Tap Dancer Sarah Reich has a new Jazz CD.
Sara Reich is also coming to Pittsburgh for four shows at the Greer Cabaret, January 16-18th. We talked with her about her dance and musical journey, and how closely connected jazz and tap are. She’s been active with the Post-Modern Jukebox as well as her own band.
The Year 2019 in Pittsburgh Jazz was an amazing mix of reunions, celebrations, convergence and a substantial increase in quality and quantity of things to see and hear.
As week look back to 2019 a bit more, we added up more than 2000 events happening in the region. Small clubs, big shows and a chance to hear new up and coming artists as well as legendary performers.
Marty Ashby and Renêe Govanucci recently returned from a trip to Japan with Ken Kimery and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. The experience brought to the fore some of the phenomenal jazz artists from Japan, and reminded Marty and Renée of the many artists who’ve visited and recorded at MCG Jazz in Pittsburgh.
The MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
A look back to the past year in jazz in Pittsburgh, part one.
2019 had many great jazz performers in Pittsburgh spread their wings further, with new ensembles and new venues. Also, many great artists visited town with a lot of opportunity to not just perform in Pittsburgh, but to play with Pittsburghers. Plus, the first full year of an uninterrupted signal for WZUM at 101.1FM in Pittsburgh.
Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon and Sunday at 5.
Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci of MCG Jazz are Christmas music enthusiasts. You can hear just a tiny bit of that this week with a broad sweep of holiday sounds we’re sure you’ll enjoy from the likes of Tony Bennett, Vince Guaraldi, Herb Alpert, Barbra Streisand and much more - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1pm.
WZUM's Jazz Central - for live Jazz events in the Pittsburgh Region. Send your information about live jazz in an email to info@wzum.org
