This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, MCG Jazz director, Renée Govanucci, hosts a show that focuses on jazz musicians/composers who have served as the voice for the people and a nation.

Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

From Scott Hanley, of WZUM - Saturday night at 8, and Sunday afternoon at 3, an extended version of our celebration of the life of Richie Cole.

About 7 years ago, Richie put down roots in Pittsburgh at the encouragement of one of his daughters, Annie. That is the perspective from which the coming program will be centered.

The community of Pittsburgh and the neighboring suburb of Carnegie play a major role in the last chapter of Richie Cole’s musical career - and Richie Cole’s impact on the Pittsburgh music scene, in return.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight shines on season 34 - the roaring 2020’s of jazz for Pittsburgh - with a sampler of what’s in store at the turn of 2021.

Hear sounds from the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Ivan Lins, Bill Charlap and Dee Dee Bridgewater, David Sanborn, Patti Austin and much much more.

Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and a special time this week of Saturday afternoon at 2.

Pittsburgh native Benny Benack III is a trumpeter, vocalist and a good keyboard artist, too! This weekend, WZUM is broadcasting his visit with pianist, singer and host Judy Carmichael on Jazz Inspired. Also, click the link for video extras!

Sunday at noon, Monday at 10am on WZUM

The MCG Jazz Spotlight shines on season 34 - the roaring 2020’s of jazz for Pittsburgh - with a sampler of what’s in store.

On the Scene on WZUM - we salute Duke Ellington at the close of April, Jazz Appreciation Month. We’ll also hear sounds from the special 70th birthday party event held by President Nixon in 1969.

Celebrations of Duke by many notables, and also some Pittsburgh natives, too!

Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight show this week focuses on jazz educators with updates on what they are doing during the stay at home order.