It is that “year end” time to look at what happened over the past months that made up 2021 - and, really, it is pretty hard to describe - as the COVID-19 times have blended the past two years together in some rather amorphous ways. But, all in all, for jazz in Pittsburgh - the creative and improvisatory enthusiasm led to a resilience that could not have been predicted or guaranteed.

We talk and play music about some of the notable Pittsburgh Jazz Moments of 2021.

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

Holiday sounds and stories - Mel Tormé, Charlie Brown, the MJQ and more on the Scene

There is much holiday season music around with a jazz feel to it - and much of it with good stories behind the sounds, too.

Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon and Sunday at 5 on WZUM.

Our friends at CBS Sunday Morning have a great affinity for great music and theater - and this new feature is a one WZUM Fans will enjoy! Some stories behind Christmastime is Here and a Charlie Brown Christmas

Bill Strickland and Marty Ashby pull out favorites and stories about legends, friends and appreciators of MCG Jazz. Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

We celebrate the holidays with sounds of Pittsburgh - and folks playing here. Plus, a nod to the new honor for Joe Negri with this month’s unveiling of the Joe Negri Guitar Legends Studio at the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University.

Plus - the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Maureen Budway, Sean Jones, Hugo Cruz and Caminos, and more holiday sounds!

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 and Renée Govanucci welcome this most wonderful time of the year – when they can play Christmas music!

Ease into the holiday season with a show of entirely contemporary jazz Christmas songs. Featured artists include Gerald Albright, Spyro Gyra, Cindy Bradley, Russ Freeman and more, including a brand new holiday release from Kirk Whalum.

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

A visit with Byron Stripling and Tamir Hendelman, the PSO Pops - and remembering Barry Harris

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

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show we pay tribute to Jazz Master Slide Hampton.

Host Marty Ashby is joined by Slide’s fellow trombonists and friends to tell stories, play music, and remember the life of this legend and innovator. Hear from Al Dowe and Etta Cox, Jay Ashby, Jeff Bush and much music.

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