Erroll Garner’s birthdate is June 15, 1921, so while we’re still in this “centennial” year - it’s time to go to the Monterey Peninsula and visit the groundbreaking, accidental concert recording that became a massive jazz hit.
Plus sound from other Westinghouse High graduates, Ahmad Jamal and Frank Cunimondo, plus a visit with drummer Thomas Wendt.
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci discover lost recordings by unknown artists such as Claudia Thompson and Arv Garrison, as well as unearthed treasures by some of our favorite musicians including the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Mundell Lowe and Stanley Turrentine.
MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, hosts Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate the the birthdays and music of many jazz notables.
Featuring music from artists from Betty Carter, Woody Herman and Gary Peacock to Gil Evans and Jay Beckenstein, plus Pittsburgh’s own Maxine Sullivan and Jimmy Ponder
WZUM is again a Media Sponsor for Jazz Poetry Month at City of Asylum / Alphabet City, North Side - and we visit with Abby Lembersky, the Director of Programs at City of Asylum about the move of the event from September to May.
The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.
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
