Drummer Joe Chambers on Max Roach, Pittsburgh and more for the Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert - the Scene

An extended visit with drummer Joe Chambers - in for the Pitt Jazz Seminar this week - including an extended conversation about the importance of Pittsburgh drummers and Pittsburgh Jazz.

New Music from Denise King and John Shannon - and we remember Jack DeJohnnette.

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

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

Holiday for Pittsburgh Strings - Joe Kennedy, Jr and Ray Crawford in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Holiday for Pittsburgh Strings - Joe Kennedy, Jr and Ray Crawford in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

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.

Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM

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.