Blakey 102, Kurt Elling, and James Street News on the Scene
A Return of Jazz to James Street? Plus, at the moment, there are so many great performances ahead, you’ll need Jazz Central to keep track!
The pace of jazz and news about jazz continues - with many great performances still to be - including the long-awaited return by vocalist Kurt Elling - long delayed during the COVID-19 Lockdown, and now, at the Greer Cabaret with a new project with guitarist Charlie Hunter on October 26th. We talk with Kurt about the show, the new release, and play music from it, too.
Hear about it and hear the music - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
'Tis Autumn Jazz in Pittsburgh in MCGJazz Spotlight
Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci highlight events around Pittsburgh this fall - including MCG Jazz shows with Tierney Sutton, Clint Holmes, Patti Austin, and the Hot Sardines; There’s a new Deanna Witkowski record coming out soon (recorded in Pittsburgh at MCG) - plus the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert at the Playhouse - and much more.
The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Days of Future Jazz - October on the Scene
In October, more activity features Pittsburgh artists, national and international performers coming to perform, and a great number of performers with Pittsburgh connections coming back to visit and play. There are so many great performances ahead, you’ll need Jazz Central to keep track!
Hear about it and hear the music - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
Russell Ferrante on 40 years of the Yellowjackets, plus Bobby McFerrin, Maya Angelou and more - MCGJazz Spotlight
Jesse Fischer on tour - visits Pittsburgh; PSO Pops and Harlem's Heyday; Blues and Heritage 2021 on the Scene
We visit with pianist / composer Jesse Fischer - bringing his group from New York to Con Alma, Downtown as a part of a tour supported by an initiative from South Arts. Fischer has performed with many notables in the jazz, pop, and world music scenes, including Mino Cinélu, Sarah Elizabeth Charles, Becca Stevens, Grace Kelly and Lakecia Benjamin. His new project, “Resilience,” includes the talent of Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Becca Stevens and Gregoire Marét.
We play some of Jessse’s Music and talk about how it is to be touring again. He and his quartet play at Con Alma, Downtown - Thursday night 6-10.
Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.
Shorty Rogers, Great Music with Some of the Wittiest Tune Titles, Ever
MCG Jazz’s Marty Ashby has uncovered some gems by the great trumpeter, fluegelhornist, composer and arranger Shorty Rogers. From Shorty Rogers & His Giants, to collaborations with André Previn, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Carmen McRae and even Tarzan.
The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Echoes from the PIJF - BPEP Jazz - and The PSO, Jazz Poetry, MCG Jazz and more are on deck
This is the week after a phenomenal week for jazz in Pittsburgh - from Monday’s legion of Pittsburgh performers for BPEP Jazz at the Heinz History Center to the weekend of headliners at the Pittsburgh international Jazz Festival 2021
Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.