Jazz Marches on in Pittsburgh - and Happy Birthday George Benson on the Scene on WZUM
A wealth of jazz riches continue to unfold for March in Pittsburgh
Jazz continues to March forth like an Art Blakey tune - and there’s a lot to hear about - and music to play - including vocalist JazzMeia Horn at MCG Jazz the Azar Lawrence Tribute to Pharoah Sanders for Kente Arts on Saturday March 23 and a full raft of clubs and venues filled with music through the month.
Plus, a good time to celebrate with this week’s birthday of George Benson - 81 years young on March 22.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
Jazz Birthdays in March in the MCGJazz Spotlight
Join Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci for Jazz Birthdays in March in the MCGJazz Spotlight - including Wes Montgomery, Nat King Cole, Freddie Green, Marian McPartland, James Moody, Quincy Jones, Thad Jones, George Benson and Eddie Lockjaw Davis.
Friday and Sunday night at 6pm, Saturday at 1pm on WZUM.
Pharoah Sanders with Phillis Hyman, Azar Lawrence, Catherine Russell, Don Aliquo and More on the Scene
Much in March to enjoy if you seek a breadth and depth of Jazz in Pittsburgh!
Sounds from performers playing Pittsburgh this month - including vocalist Catherine Russell; Azar Lawrence, George Cables and Billy Hart; Jazzmeia Horn; Marion Meadows; and Don Aliquo, Sr.
Jazz Marches on on the Scene - Thursday at 6 - Friday and Saturday at noon - Sunday at 5 on WZUM
Spring and Women in Jazz - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning
A Celebration of Women's History Month and the arrival of Spring!
Enjoy music from Abbey Lincoln, Cassandra Wilson, Annie Ross, Dinah Washington, Mary Lou Williams, all-star instrumental groups like Artemis and Lioness and other enormously talented women in Jazz.
Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday from 11 until noon on WZUM!
