Kurt Elling and Nicole Mitchell - in our Future and in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Jazz Festival Preview with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning
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
The Mark Strickland Organ Trio at the Greer Cabaret Lounge in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
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
September Celebrations with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning
Celebrate the September birthdays of a whole bunch of birthdays of very talented folks.
The list includes Champion Fulton, Mel Tormé, Charles Brown, Harry Connick, Jr, Charlie Byrd, Cannonball Adderley - and one surprise at the end of the show
Join Kate Borger for Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, 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.



