Earl Hines, Lois Deppe, Marva Josie, Mary Lou and Madam C. J. Walker

We focus on the major jazz figure of Earl “Fatha” Hines. Called “Fatha” because he was, early in his career, considered the father of what became jazz piano. Plus, a visit with the vocalist who toured with him for 16 years late in his career - Clariton’s Marva Josie

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

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show Marty Ashby spotlights the music of composer, guitarist, and Bossa Nova pioneer Oscar Castro-Neves.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

Mardi Gras is just around the corner - and that celebration has a unique musical feel to it in the Caribbean and North America - which brings us to the confluence of sounds in jazz, and in Pittsburgh.

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

Legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander shares an hour of timeless music and riveting stories with Marty Ashby in the MCG Jazz Spotlight. Hear Monty's favorite tunes from all eras of his career - including his latest vocal release!

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

This week on "Rhythm-a-ning": an early celebration for Valentine's Day with romantic tunes performed by the likes of Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Parker, Freddy Cole, Samara Joy and John Boutté.

Join Kate Borger Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM!

Black History Month is a time to consider stories, connections and influences. As we look at jazz in Pittsburgh and beyond, we seem to be living in times of history-making for the future. The jazz scene in Pittsburgh in February and into the spring looks like an apt reflection of the significance of the now for the what is to come - including Vocalist Vanisha Gould at the August Wilson Center, Jim Snidero at Con Alma, South African pianist, bandleader and healer Nduduzo Makhathini for Kente Arts and more.

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

There’s a tune that Dizzy Gillespie and John Lewis wrote in about 1948 called “Two Bass Hit.” Many folks have performed and recorded it over the years, including Pittsburgh Pianist Sonny Clark. We start the show off with that - but then add one more Bass - with three Pittsburgh Bass masters highlighted with new recording projects.

Richie Goods, Eli Naragon and Anton DeFade.

Plus, we celebrate the birthdays of two Pittsburgh Jazz Legends - Trumpeter Roy Eldridge and drummer, bandleader and educator Roger Humphries, Sr!

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

Jim Cunningham, the voice of WQED, is guest hosts in this week's MCG Jazz Spotlight Show alongside Marty Ashby. They chat and play a raft of Jim's jazz favorites, including Dave Brubeck, Ella Fitzgerald, Wynton Marsalis, Weather Report and Charlie Parker.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.