We are sad to share the news that WZUM program host Tony Mowod died, Wednesday, January 6. He was a friend, leader, colleague and one of the best jazz radio broadcasters, ever. On a special edition of the Scene we share sound from his career and thoughts from WZUM General Manager Scott Hanley.

Born, July 8, 1935; Died, January 6, 2021

We are sad to share the news that WZUM program host Tony Mowod died, today. He was a friend, leader, colleague and one of the best jazz radio broadcasters, ever.

Born, July 8, 1935; Died, January 6, 2021

Funeral arrangements are being handled by DeBor Funeral Home with a viewing on Monday from 1-8pm at DeBor funeral Home on Brookline Blvd. Divine Liturgy on Tuesday at 11am at Our Lady of Victory on Tropical Ave.

We will have more on Tony Mowod’s career and legacy at www.wzum.org and on the air in the days ahead. The rich tradition of jazz he shepherded for Pittsburgh will continue for years and years to come

From Scott Hanley, of WZUM - Sunday night at 8, 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.

Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci go through just a few of the great jazz releases and recorded discoveries from 2020 - many of them with a Pittsburgh connection!

Friday and Sunday Night at 6 - and Saturday at 1pm on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel!

A first look back at 2020 - with conversations and reflections that start in January - visits and music with Benny Benack III, Bobby Watson and Jane Monheit.

Once things started to pull back in March, WZUM worked in a different way, connecting with the Pittsburgh jazz scene near and far - as we all learned to connect differently.

Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday night at 5 on WZUM

Also -we will re-air our 3 hour tribute to Richie Cole, Sunday night at 8 on WZUM

The MCG Jazz Spotlight shines this Christmas weekend on our listeners as the guest DJs.

Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci play Holiday favorites submitted by you for our Listener’s Choice Holiday edition.

Friday and Sunday Night at 6 - and Saturday at 1pm on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel!

This has been a most unusual holiday season - we see friends and neighbors online and through video as much as more in person, but old traditions still hold firm.

A lot of sharing going on - and we share sounds from friends and neighbors all over — pianist Bob Alberti shared this video from pianist and trumpeter Randy Waldman. We also share holiday sounds from Kenny Blake, Sean Jones, Tania Grubbs, Johnny Costa, Deanna Witkowski, Joe Negri and a few other surprises.

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

The MCG Jazz Spotlight shines on holiday recordings done for the MCG Jazz record label.

Also, a new recording with guitarist Mark Strickland and bassist Tony DePaolis from the new online video special, Home for the Holidays

Friday and Sunday Night at 6 - and Saturday at 1pm on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel!