A celebration of performer, audio engineer, teacher, and mentor, George Heid, Sr.

Marty Ashby is joined by George Heid III to share special stories about his father, and also from others in the Heid family, including the brothers of George Heid, Sr. Jim and Bill Heid.

Friday night and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

Remembering Astrid Gilberto, who passed away in early June. Kate shares performances by Gilberto with Tom Jobim and also Pittsburgh’s Stanley Turrentine - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Jazz in July has a decidedly Pittsburgh accent for the region - with homecomings and active showings by some of the best the ‘burgh has to offer.

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

Marty Ashby, VP & Executive Producer of MCG Jazz visits with Dr. Ron Carter - noted bassist, bandleader and educator who now also has a long-in-the-making documentary which has aired on PBS, and it still available at PBS.org

Ron Carter shares just a few stories from his diverse career - from studying classical music and the cello early on, to becoming the go-to upright bassist on more than 2,400 recordings, including Miles Davis, Milt Jackson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Freddie Hubbard and scores of recordings under his own leadership.

Friday night and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

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

“Flying Home” with Lionel Hampton, Bill Evans “In a Sentimental Mood,” “Skylark” directly from Hoagy Carmichael and a burst of “Imagination” from Harry Connick Jr.

Erroll Garner’s birthdate is June 15, 1921, making this the summer of his 102nd year. We take a dive off to the Monterey Peninsula and visit Carmel for a legendary, accidental recording.

Pittsburgh’s Erroll Garner was a graduate of Westinghouse High - and we’ll hear sounds from other Westinghouse High graduates, Ahmad Jamal and Frank Cunimondo, plus a tribute to Erroll from adopted Pittsburghers Ernest McCarty Jr and the late Geri Allen.

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

Sounds of Summer, Juneteenth and Freedom - Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning

Kate brings music to celebrate the coming Summer Solstice - and also Juneteenth - from Eddie Jefferson to Louis Jordan, Lizz Wright to Luke Carlos O’Reilly.

Rhythm a Ning - with Kate Borger - Friday at 10am, Saturdays at 11 on 1550 AM • 88.1 FM • 101.1 FM WZUM and WZUM.org