55 years of the Pitt Jazz Seminar with Chad Taylor in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
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.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
Linger Awhile with Kate Borger and Marvelous Melange of Music on Rhythm-a-Ning
Holiday for Pittsburgh Strings - Joe Kennedy, Jr and Ray Crawford in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Song for My Father at 60, B-Pep Jazz celebrates 40, and a new Horace Silver Blue Note on the Scene
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.
Jazz for Linguists with Kate Borger on Rhythm a Ning
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.
Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon. 101.1 FM or wzum.org or talk to your smart speaker and ask her to "Play WZUM!”
Celebrating Guitarist Jack Wilkins with Marty Ashby and Sheryl Bailey in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
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.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
Emmet's Place closes Shop, But still online and on the Scene
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.


