Marty Ashby is joined by drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt for a thoughtful conversation about The Timeless All Stars—who they were, how the band came together, and what continues to make their music feel relevant.

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

Kate Borger the love of dance in Jazz.

Inspired by Duke Ellington’s “Dancers in Love,” Kate shares songs in a “Dancing Mood,” from waltzes to swing, shuffles to samba, and boogie, too!

Waltzes, boogies, sambas, shuffles and more.

We’ve all got Rhythm with Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

As we close out 2025, there’s much in the jazz scene to note. This week, we make special note of the recent passing of Ernest McCarty, Jr. A friend of WZUM, a friend of jazz and a Chicagoan who traveled the world - and made Pittsburgh his home for the past several decades.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight shines on holiday recordings done for the MCG Jazz record label.

Kate Borger loves holiday music - and brings out a wide array of it for this very special Rhythm - a - Ning!

Friday at 1 (after the Kevin Gavin all-request show), Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Holiday sounds and stories - Mel Tormé, Charlie Brown, Bella and more on the Scene

Thursday night at 6, Saturday at noon and Sunday at 5 on WZUM (pre-empted Friday with the Kevin Gavin All-Request Holiday show)

Marty Ashby shares a fresh collection of new Christmas releases to ease you into the season.

Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1 on WZUM

We visit with Adam Lee-Morgan about the Ellington / Strayhorn Nutcracker at the Carnegie in Carnegie, Monday December 22nd.

We also visit with John Shannon about some new challenges for Pittsburgh’s jazz club and restaurant, Con Alma.

The Scene - Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.