Orrin Evans and Caleb Wheeler Curtis seek Jason Moran for their next record project, as heard at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Orrin Evans and Caleb Wheeler Curtis seek Jason Moran for their next record project, as heard at the Pittsburgh  International Jazz Festival

The “family reunion” that is the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival had a lot of smiles and conversations mixed with with great music.

Stories of music, highway routes and family - all a part of this week’s Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.

Walter "Wolfman" Washington owes his Singing to Johnny Adams

Walter "Wolfman" Washington owes his Singing to Johnny Adams

After years on the road with the singer of tunes like “Ya Ya” and “Workin’ on a Coal Mine,” Walter “Wolfman” Washington came back to New Orleans where he connected with famed blues, jazz and gospel singer, Johnny Adams.

Walter “Wolfman” Washington plays at the Highmark Blues and Heritage Festival Wednesday night at 7:30, part of a two day lineup of events at Highmark Stadium, Station Square. Details at https://blues.awaacc.org

Ron Carter, Orrin Evans, Samara Joy and Tony Levin - a Stunning September for Jazz on the Scene - on WZUM

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