The MCG Jazz Spotlight celebrates one of the towering voices in jazz history: Sonny Rollins. Marty Ashby’s special guest is saxophonist Erik Lawrence, who joins for a personal and musical tribute to Rollins’ massive sound, fearless imagination, and lifelong pursuit of discovery on the tenor saxophone.

MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

This week on Rhythm-a-ning: “Just add lyrics!” Classic jazz tunes and their vocal versions, including lyrics and vocalese from Eddie Jefferson, Samara Joy, Dakota Staton, Allan Harris and Lambert, Hendricks and Ross.

Join Kate Borger Friday at 10 am and Saturday at 11 am on WZUM

Sounds of Summer in Pittsburgh include many sounds of Pittsburgh Jazz and Jazz coming to Pittsburgh.

Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.

Marty Ashby is joined by saxophonist, arranger, composer, and educator Mike Tomaro for a special program marking America’s 250th anniversary, celebrating military jazz bands and the musicians who serve the country while burning down the bandstand.

Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

Kate Borger honors the wonderful Joe Negri while celebrating the June 9th birthday of Cole Porter on this week's Rhythm-a-ning - including Joe Negri playing Cole Porter music!

Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM.

A few years ago, Joe Negri received the Outstanding Achievement in Media Award from the Media Association of Pittsburgh (formerly the Pittsburgh Radio and Television Club)

WZUM’s President and CEO Chuck Leavens was asked to introduce Joe for the occasion:

We celebrate the life, career and kindness of our guitar hero handyman, Joe Negri.

Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.

Joe Negri died Saturday at the age of 99. His 100 birthday was to be observed on June 10. Our deep condolences to his family, friends and fans. His gifts to us were many and meaningful.

At WZUM, we had been preparing special programming in his honor for the 100th birthday event. This week, we’ll share “Joe Negri Presents: The History of Jazz Guitar” a 2 part program produced with support from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts in 2008. Hear part one, Tuesday and part two, Wednesday at noon and 6pm.

We’ll also share more music and stories from Joe on The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5.