We visit with guitarist Ron Affif, coming back to Pittsburgh with Tania Grubbs and David Budway on August 16; Also, looking back to Harlem, August 12, 1958 for the legendary photo, now known as “A Great Day in Harlem.”

Plus music from Kirk Whalum, in this weekend for the Community Empowerment Association in Homewood, plus a new addition to the lineup for September’s Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, pianist and smooth jazz innovator Bob James. Also, coming up on the Pittsburgh scene - pianist Deanna Witkowski, guitarist John Scofield and saxophonist Jason Kush.

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

Host Marty Ashby sits with Chris and Dan Brubeck, who performed and recorded with their father since the 1970s,

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight show, Chris and Dan Brubeck expand upon the compelling stories of their father, Dave, as well as their mother Iola that were shared during their concert at MCG Jazz in early 2022.

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

Con Alma Changes - and melodies linger on - the Pittsburgh Scene on WZUM.

We share a visit with chef and co-owner Josh Ross, plus conversations with two of the three performers that night - organist Cliff Barnes and drummer James Johnson III.

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

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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

Kate Borger with Sounds, Stardust and Destinations on Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, 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