Perfect Weather, Music for Days and Pittsburgh This Weekend - the Scene on WZUM

Perfect Weather, Music for Days and Pittsburgh This Weekend - the Scene on WZUM

The Scene on WZUM has a visit with Janis Burley, leader of both the August Wilson Center and the PIJF.

Plus, some comments from vocalists Michael Mayo and Ekep Nkwelle, guitarist John Shannon and saxophonist Branford Marsalis - plus music from them and Kandace Springs, Theron Brown, Etienne Charles and Orrin Evans.

WZUM will be on hand, live, for a Taste of Jazz Friday night to full days and evenings of Jazz downtown on Saturday and Sunday.

Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM

Stars Align for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on the Scene on WZUM

Stars Align for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on the Scene on WZUM

We visit with two of the notable new vocal stars on the scene - Ekep Nkwelle and Michael Mayo,

Orrin Evans returns on the Jazz Train from the east - with his trio “Tar Baby” on the main stage and the jam session at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Saturday night September 20.

Plus, we visit with Etienne Charles tells stories about the photo shoot for his new album “Gullah Roots.”

Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM

Kate Borger plays September Songs and Local Favorites on Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger plays songs of September, including September Song and September in the Rain from the like of Chet Baker, Steve Turre and Dakota Staton. Sounds new favorite the Chandler Travis Philharmonic.

Plus, music from performers playing soon in Pittsburgh - Jazzmeia Horn, Etienne Charles, Tower of Power and WZUM’s own Scott Hanley.

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Monty Alexander visits the MCG Jazz Spotlight

In an encore presentation just after his triumphant show at Hartwood Acres last week, a special hour with a great pianist with great stories!

Legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander shares an hour of timeless music and riveting stories with Marty Ashby in the MCG Jazz Spotlight. Hear Monty's favorite tunes from all eras of his career - including his latest vocal release!

The MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday at 6pm and Saturday at 1pm on The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM.

Branford Marsalis, Jazz Festival History and more on the Scene on WZUM

Branford Marsalis, Jazz Festival History and more on the Scene on WZUM

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