Hosts Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci share music from the collection of Renée’s father in a very special program.
The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Bassist Richie Goods and trombonist Emmett Goods are brothers. They came up through Pittsburgh’s jazz and music culture - but moved away years ago. They return for a double-bill performance Friday August 4th at the South Park Amphitheater collaboration with MCG Jazz.
We also share music from Rex Trimm and Betty Douglas as we mourn Betty’s passing, sounds from performers for this weekend’s concert at the Kelly / Strayhorn Theater, and a new release from Pittsburgh almost-native Allan Harris.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
On Scene on WZUM - we visit with Dr. Jacqueline L. Young, Executive Director of the Jazz Workshop - about the continuing work of the JWI - and about the celebration concert coming to the Kelly Strayhorn Theater - Saturday July 29 at 7.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
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.
WZUM's Jazz Central - for live Jazz events in the Pittsburgh Region. Send your information about live jazz in an email to info@wzum.org
