Jazz Appreciation Month rolls on, and we turn to conversations from a while back worth remembering Pittsburgh Jazz legends - including some you may not know about.
We also turn to the 2019 ceremony granting the BNY Mellon jazz live Legacy Award to Joe Negri, with Joe introduced by piano master Max Leake
April is Jazz Appreciation Month - and this time out, a salute to major American Jazz organizations who have been a major part of the resurgence of jazz across the country.
Hear sounds by the the SF Jazz Collective, Kenny Burrell, the Mack Avenue Superband, Dr John, Sean Jones, Paquito D’Rivera with the New York Voices, Sean Jones and more - as shepherded to our stages and airwaves by the likes of Jazz St. Louis, SF Jazz, the Detroit Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tri-C Jazz, MCGJazz and more.
The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
We visit with Hugo Cruz and share stories about his new release, featured at a release party at Alphabet City, April 15, Northside.
Hugo Cruz’s Figure It Out! Figure It Out is a unique and special album that Hugo has been working on since 2024.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.
We visit with saxophonist Tony Campbell and John Shanon - guitarist and co-owner of the club Con Alma. This week was the last Tuesday jam session at Con Alma (at least for a while) as Con Alma trims their schedule for food and entertainment to 4 nights a week - Thursday through Sunday.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
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
