In a continued appreciation of Jazz during Jazz Appreciation Month, Marty Ashby invites guest host, jazz enthusiast and MCG Jazz head usher, Ken Quinn, to play an eclectic mix of music from Ken’s extensive collection from Jim Hall, Joe Sample, Lee Morgan and Jackie McLean to Jeff Golub and Madeleine Peyroux.

Hear Bebop, contemporary jazz and a unique twist on a classic Eddy Arnold song, plus a swinging Count Basie tune recorded at MCG Jazz with the Bob Mintzer Big Band.

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

We salute Duke Ellington as a part of Jazz Appreciation Month. We’ll also hear sounds from the special 70th birthday party event held by President Nixon in 1969.

Celebrations of Duke by many notables, and also some Pittsburgh natives, too!

Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.

Music from the artists performing at MCG Jazz during Jazz Appreciation Month and on International Jazz Day, April 30th, including Gary Bartz, Jay Ashby, La Tanya Hall, Victor Provost, Dan Wilson, Stefon Harris and NEA Jazz Master, Billy Hart.

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

Jazz Appreciation Month was launched by the Smithsonian 20 years ago - yet the appreciation of jazz goes far beyond the boundaries of that US agency.

This week, we visit with guitarist Stephane Wrembel - who is coming to Pittsburgh at Club Cafe, April 26th. Wrembel is from France (though lives now in New Jersey), and received much of his guitar inspiration from the great Django Reinhardt. Also, more music from Christian Sands - ALSO in Pittsburgh April 26th!

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

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