BPEP Jazz - Lighthouse Arts Jazz - The Baylor Project - and Celebrating Dwayne Dolphin on the Scene
Matthew Whitaker in the MCGJazz Spotlight
Gershwin at 125 - S'Wonderful Sounds with Kate and George and Friends
Something to Live For - The Past Present and Future of Jazz on Penn Ave - on the Scene
This fall in Pittsburgh - the legacy of jazz is very present - and pointing to a bright future. Downtown Penn Avenue might be appropriately named “Jazz Avenue” with the newly renovated Lounge at the Greer Cabaret welcoming Jazz each Tuesday in the greatly expanded, renovated space - Con Alma continuing with local and touring jazz artists on stage 7 days a week - and the world premier of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For at the O’Rielly Theater.
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.
Eliane Elias in the MCGJazz Spotlight
Marty Ashby shares a special show featuring her recordings as well as recordings by her husband and bassist Marc Johnson - who played in Bill Evans' last trio.
Eliane Elias and Marc Johnson also stop by for a chat about their music and experiences - and some very special connections and surprises.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Festivities after the Festival - on the Scene
The days after the four days of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival still have us catching our breath - and this time on the scene, we’ll just recount some of the highlights - more to come in the days ahead.
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.