This week, we talk with bass legend Ron Carter, who opens the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, September 16 with his Foursight Quartet.

Also, Tony Levin of the Levin Brothers, Samara Joy and Orrin Evans.

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

Famed Record Producer Creed Taylor died in August at age 93, leaving behind an influential catalog of work, including releases on Bethlehem, ABC-Paramount, Impulse, Verve, A&M records and his own CTI label.

Marty Ashby shares a sliver of the recordings Taylor oversaw - and shares stories from Creed Taylor, himself. Creed Taylor in the Spotlight on MCG Jazz - Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.

September homecomings, returns and farewells on the Scene.

We visit with vocalist Lisa Ferraro, coming home to Pittsburgh for the Monroeville Jazz Festival September 3 - and share our visit with the late great organist (and more) Joey DeFrancesco from 2019, just before the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Joey passed away last week at the age of 51.

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

Kate Borger celebrates the music and the birthday of the great Charlie Parker, born August 29th, 1920.

Hear sounds from Charles “Yardbird” Parker and his incredible contributions to music - and an emphasis on singers influenced by Parker. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Charlie Parker's 102nd Birthday; Roger Humphries Swings on the Rivers; Catherine Russell sings September 10th

We visit with Roger Humphries about his River Boat Ride on the Gateway Clipper Sunday August 28 from 12:30 to 4 - and the awarding of the Pass it On award to Mensah Wali of Kente Arts. And we enjoy the new record from Catherine Russell, coming to Kente Arts in Pittsburgh - Saturday September 10th.

The Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.

Early in October, 2019, MCG Jazz celebrated RADical Days with a special live recording of the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour with Marty Ashby and recently inducted Pittsburgh Jazz Legend, pianist Max Leake. This is that show!

Max plays music favorites, and also performs a few numbers on the Steinway grand piano that was used for many years by pianist Johnny Costa for the iconic PBS show (made in Pittsburgh), Mister Rogers Neighborhood.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM!

Celebrate the celebration of happiness with Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

A visit with drummer, bandleader and composer T.S. Monk. Including - the story of how T.S. Monk’s first Drum Kit arrive at his house - from Art Blakey!

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