Bill Charlap stops by with Marty Ashby in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Pianist Bill Charlap stops by for a visit with Marty Ashby in the MCG Jazz Spotlight.
Bill shares some one biggest influences and favorite artists - including Miles Davis, Weather Report, Wynton Marsalis, Earl Hines and Bill Charlap’s wife, pianist and composer Renee Rosnes.
The MCG Jazz Spotlight, 6pm Friday and Sunday, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM.
New Releases blooming at home on the Scene
Byron Stripling and the PSO in the MCG Jazz Spotlight - with a touch of Brazil
Byron Stripling, Principal Pops Conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony, guest hosts along with Marty Ashby.
Byron and Marty talk all things Jobim as the two organizations come together to present the “Jobim with Stings” concert on March 19.
Charles McPherson comes to Pittsburgh - March 19 - on WZUM, Now in the Scene
We have an extended visit with Charles McPherson, stories about his early years in Detroit, his early mentorship by pianist Barry Harris, who lived just down the street and so much more.
Music and stories with Charles McPherson this week on The Scene. Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5pm on the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel.
Dr. Nelson Harrison in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Pittsburgh Jazz leader Dr. Nelson E. Harrison is our guest host for the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour
Marty Ashby of MCG Jazz is joined by Dr. Nelson Harrison, a musician, composer and avid jazz historian. Nelson Harrison and Marty Ashby share some great music and great stories of jazz, especially from a Pittsburgh perspective.
Women's History Month Jazz with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning on WZUM
Kate Borger will be presenting music made by women in jazz for the entire Women’s History Month of March. This week will feature music from Pittsburgh legends: Mary Lou Williams, Dakota Staton, Maxine Sullivan, and more!!
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