Jazz in the Movies - and the Oscars - in the MCGJazz Spotlight
An Oscars weekend preview with a jazz perspective -
Host Renée Govanucci is joined by MCG Jazz Patron Services Manager, Robin Schmeider, to discuss and hear sounds connected to many award winning and nominated films of this year - and last year, too!
The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Vocal Jazz with Vanessa Rubin, Alexis Cole, Kat Edmonson and more
Women in Jazz - visiting with singers with great stories - Vanessa Rubin, Kat Edmonson and Alexis Cole
We visited with just before the COVID-19 times - and they had music projects and tours put on hold and alterations for two years - and now - some great things to share. Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
David Jaye on 50 years in radio and jazz in the MCGJazz Spotlight
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.