Chuck Mangione in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Chuck Mangione in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, MCG Jazz’s Marty Ashby reaches back to the rich trove of interviews from the stage of MCGJazz - featuring highlights from a visit with Tony Mowod from the 90’s before a Sunday matinée - trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer and bandleader Chuck Mangione.

Music and memories with Chuck Mangione from the stage of MCG Jazz - and on the radio in the MCG Jazz Spotlight. The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

Extended Cut - Remembering Richie Cole on WZUM

Extended Cut - Remembering Richie Cole on WZUM

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.

Winter to Spring, 2021 for Season 34 in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Winter to Spring, 2021 for  Season 34 in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

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.

Jazz Appreciation, Duke Ellington, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and more

Jazz Appreciation, Duke Ellington, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and more

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.