We visit with saxophonist Gary Bartz - performing at the New Hazlett Theater for the Kente Arts Alliance on Saturday, December 3rd.

Gary Bartz grew up in Baltimore, studied music in New York and even played quite a bit at the Crawford grill as a young musician. Some stories and sound worth hearing.

Plus, more musical homecomings and meaningful new releases on the Scene - our program of new jazz, jazz news and interview on WZUM.

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

Marty Ashby celebrates the life and music of Pittsburgh Jazz Legend Joe Dallas.

Hear stories about the circus, trips to Japan, and sounds from Danny Conn, Joe Negri, Joe Dallas Jr. and more.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight show - Friday and Sunday at 6pm and Saturday at 1pm on The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM.

Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael with music performed by Curtis Fuller, Jazzmeia Horn, Joe Williams, Lisa Ferraro, Joshua Redman, Dr. John and more.

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11.

As the Jazz Scene in Pittsburgh has grown in this resurgence, clubs and venues are busy - and so are the recording studios.

We talk with saxophonist Tony Campbell about his latest, “Blues Ballads and Beyond,” a new outing with young performers writing new songs (Antonio Croes, Ben Sherman, Patrick Whitehead), and vocals by notables on the scene, Fred Pugh and Bethany James.

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

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, hosts Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci play music some of the newest releases on the JazzWeek charts that WZUM and many other stations share each week. This week, Pittsburgh and MCG play a prominent role on stations all across the country!

The MCG Jazz Spotlight show - Friday and Sunday at 6pm and Saturday at 1pm on The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM.

A little bit of this, a little bit of that. We have a great mix of artists in Pittsburgh with new releases just out or upcoming, some great touring performers, and some jazz traditions to celebrate, too.

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

Marty Ashby visits with Pittsburgh Jazz Legend Roger Humphries just days after his acceptance in Philadelphia of the Mid-Atlantic Arts Living Legacy Jazz Award.

It’s a celebration of Roger and all things Jazz in Pittsburgh and beyond. The MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday night and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel.

Bring out Your Saxophones! Cory Weeds, Tia Fuller, Boney James and Kenny Blake on the Scene on WZUM

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