Pianists Harry and Bobby Cardillo are well known in Pittsburgh. Bobby passed away in 2019, while his son returned to the area in the early 2000’s, but hasn’t been busy on the scene for a while.

That is changing - with a July 16 a concert at Squirrel Hill Christian Church featuring the Harry Cardillo Trio and special guests - vocalist Michele Bensen and reed master Lou Schreiber.

We talked with Harry about his music, his father and the influences of Ahmad Jamal and McCoy Tyner early in Harry’s career. We also hear music with Bobby Cardillo, Sandy Staley, Tim Eyermann and Lou Schreiber and Michele Bensen.

The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM

Pianist and composer Steve Rudolph visits with Marty Ashby for a moment in the MCG Jazz Spotlight. Hear stories about Steve’s early years and influences

Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

With the lifting of many COVID-19 mitigations, more and more clubs and venues are opening up in the Pittsburgh region - and in the month of July, we see the likelihood of more than 120 different events, inside, outside and online in the jazz scene - including a Pittsburgh Jazz Extravaganza at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Listen to the SCENE on WZUM - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.

July 2nd marks the 91st Birthday of Pittsburgh native Ahmad Jamal - and Kate Borger shares a musical celebration, and also sounds of Summer

Also, a birthday nod to Johnny Hartman (July 3rd) and sounds of surprise from Cal Tjader & Carmen McRae, Caetano Veloso, Joe Henderson, Leslie Odom, Jr, and Desi Arnaz!

Sounds and Stories from guitarist and educator Kenny Burrell in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

We hear Kenny talk about his life and career from his NEA Jazz Masters oral history at the Smithsonian, and enjoy sounds from his long career that started in Detroit and has taken him all over the world.

Join Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci with a musical appreciation of Kenny Burrell in the MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

Join us for a visit with John Pizzarelli as we visit and talk about his new release of this new recording of solo guitar interpretation of Music by Pat Metheny.

John shares the story of how he completed the project, working with his iPad, the technical help of co-producer Rick Hayden, artwork from his wife, Jessica Molaskey, and lead sheets and encouragement from Pat Metheny, himself.

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

An Extra edition of the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show for Father’s Day, Marty Ashby and special guests pay tribute to their musical dads and all fathers for this Father’s Day weekend..

At special times on Sunday June 20 - 2pm and 8pm on WZUM

Marty Ashby and special guests pay tribute to their musical dads and all fathers for this Father’s Day weekend. Benny Benack III, James Johnson III, Eric DeFade, Anton DeFade, Don Aliquo, Jr., Lucas Ashby and Tony DePaolis play music with Dads in mind,

Sunday June 20 - 2pm and 8pm on WZUM

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight show - a new summer concert series partnership with Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse Inside/Outside Music Festival.

Starting June 24, and every Thursday for six weeks, MCG Jazz will be presenting live concerts at the Pittsburgh Playhouse downtown. This week’s show highlights the artists and their music you will hear at the concerts.

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