Marty Ashby previews an extraordinary run of February performances, beginning with the MCG Jazz debut of vocalist and composer Michael Mayo — a double GRAMMY nominee and one of the most compelling emerging voices on today’s jazz scene. His blend of jazz, soul, and inventive vocal layering has earned him a rapidly growing following.
Mayo appears in a special double bill with bassist, bandleader, and Feel Good Music architect Endea Owens, whose Late Show Band work and community-centered ensembles have made her a standout among rising jazz innovators.
Marty also discusses the newly added performance featuring acclaimed pianist and composer Helen Sung, a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow, joining the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra. Audiences will also receive an exclusive sneak peek at music from Sung’s upcoming release Oracle — an early look at her next artistic chapter.
Hear it on the MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
Michael Mayo
