Marty Ashby welcomes drummer, composer, and Pitt Jazz Studies Artistic Director Chad Taylor for a powerful celebration of rhythm, innovation, and legacy. The program marks two anniversaries: the 55th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar, originally founded by Pittsburgh’s own Nathan Davis, and the 55th anniversary of Max Roach’s groundbreaking percussion collective M’Boom.

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Kate Borger “Lingers Awhile” with music she loves with no particular theme or genre.

A music mix curated by Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Marty Ashby welcomes drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt to focus on a deep listen to two Pittsburgh-born masters, violinist Joe Kennedy Jr. and guitarist Ray Crawford, through some of their hard-to-find, rarely heard recordings.

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A sneak preview of a “New” Horace Silver album from 60 years ago, featuring Pittsburgh’s own Roger Humphries on drums.

A visit with Tim Stevens about B-Pep Jazz - coming to the Heinz History Center, October 27th. And music from drummer Joe Chambers - in for the Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert in November.

The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.

Inspired by the song “Blue Like Billie” by Pittsburgh area vocalist, educator, composer and activist Phat Man Dee, Kate Borger delves into metaphors, similes and general comparisons in music.

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Marty Ashby celebrates the artistry of guitarist and renaissance man Jack Wilkins, whose lyrical phrasing and sophisticated swing made him a giant among modern jazz guitarists.

Special guest Sheryl Bailey, a close friend and colleague, joins the conversation to share personal stories and musical insights.

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This week marked the last episode of Emmet's Place. Pianist Emmet Cohen led a remarkable collection of musical friends, staring during COVID on YouTube. We celebrate that on this episode of The Scene this week as we revisit a conversation we had with Emmet Cohen about Emmet's Place last year before the Pittsburgh international Jazz festival.

The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.

Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate the the birthdays and music of many jazz notables born in October

Featuring music from artists from Howard Roberts, Clare Fischer, Esperanza Spalding, Barney Kessel, Pepper Adams and more!