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 traces both Benny's artistry and the musicians who helped shape his musical voice.
Explore the music, mentors, and influences behind one of jazz's most exciting young voices—and get a preview of the artistry Benny Benack III will bring to MCG Jazz's milestone 40th season.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
