It’s the big reveal - the MCG Jazz Season 36 has been announced - with legendary performers and new innovators on the jazz scene. Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci play music from the artists who are touring to MCG Jazz next season.
The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
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.
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
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.
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.
WZUM's Jazz Central - for live Jazz events in the Pittsburgh Region. Send your information about live jazz in an email to info@wzum.org
