Tune in to WZUM Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at one to join Marty Ashby and Jay Ashby as they remember the great Brazilian trumpeter Claudio Roditi, who died January 17. A great influence on both the Ashby brothers, on MCG Jazz and on Pittsburgh for many years, Claudio Roditi’s music legacy has many Pittsburgh connections.

220-plus jazz events on the calendar, so far, for January 2020. February will be similar busy.

We talk with saxophonist and educator Bobby Watson about his upcoming show with the band Horizon at the Greer Cabaret, February 11th. Also a visit with notable jazz vocalist Jane Monheit who plays the Greer Cabaret February 10 for the cabaret show Hollywoodland.

Tune in to WZUM Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at one to join Marty Ashby and Renée J. Govanucci for audible visions of the 2020 performances in store at MCG Jazz.

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.