Celebrating Stevie and Irving - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning
Sounds of Jazz for Spring in Pittsburgh on the Scene
There are many eggs in the jazz basket for Pittsburgh this spring - and we start off with Fred Astaire and go on from there - including new music from Bennie Benack III (with a tribute to Roger Humphries), Max Leake, Reggie Watkins, the Reid Hoyson Project, the Paxton / Spangler Band and Ellie Martin - all of whom are playing in Pittsburgh in the coming days and weeks.
Except for Fred Astaire - but we’ve got that for you to hear!
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.
International Jazz Celebrations on the MCG Jazz Spotlight
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.
Kate Borger Plays an Eclectic Mix of Standards with a Fresh Look on Rhythm-a-Ning
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.