Playing Favorites with Ken Quinn on the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Playing Favorites with Ken Quinn on the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby invites guest host, jazz enthusiast and MCG Jazz head usher, Ken Quinn, to play an eclectic mix of music from Ken’s extensive collection from Jim Hall, Joe Sample, Lee Morgan and Jackie McLean to Jeff Golub and Madeleine Peyroux.

Hear Bebop, contemporary jazz and a unique twist on a classic Eddy Arnold song, plus a swinging Count Basie tune recorded at MCG Jazz with the Bob Mintzer Big Band.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

Remembering Richie Cole, one year past, on WZUM

Remembering Richie Cole, one year past, on WZUM

It has been a year since adopted Pittsburgher Richie Cole died. On this anniversary, we’ve prepared an extended version of our celebration of the music and life of Richie Cole with love from friends and family.

Monday night, May 3rd from 7-10pm.

In this 3 hours - music of Richie with Buddy Rich, Eddie Jefferson, Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods, Mark Murphy, the Manhattan Transfer, Bob Beldon, and from his “Pittsburgh Years,” including his recent release “Cannonball” - including Kenia, Roger Humphries, Reggie Watkins, Mark Perna, Vince Taglieri and much more.

Celebrating April 30th - the 10th International Jazz Day on the Scene

Celebrating April 30th - the 10th International Jazz Day on the Scene

Friday, April 30 is the culmination of worldwide celebrations of jazz, including an international jazz concert at 5pm ET on International Jazz Day. Watch the live concert for free on jazzday.com, YouTube or Facebook. It’s also just the day after Duke Ellington’s Birthday on April 29!

Plus, we celebrate the spread of jazz on the radio - including internationally with hosts like Willis Conover of Voice of America.

Music and stories and screens on the Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.