The Early Reports in from Jazz Congress have forecasts of Pittsburgh Jazz - on the Scene

WZUM’s Scott Hanley just got back from Jazz Congress 2020 at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and saw many great artists, and also great news for the Pittsburgh Jazz Scene!

Rhythm-a-ning with Kate Borger, Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 has sounds this week Willie Nelson and Wynton to Sonny Rollins and Charlie Parker.

Kate Borger Brings a New Show to WZUM - Rhythm-a-ning!

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.

Tune in to WZUM Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at one to join Marty Ashby, Executive Producer of MCG Jazz and Renée J. Govanucci, Director, MCG Jazz, with some music and memories of 2019 at MCG Jazz.

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.

Kate Borger Brings a New Show to WZUM - Rhythm-a-ning!

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