There are many new releases out to hear - and this week, we feature some of the new ones with a Pittsburgh connection.
New sounds from Max Leake and his two CD set “Threads”
Sean Jones with the NYO Jazz orchestra from Carnegie Hall - recorded in Johannesburg!
Upper St. Clair High School hall of famers Chelsea Baratz and Benny Benack III - both on new national releases (Chelsea with the saxophone-feature group “The Empress,” Benny recorded at the Blue Llama club in Ann Arbor with his father, Benny Benack, Jr.)
Also from Ann Arbor, Pittsburgh connected Allan Harris has a new recording blending Jazz and Poetry, recorded at the Blue Llama club, too!
We also hear from Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum at the piano with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe player, Scarlett Johansson on vocals; The new Reid Hoyson Project release, “In Your Dreams;” Reggie Watkins new release “Rivers;” the MCG Jazz release by the WDR Big Band out of Germany of “Bluegrass” with Bob Mintzer, Mike Marshall and Darol Anger; and the new George Heid III project, “Intentions.”
There are even more, but this hour is a start for the Pittsburgh new releases in 2025!
The Scene - an hourlong radio show - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
Chelsea Baratz by David Roth
Benny Benack Jr and Benny Benack III
Sean Jones