We go to Jazz Central for the lead on this edition - 210 plus gigs SO FAR - and we keep entering the details as fast as we can.

Music this time from George Heid III and Benny Benack III - who both have special events on Fathers Day -

Also, David Murray appears with Kahil El’Zabar on June 11th - we play some of David Murray’s Cuban Ensemble to celebrate.

Pianist Tamir Hendelman appears with Tania Grubbs at Andys in the Fairmont, and Tania has a special date at Alphabet City in June, too.

Shamie Royston comes to the Greer Cabaret July 9 - we share her sounds.

Christian Sands is at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival June 23.

And guitarist Frank Vignola comes to Fallingwater, June 29th..

We’ll play much music, and give out the phone number for your pledge for WZUM, too (hint - it’s 412.322.1800).

The Scene - Thursdays at 6pm, Sundays at 5pm on WZUM.