Gene Ludwig is remembered in this week’s MCG Jazz Spotlight Show on WZUM.

Guided by a 1998 MCG Jazz Archives Interview conducted by Dwayne Dolphin, Gene Ludwig shares stories, from hearing Jimmy Smith for the first time, to the time he flipped a coin to decide whether or not to become a musician full-time.

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

Kate Borger serves up a musical picnic for Summer. A cornucopia of great sounds with an appetizing menu on Rhythm-a-Ning.

The Frim Fram Sauce is a key ingredient from Nat King Cole - and then add in hot dogs, red beans, salt peanuts, ice cream, beverages, barbecue and more. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Homecomings, Highlights, Howie and Joy of Jazz in July - the Pittsburgh Scene - on WZUM

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

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.