The Rhythm Section's singers. Guests hosts - drummer Thomas Wendt and bassist Tony DePaolis join Marty Ashby to discuss their favorite jazz vocalists on this week's MCG Jazz Spotlight Show.

The three of them dig deep into the likes of Jo Stafford, Sandy Staley & Flo Cassinelli, Roberta Peck, Roberta Flack with Quincy Jones and more.

Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.

Kate Borger brings music from Broadway show as performed by jazz artists.

From Richard Rogers to Stephen Sondheim, you’ll “get rhythm” and Broadway on Rhythm a Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

September Swings in Pittsburgh, including the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We visit with saxophonist and South Hills native Chelsea Baratz, bandleader Oscar Hernandez, trumpeter/pianist Nicholas Payton - and also check in with pianist Aaron Diehl - performing September 11th for Chamber Music Pittsburgh.

The Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.

Remembering the music and the impact of Dr. Billy Taylor.

Marty Ashby, VP & Executive Producer of MCG Jazz and Renée J. Govanucci, Director, MCG Jazz, share the music of one the most influential jazz advocates of the 20th century - Dr. Billy Taylor.

Kate Borger shares music for September, including performers in Pittsburgh for the Monroeville Jazz Festival - Saturday September 2nd at the Tall Trees Amphitheater at the Monroeville Community Park. Hear music from Kenny Blake,and Roger Humphries and the RH factor.

Also, sunny sounds from Brazil’s Gal Costa and Eliane Elias and New Orleans legends James Booker and Louis Armstrong. Plus, a couple of tracks from guitarist Stephane Wrembel, coming to Club Cafe September 7th!

- Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, visual artist Carmen Lundy comes to Pittsburgh for Kente Arts Sept 9th - we visit with her and share some music; The latest from Peter Stumpf on the 8th Piano Day Pittsburgh - set for the daytime of that same day. More Live Jazz from the PIJF all around town. Also - pianist Tom Roberts has a dinner and a show in Southpointe this month.

And - this week marks Charlie Parker's 103rd Birthday;

The Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.

As the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 66th anniversary, Tim Jackson, the artistic director for more than 30 years visits with Marty Ashby the history of the Festival, including how he took over the role from its founder, Jimmy Lyons.

Music recorded at the storied festival fills the hour - including Miles Davis, Shirley Horn, Chick Corea and Diana Krall.

Sounds from Monterey on the MCGJazz Spotlight Hour on WZUM

Kate Borger celebrates the music and the birthday of the great Charlie Parker, born August 29th, 1920.

Hear sounds from Charles “Yardbird” Parker and his incredible contributions to music - and an emphasis on singers influenced by Parker. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.