Celebrating Duke Ellington - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning
Kate Borger Celebrates the birthday of Duke Ellington with music from his recordings, plus sounds from many musical admirers - including Dr. John, Mose Allison, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Regina Carter and more.
Duke’s Day with Kate Borger Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM!
Happenings in Spring and Summer - on the Scene
For Fans of Jazz, there will scores and scores of events to enjoy in the sunshine - including jazz at the parts, and on the rivers with the Roger Humphries River Boat Ride June 30th.
The 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival returns to Liberty Avenue, downtown, in front of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center with 3 days of free and ticketed events September 20 through the 22nd.
The 20th year for Jazz Poetry month - throughout the month of May at Alphabet City / City of Asylum on the North Side.
The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.
Lost Sounds Found - Jazz treasures discovered in the MCGJazz Spotlight
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.
Kate Borger Plays Music Her Mother Loved on Rhythm-a-Ning
The Pittsburgh Jazz Fest 1964 - Mary Lou Williams and more - on the Scene
Louie Bellson - Music and Stories in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Louie Bellson - His Music and Stories in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Hear why Duke Ellington deemed Bellson "the world's greatest musician" as Marty Ashby of MCG Jazz visits with Ken Kimery of the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian.
Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.