Inspired by the song “Blue Like Billie” by Pittsburgh area vocalist, educator and activist Phat Man Dee, Kate Borger delves into metaphors, similes and general comparisons in music.

Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon. 101.1 FM or wzum.org or talk to your smart speaker and ask her to "Play WZUM!”

Music from Gene Ludwig, the Norside Organ Trio, the Alex Arnest Trio, Darden Purcell, Allan Harris, Camille Thurman, Pete Escovedo and Buster Williams (with Jean Baylor!)

Also - a conversation with Norside’s drummer, Steve Ippolito, share a sneak preview of the CD - and a secret about the name!

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

Three surprising concerts coming in November to MCG Jazz

To share some of the pending music and stories, Marty Ashby invites some very special guests on this week's MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Sean Jones, Flavio Chamis and Benny Benack III.

MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.

Pete Escovedo, Etienne Charles, PittJazz 2023 and more on the Scene

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

Watch Terri Bell and Roger Humphries as they present the 2023 BNY Mellon JazzLive Legacy Award to Dwayne Dolphin, Tuesday October 17, 2023. The ceremony was just before a performance by the Baylor Project, featuring one of Dwayne’s mentees, Pittsburgh native and bassist Richie Goods.

Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci discover lost recordings by unknown artists such as Claudia Thompson and Arv Garrison, as well as unearthed treasures by some of our favorite musicians including the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Mundell Lowe and Stanley Turrentine.

MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.

October has been action packed in Pittsburgh for jazz fans and venues - and the rest of the fall continues to be filled with a diverse array of musical riches.

Tuesday October 17 featured the Jazz opening for the newly renovated Greer Cabaret Theater on Penn Avenue with the Baylor project - featuring Pittsburgh native, bassist Richie Goods.

Richie Goods on stage with the Baylors was a special treat, since one of his Pittsburgh mentors, Dwayne Dolphin was also on the stage at the start of the night receiving the JazzLive Legacy Award

Hear the festivities and music on the Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.

MCG Jazz Spotlight Show host Marty Ashby talks with NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws.

Also, they shine the spotlight on what Hubert has in store for his concerts at MCG Jazz on October 21.

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