Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci discover lost recordings by unknown artists such as Claudia Thompson and Arv Garrison, as well as unearthed treasures by some of our favorite musicians including the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Mundell Lowe and Stanley Turrentine.
MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Earl Hines, Lois Deppe, Marva Josie, Mary Lou Williams and Madam C. J. Walker
We focus on the major jazz figure of Earl “Fatha” Hines. Called “Fatha” because he was, early in his career, considered the father of what became jazz piano. Plus, a visit with the vocalist who toured with him for 16 years late in his career - Clairton’s Marva Josie
The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Sunday at 5pm, Friday and Saturday at noon on WZUM.
Remembering the music and the impact of Dr. Billy Taylor, a historic American figure at the start of Black History Month.
In this archive edition of the MCG Jazz Spotlight, Marty Ashby, VP & Executive Producer of MCG Jazz and Renée J. Govanucci, former Director, MCG Jazz, share the music of one the most influential jazz advocates of the 20th century - Dr. Billy Taylor.
This weekend holds a big gala to celebrate and sustain Con Alma, the Pittsburgh Jazz Club - Sunday with an Orrin Evans led gala, February 1st from 5-9pm.
We revisit the history of Con Alma - starting as a dream by Josh Ross, Aimee Marshall and John Shannon with the small, beloved venue on Ellsworth Avenue, through COViD challenges, adding a location in downtown Pittsburgh and nearly 7 years of operation to the turning point of the story, now.
Music and conversation about the modern-day Pittsburgh jazz Mecca, Con Alma.
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.
WZUM's Jazz Central - for live Jazz events in the Pittsburgh Region. Send your information about live jazz in an email to info@wzum.org
