This time on the program - a focus on singers and connections - we visit with vocalist, educator and composer Ellie Martin, who while she calls Toledo home, has great affection for Pittsburgh and many of its influences and charms. Ellie has a new release just out, and will be visiting Con Alma May 23rd and the Westylvania Jazz and Blues Festival in Indiana May 24th.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.
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.
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.
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.
WZUM's Jazz Central - for live Jazz events in the Pittsburgh Region. Send your information about live jazz in an email to info@wzum.org
