Remembering Richie Cole, Five years past

Remembering Richie Cole, Five years past

It has been a year since adopted Pittsburgher Richie Cole died. On this anniversary, we’ve prepared an extended version of our celebration of the music and life of Richie Cole with love from friends and family.

ONLINE ONLY - Richie with Buddy Rich, Eddie Jefferson, Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods, Mark Murphy, the Manhattan Transfer, Bob Beldon, and from his “Pittsburgh Years,” including his recent release “Cannonball” - including Kenia, Roger Humphries, Reggie Watkins, Mark Perna, Vince Taglieri and much more.

Remembering Pat Martino with Marty Ashby and Mark Koch - the MCGJazz Spotlight

Remembering Pat Martino with Marty Ashby and Mark Koch - the MCGJazz Spotlight

An archive program with host Marty Ashby and special guest, guitarist Mark Koch, sharing their favorite Pat Martino compositions and personal stories about the legendary guitarist who died November 1st 2021 at the age of 77.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center - Online and on WZUM

2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center during Jazz Appreciation Month

Hosted by Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran, the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert will take place one-night-only on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET at the Kennedy Center. WZUM will have the event on our homepage - and broadcast the concert Sunday night at 8pm after the Billie Holiday series, “No Regrets.”

A Cuppa with with Kate - A Musical Tour of Coffee and Tea on Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger shares songs about coffee - and Tea - on this week’s musical journey.

From the “Java JIve” of Manhattan Transfer to Nat “King” Cole “Taking his Sugar to Tea,” there’s even more surprises in store, including Pittsburgh connections like Erroll Garner, Kenny Blake, Tony Campbell and Bethany James!

Join Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.