam C. J. Walker
Earl Hines, Lois Deppe, Marva Josie, Mary Lou Williams and Madam C. J. Walker
We focus on the major jazz figure of Earl “Fatha” Hines. Called “Fatha” because he was, early in his career, considered the father of what became jazz piano. Plus, a visit with the vocalist who toured with him for 16 years late in his career - Clairton’s Marva Josie
The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Sunday at 5pm, Friday and Saturday at noon on WZUM.
Dr. Billy Taylor - in Music - the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour
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.