Hendrik Meurkens visits for the holidays - and gigs - Remembering Joe Dallas, Sr. - the Scene
Hendrik Meurkens is well known and well traveled as a virtuoso on vibraphone and jazz harmonica - from Germany to New York, Brazil and quite often of late, Pittsburgh.
We caught up with Hendrik this week, recording a new release in the studio and performing at Con Alma, Downtown, Saturday night,
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
If a Piano Could Talk - at MCG Jazz
Jazz and the movies - Pink Panthers, Fred Astaire, Casablanca and more with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning on WZUM
Bill Heid with a New CD, and on 57 years of Music for a Living - the Scene
The Dedication of and a Dedication to Bill Strickland in the MCGJazz Spotlight
Marty Ashby sits down with Bill Strickland for an intimate conversation about Bill’s life. The pair discuss how Bill not only recently received his 24th honorary doctorate, but also had the home of MCG Jazz at 1815 Metropolitan St. (which he had built 36 years ago) dedicated in his name as the William E. Strickland Jr. Building.
As always Bill brought in his favorite albums to play including music from Ray Brown, Astrud Gilberto, Cal Tjader, George Benson and more.
MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
A mix from James Booker and Ethel Waters to Jon Batiste and Kat Edmonson and more with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning on WZUM
The Erroll Garner Centennial - and warm sounds from Carmel on the Scene
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