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

We are passing the midpoint of a very busy August on the Pittsburgh Scene - and we lend an eye toward what’s coming into September - most of it still officially “Summer” until the equinox - but there’s autumn in the air.

We countdown just a fraction of what’s in store on The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.

Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci honor the legacy of vocal jazz legend, Tony Bennett with a collection of music and comments in celebration of Tony Bennett's incredible talent and impact on the jazz community and beyond.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday at 6:00pm and Saturday at 1:00pm on The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM, or online at WZUM.org.

Kate Borger herds together cats and especially dogs in songs for the dog days of Summer

It is jazz and blues, unleashed with Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

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

A Happy Summer to you from the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel, WZUM!

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