Boney James chats, Sachal Vasandani sings at Fallingwater, Jazz and Wine in West Virginia and more! Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5

Boney James chats, Sachal Vasandani sings at Fallingwater, Jazz and Wine in West Virginia and more! Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5

Thursday night at 6, repeated Sunday at 5 on WZUM - we visit with saxophonist Boney James, performing Friday, September 13 at the Byham Theater. Plus, take a peek into the convergence of jazz and architecture as Sachal Vasandani does music of Nat King Cole with the MCG Jazz Orchestra, Sunday at 5.

Benny Benack III, Poetry and Jazz, Najee, Trombone Shorty and more! Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5

Benny Benack III, Poetry and Jazz, Najee, Trombone Shorty and more!  Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5

Thursday night at 6, repeated Sunday at 5 on “THE SCENE” on WZUM - we visit with Harry Clark about the upcoming 7th concert and recording event for Lighthouse Arts on September 22 at Heid House, Aspinwall. We also talk about the vision behind Lighthouse Arts

Also, we visit with Ned Moore to learn more about the 15th annual Jazz Poetry month at City of Asylum. Plus, sounds from Najee, John Medeski, Boney James and Trombone Shorty!

Drummer and jazz advocate Thomas Wendt visits the the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour - Friday and Sunday Night at 6

Drummer and jazz advocate Thomas Wendt visits the the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour - Friday and Sunday Night at 6

MCG’s Marty Ashby is joined by prominent Pittsburgh percussionist and jazz advocate, Thomas Wendt.

Thomas Wendt is a regular fixture on the jazz scene in Pittsburgh, and tours beyond, regularly, too. He regularly accompanies visiting artists to Pittsburgh, including Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Freddy Cole, Monty Alexander, Paquito D'Rivera, and many more. He also has leadership roles with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Lighthouse Arts and JazzPGH.org.

Sounds and stories from the collection of one of Pittsburgh’s jazz conveners, Thomas Wendt, on the MCGJazz Spotlight Hour on WZUM.