Saxophonist and Bandleader Branford Marsalis is among the notable headliners for this year’s Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We Visit with him about his new record, “Belonging” and about much, much more, including his return in the last year to New Orleans.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
This week, the Spotlight turns toward Scott Hanley.
Though most widely recognized as General Manager of WZUM Radio, Scott is also a gifted singer, and a lifelong jazz advocate. Sitting in with host Marty Ashby, Scott shares an autobiographical playlist of the music that shaped him, from the great jazz voices and bandleaders who inspired his career to the colleagues and friends he has performed alongside.
Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
Kate Borger and her annual celebration of the music and the birthday of the great Charlie Parker, born August 29th, 1920.
Hear sounds from Charles “Yardbird” Parker and his incredible contributions to music - and an emphasis on singers influenced by Parker. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.
Pittsburgh Jazz Stories - Lou Stellute Dwayne Dolphin and Jon Bartel on the Scene on WZUM
This week’s program came from conversations in early August on the lawn at the Highland Park “Jazz at the Reservoir” series with Roger Humphries and the RH Factor - Specifically with Lou Stellute and Dwayne Dolphin.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
MCG Jazz Staff Picks on the Spotlight Show
With the MCG Jazz 39th season just around the corner, our staff join Marty Ashby in the studio to talk about the artists performing this coming season. You'll hear our favorites by Kurt Elling, Bela Fleck, Mindi Abair, Endea Owens, and more!
Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
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
