New Jazz Finds on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show
The 50th Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert, and a newly released Keith Jarrett Concert
We visit with Nicole Mitchell of Pitt Jazz about the upcoming 50th Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert. We hear music from Geri Allen, Nathan Davis, Frank Cunimondo, and a newly released Keith Jarrett solo concert from 2016, Budapest.
The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Sundays at 5pm on WZUM, Friday and Saturday at noon.
Remembering Harold Betters on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show
This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, we celebrate the life and career of Harold Betters.
We feature his music and stories, and also hear from many musicians who worked with Harold over the more than five decades of his career, plus special guests like Jay Ashby, Jeff Bush, Etta Cox, Al Dowe, Joe Dallas, Emmett Goods, Nelson Harrison, Reggie Watkins, & more. Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1.
A Celebration of Sammy Nestico in his 96th year
NEA Jazz Masters Announced for 2021 - Terri Lyne Carrington; Henry Threadgill; Phil Schapp; and Albert “Tootie” Heath.
The National Endowment for the Arts has announced the honorees for the Jazz Masters of 2021. The NEA Jazz Masters award is the highest honor that the United States gives to jazz artists.
The four honorees for 2021 are: Terri Lyne Carrington; Henry Threadgill; Phil Schapp; and Albert “Tootie” Heath.
Bill Strickland and Marty Ashby have fun on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour
Tania Grubbs, Jeff Grubbs and David Budway talk and play, plus remembering Harold Betters
Vocalist and jazz promoter Tania Grubbs has a new CD out that is getting national airplay (as well as on WZUM), “Live at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar.”
Plus, we remember iconic Pittsburgh music legend Harold Betters. “Mr. Trombone” passed away this week at the age of 92.
Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5pm on WZUM