April is Jazz Appreciation Month - and this time out, a salute to major American Jazz organizations who have been a major part of the resurgence of jazz across the country.

Hear sounds by the the SF Jazz Collective, Kenny Burrell, the Mack Avenue Superband, Dr John, Sean Jones, Paquito D’Rivera with the New York Voices, Sean Jones and more - as shepherded to our stages and airwaves by the likes of Jazz St. Louis, SF Jazz, the Detroit Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tri-C Jazz, MCGJazz and more.

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

April Jazz Appreciation - We visit with Terri Bell of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and Hugo Cruz about his upcoming presentation on the History of Cuban Jazz at the Greer Cabaret, Tuesday April 12.

Plus, music from Vanessa Rubin, Kenny Blake, Bill Heid, Michael Weiss and Kat Edmonson - all a part of the Scene in April in Pittsburgh.

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

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.

April Jazz Appreciation - Pianist Michael Weiss, the JazzLive lineup and highlights for Jazz Appreciation Month

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

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.