We visit with Hugo Cruz and share stories about his new release, featured at a release party at Alphabet City, April 15, Northside. Hugo Cruz’s Figure It Out! Figure It Out is a unique and special album that Hugo has been working on since 2024.
The artists featured in this album are Pittsburgh, United States, and Cuba legends such as Roger Humphries, the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Dave Weckl, Mario Rivera, Max Leake, Luis Valiente, Enrique Lazaga, Brenae Ali, Orlando Maraca Valle, Lou Stellute, Roberto Garcia, Howie Alexander, Hugo’s father, and more. The album connects Pittsburgh’s music scene with the Cuban music scene through a series of original compositions by Hugo Cruz.
We also crack open the new CD from John Pizzarelli - a tribute to Tony Bennett called “Dear Mr. Bennett,” with a treasure trove of great songs.
Plus, music from notables in and or visiting Pittsburgh soon - from Wynton Marsalis with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra AND the Pittsburgh Symphony on May 9 at Heinz Hall; Tamara Tunie - leading a fundraising event for the Symphony Society on April 15 - and ALSO at MCG Jazz on May 23 with pianist Christian Sands.
Also music from notables such as Kenny Blake and the Roger Humphries Big Band.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.
