MCGJazz Season 40
Including the Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon; Rick Braun; Gerald Albright; John Scofield; Stella Cole; The Spanish Harlem Orchestra; José James with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra; Billy Childs; Artist-in-Residence Benny Benack III; Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets; Arturo Sandoval; and the Django Festival All-Stars with Anat Cohen
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Byham Theater, Downtown
Wynton Marsalis leads his ensemble in a milestone season. At the conclusion of the 2026–2027 season, nearly 40 years after founding Jazz at Lincoln Center, Marsalis will step down as Artistic Director and as Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, making this one of his last performances with the group as its leader
The annual jazz celebration in Pittsburgh in support of democracy in action - more than 70 guest artists at the Heinz History Center
Anchored by Roger Humphries and the RH Factor and the Tim Stevens Project
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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
Karina Krymova - Vocal Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Karina Krymova - vocals; Kenny Blake - sax; Tom Glovier - piano; Dennis Garner - drums; Michael Gudbaur - bass
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
Chad Taylor's Aurora Quartet featuring Erik Lawrence - Sam Rivers - Jazz History and Community - Pitt CEC, Homewood
Chad Taylor - drums; Erik Lawrence - sax; Rene Monteverde - piano; Dylan Zeh - bass
Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli
Tania Grubbs and Max Leake - Con Alma, Downtown
Tania Grubbs - vocals; Max Leake - piano
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra WITH the PSO - Heinz Hall
Noted film actor and Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum returns for a performance at Heinz Hall
Howie Alexander, John Hall, Dennis Garner and guests Smooth Jam, Genuine Pub, Verona
Howie Alexander, keys; John C Hall, bass; Dennis Garner, drums
Karina Krymova Duo - at Eddie Merlot's Downtown
Karina Krymova - vocals; David Gurwin - keys
Nice Guise Trio appearing at Walnut Grille, Washington,PA. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6 - 9 PM.
Billy Kuhn - drums; Mike Houlis - bass; featuring Mark Lucas guitar
Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock
Kenny Blake - sax; Bob Insko - bass; Tom Glovier - keys; Dennis Garner - drums
First Wednesdays at the Blind Pig Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig Saloon, New Kensington
Vocalist Erin Burkett, Virgil Walters - Bass; and special guests
Heidi Beatty and Kevin Moore - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Heidi Beatty - vocals; and Kevin Moore - keys
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
Paul Cosentino - Sax, Clarinet, Vocals; Antonio Croes - piano; Chris McGraw - bass; Thomas Wendt - drums
Don Aliquo Sr and Friends - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
Don Aliquo, sr - sax; Bruce Wallace - bass; Eric Susoeff - guitar
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Anita Levels - vocals
Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
Small Hours Trio - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Margot Jezerc - vocals; Bryce Rabideau - mandolin; Jason Rafalak - bass
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Mark Jackovic and the Jazz Influence Monthly Jam Session - Arsenal Cider Tap House, Dormont - Second Thursdays
2026 World of Jazz: The Pittsburgh World Affairs Council's 95th Anniversary Soiree - tickets at link, dress code of colorful cocktail attire
Featured Performers:
Jeremiah "Jere" Bampoe-Addo (Drums); Gemma Stemley (Flute & Steelpan): Hill Dance Academy Theatre (Dance); Hendrik Meurkens (Harmonica and Vibraphone); Hugo Alexander Cruz (Drums); Craig Davis (Piano); Dwayne Dolphin (Bass); Yoko Suzuki (Saxophone); Lilly Abreu (Soprano); Jeff Bush (Trombone); Eric DeFade (Saxophone); James Johnson III (Drums); Eric Susoeff (Guitar); Pittsburgh Samba Group (Dance):
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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.
Kate Plays Favorites, including Pittsburgh Players on Rhythm-a-Ning
Warm sounds for summer with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.
Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate the the birthdays and music of many jazz notables born in October
Featuring music from artists from Howard Roberts, Clare Fischer, Esperanza Spalding, Barney Kessel, Pepper Adams and more!
This is the 15th year for the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel, WZUM and we are delighted to be a catalyst for sounds on the air, in the air and collaborations around us! October is especially filled with special events and a great number of shows at clubs, restaurants and other spaces.
Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
Marty Ashby welcomes a group of friends and collaborators who are helping bring live music to audiences both on the MCG stage and throughout the Pittsburgh region.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for her annual celebration of the birthday of George Gershwin (September 26, 1898) with some very good company.
Friday morning at 10 a.m. and Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM
We reflect back on the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. It could have had a slogan from James Brown - “Give the Drummer Some.”
A pan-generational array of talent - from Terri Lyne Carrington to Nate Smith to Roger Humphries, Jae Sinnett and Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, there were drumming leaders all around!
Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
Pittsburgh-born trumpeter, vocalist, and rising jazz star Benny Benack III's career has taken him from the Steel City to concert halls and jazz clubs around the world, and this season he'll return home as an MCG Jazz Season 40 Artist-In-Residence.
The playlist on this show with Marty Ashby is filled with coming highlights from Season 40
Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Songs of Autumn this week on Rhythm-a-ning on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel.
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Join WZUM for archive Jazz programs from the great Tony Mowod, weeknights on the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel!
The familiar voice of Bill Hillgrove is a regular feature on WZUM.
Evelyn Hawkins is a voice for Jazz on WZUM, 24 hours a day!
Join Scott Hanley and other hosts for Jazz 24 hours a day!
Join Kate Borger and Oliver for the sounds of jazz on WZUM!
