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. We’ll share those stories and music with you this week on WZUM.

Sonny Rollins, Billie Holiday, Samara Joy, Roger Barbour, Paul Cosentino and more

Join Kate for "Rhythm-a-ning" - Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 on WZUM, The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel. 101.1 FM in Pittsburgh and on the worldwide web at wzum.org.

Marty Ashby welcomes back drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt for their monthly conversation, this time focusing on Louie Bellson: Bandleader.

Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

Sonny Rollins has died at the age of 95.

As we remember the Saxophone Colossus, we share a 2017 radio special about his journey.

Join WZUM for this special program from Debb Moore of WCLK in Atlanta - Friday at 1 pm and 9pm, Saturday night at 6 on WZUM.

A visit with Al and Stacey Schulman, plus musical remembrances for Sonny Rollins, Ron Eschete and Gary Foster

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

Marty Ashby welcomes special guest, flutist Jamie Baum for a wide-ranging conversation previewing her June 26 appearance at MCG Jazz with her outstanding septet.

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

An hour of music celebrating the birthday of the phenomenal Fats Waller.

Kate Borger features the “Harmful Little Armful” himself, Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller - but also many notables sharing his tunes.

Join Kate for "Rhythm-a-ning" - Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 for a truly joyous musical journey with Fats Waller on WZUM, The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel. 101.1 FM in Pittsburgh and on the worldwide web at wzum.org.

We visit with bandleader, scholar, saxophonist and dancer Adam Lee-Morgan about his just concluded West Coast Tour with the big band sounds of the Mary Lou Williams Revitalization Project - and hear some of Mary Lou’s music and more highlights of things happening, soon,

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