Steve Smith and Vital Information in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Marty Ashby talks with Modern Drummer’s #1 and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Smith. They discuss Steve’s band Vital Information, the current tour, the band’s new recording release and take a look back at some of Steve’s influences.
Tune in to WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel Friday and Sunday at 6PM Saturday at 1PM and online at wzum.org
Kate Borger Celebrates Cole Porter on Rhythm-a-Ning
Happy Birthday Joe Negri! On the Scene on WZUM
The PJO in Carnegie for a Night to Remember - June 10 and more in June on the Scene
The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Night to Remember at the Carnegie in Carnegie with Anqwenique Wingfield
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library is pulling out all the stops for its 2023 annual benefit - the last benefit before the Music Hall closes for renovations in January 2024.
We visit with Maggie Forbes about the major event for the Carnegie in Carnegie as the historic facility gets ready for major renovations to the Music Hall in 2024.
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.
Remembering Creed Taylor in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Famed Record Producer Creed Taylor died in August 2022 at the age of 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 nights at 6, Saturday at 1pm.
Sounds of Summer in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Join Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci for a highlight of summer concerts presented by and in partnership with MCG Jazz. Learn about the 3rd season of Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Inside/Outside summer series, jazz at South Park and Hartwood Acres for the Allegheny County Parks, Market Square concerts and more.
Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.