WZUM is a radio and online catalyst for renewed interest and exposure to this great music. That includes the Jazz Central calendar, plus programs like The Scene, the Pittsburgh Show and the MCG Jazz Spotlight, and now, the Soul Show with Michael Canton.

To keep what we have and continue for the future, WZUM needs your support. Please help if you can with a donation, now!

WZUM in the Community

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Apr 13
Jazz Club at the Greer Cabaret Theater -

Sean Jones & Dwayne Dolphin Saturday April 27, 7pm

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and The August Wilson African American Cultural Center celebrate’s Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy that has spread around the world with the Jazz Club at the Greer Cabaret Theater

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Apr 27
Take 6 / Kim and Kayla Waters - MCG Jazz 2023-2024

Take 6 - April 27 - Sold Out

Kim and Kayla Waters - May 11 - Tickets Available

WZUM Store! Mugs, T-Shirts, and Hoodies
Apr 28
WZUM Store! Mugs, T-Shirts, and Hoodies

if you’ve been hankering for some WZUM stuff, here’s your chance! These are items produced for WZUM by Bonfire - the proceeds will support WZUM, but we don’t have to keep an inventory of them in stock.

Check out the WZUM Mug, the WZUM Hoodie. WZUM unisex T-Shirt!

WZUM Program Schedule

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Louie Bellson - Music and Stories in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Louie Bellson - His Music and Stories in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Hear why Duke Ellington deemed Bellson "the world's greatest musician" as Marty Ashby of MCG Jazz visits with Ken Kimery of the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian.

Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

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Kate Borger Plays Music She Loves on Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger Plays Music She Loves on Rhythm-a-Ning

Join Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

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TK Blue on Randy Weston for Kente, Richie Goods and Chien Chien at the Greer on the Scene on WZUM
TK Blue on Randy Weston for Kente, Richie Goods and Chien Chien at the Greer on the Scene on WZUM

We visit with T.K. Blue, former Musical Director for the legendary composer, pianist and bandleader Randy Weston - leading the African Rhythms Alumni Quintet: A Tribute to Randy Weston at the New Hazlett Theater, Saturday night.

We also visit with bassist Richie Goods and Vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu - both perform Saturday night for “Jazz Club” at the Greer Cabaret Theater with their project, “Connected.”

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

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Paquito D'Rivera visits his Grammy home in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby is joined by musician, composer, and NEA Jazz Master, Paquito D'Rivera.

Hear many stories, plus jazz and classical sounds from Paquito, plus collaborations with Nancy Wilson, the New York Voices and more.

Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

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2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center - Online and on WZUM
2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center - Online and on WZUM

2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center - Live online at WZUM.org Saturday night at 7:30 - and Broadcast Sunday night on WZUM AM/FM and online at 7:00pm

The 2024 recipients—Gary Bartz, Terence Blanchard, Willard Jenkins, and Amina Claudine Myers—are the latest in a 40-plus year history of the National Endowment for the Arts honoring individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz.

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Jazz Central: who, where & when

Click on Jazz Central for the latest we know about. We update it often. If you you have a gig to share, a correction or an update, send it to us at info@wzum.org

JazzCentral Today - a summary of live jazz in Pittsburgh:
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Apr 24
Paul Cosentino Trio - Jazz - Rivers Club, Grant Street, Downtown
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Apr 24
The Music of Sonny Clark - Pitt Jazz Wednesdays on the Hill
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Apr 24
NOSMO KING TRIO - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Apr 24
Chantal Joseph - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Apr 24
John Hall Trio at the Original Pittsburgh Winery
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Apr 24
Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock
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Apr 25
Rich Zabinski Trio - Sullivan's Steak House, Downtown
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Apr 25
Tim Stevens Project - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Apr 25
Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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Apr 25
RML Jazz at the Loft Conference Center, Southpointe (Washington Jazz Society)
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Apr 25
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Apr 25
Roger Barbour Trio at Portogallo Peppers n'at, Braddock
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Apr 25
Roger Humphries and the RH Factor - Kingfly Spirits, Strip District
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Apr 25
Steve Ippolito's Grape Jam at the Original Pittsburgh Winery
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Apr 26
Dr. James T Johnson Jr Trio at the Morgan Lee Arts Center, Hill District
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Apr 26
ROSS ANTONICH TRIO - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Apr 26
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Apr 26
Rich Zabinski Quartet - Edgewood Winery, Spring Church (Apollo)
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Apr 26
Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty
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Apr 26
Dinah - a Musical Review - Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater - Madison Arts Center, Hill District

The Soul Show is on WZUM

The Soul Show is hosted and produced by Michael Canton. The Soul Show airs Saturdays, 2-5pm, just after the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show.

The Soul Show presents decades of R&B, jazz fusion and other related genres in its weekly mix. It is a natural extension of WZUM’s rich jazz mission.
Full Press Release available, here.

WZUM’s expansion in Pittsburgh

On the air at 1550 AM, Braddock, 88.1 FM, Bethany, and in the heart of Pittsburgh at 101.1 FM, plus online via www.wzum.org plus devices and smart speakers - Say, “PLAY WZUM RADIO.”

WZUM programming can also be heard on 96.9 FM HD3 in Pittsburgh thanks to WRRK and Steel City media

WZUM and the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel are a public service of Pittsburgh Public Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to PPM and WZUM are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Thank you for your Support!

Make a first time gift, give something extra, or renew your support, or convert your giving to a monthly, recurring gift. Please call or click, now!

Call 412-322-1800 or click on the “donate” button.

You can also send a check to: WZUM, PO Box 456, South Park, PA 15129.

Make your gift with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover, or send a check, today!

We had a wonderful fundraiser show January 13th, 2017 to help put 101.1FM on the air, featuring Richie Cole, Roger Humphries and much more! Pictures from the event here.

WZUM's Jazz Central - for live Jazz events in the Pittsburgh Region. Send your information about live jazz in an email to info@wzum.org