This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show -a flashback to the 1990s and the WJJJ Smooth Jazz sampler albums.

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

Tuesday night, October 26th, just before a concert by vocalist Kurt Elling, Pittsburgh jazz and education icon - Dr. Harry Clark - was awarded the BNY Mellon JazzLive Legacy Award for 2021.

We also visit with saxophonist Jim Snidero, coming to Con Alma, Downtown on November 4th. Also, remembering trombonist Hill Jordan, who passed away this week at age 50.

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

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show Marty Ashby spotlights the music of composer, guitarist, and Bossa Nova pioneer Oscar Castro-Neves.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.