WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

07/24/2025

A visit with George Benson, who's getting a tribute in September with Dan Wilson and Jonathan Butler at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. New Music from Etienne Charles, also coming for the Festival. And we remember jazz notables Hal Galper and Chuck Mangione who both passed away this week.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

We visit with guitarist George Benson about Pittsburgh, Connelley Technical High School, and a recording just found from 1989 - that has an unexpected connection to pop star Jon Bon Jovi The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM

07/19/2025

A Saturday with 14 in person music events - get the directions, times and players at the Jazz Central Calendar at WZUM!
https://www.wzum.org/jazz-central-daily

07/18/2025

Sounds of Summers' past - fusion on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1 on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

In an archive edition of the MCG Jazz Spotlight, Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci share sounds of Funk, Rock and Soul Fusion in Jazz, with legendary artists. Hear music from and stories about the Brecker Brothers; Larry Carlton; The Crusaders; David Sanborn; Tom Scott and the LA Express; Jeff Lorber

07/18/2025

Celebrate great music - and the birthdays of Billy Taylor and Sonny Clark with Kate Borger on Rhythm a Ning on WZUM!
Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11

Kate Borger celebrates Pittsburgh’s Sonny Clark with a collection of his music around his birthday - and from other birthday notables like Billy Taylor. Rhythm a Ning - with Kate Borger - Friday at 10am, Saturdays at 11 on 1550 AM • 88.1 FM • 101.1 FM WZUM and WZUM.org

07/17/2025

A mix of Pittsburgh, swing, jazz and scholarship on the Scene with Adam Lee-Morgan - and a special emphasis on Mary Lou Williams - including her leadership role with the 1964 Pittsburgh Jazz Festvial.
Hear it on the radio - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

The 60h Anniversary of the Pittsburgh Jazz Festival - on the Scene. We’ll talk about the festival, and play some of the music that relates to it on The Scene The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.

07/11/2025

Kate Borger celebrates some special birthdays in July -
Ruben Blades, Bola Sete, Cal Tjader, and a lot of Vince Guaraldi!
Friday Morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

July jazz birthdays and an extra helping of Vince Guaraldi with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

07/10/2025

We visit with George Heid III about his latest project - with a lot about Heid Studios - Intentions - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM

We visit with percussionist, composer and bandleader George Heid, III about his new project - a new vinyl album called “Intentions.” Hear about it on the Scene, Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.

07/04/2025

A celebration from the archives of jazz luminaries with July birthdays in the MCG Jazz Spotlight - Join Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci for music from .Johnny Hartman, Louie Bellson, Hank Mobley, David Sanborn and more! Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on

Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci celebrate famous jazz July Birthdays. Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.

07/04/2025

Another notable July birthday - Charles "Teenie" Harris - July 2nd, 1908.

07/04/2025

Coming in November - Pitt Jazz2025 Seminar and Concert -

📢 Announcing the 55th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar & Concert!� 📢

Mark your calendars — Pitt Jazz Seminar returns November 8, 2025, at the University of Pittsburgh for an unforgettable night of music, legacy, and innovation. 🎶

We’re kicking things off with our “Percussion Discussion” featuring the legendary Joe Chambers with members of M’Boom with horns, created by Max Roach in 1970.

Stay tuned as we reveal more of this year’s powerhouse lineup in the weeks ahead!

07/04/2025

Celebrate summer and the birthdays of Ahmad Jamal and Johnny Hartman with Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

July 2nd marked the Birthday of Pittsburgh native Ahmad Jamal - and Kate Borger shares a musical celebration, and also sounds of Summer Also, a birthday nod to Johnny Hartman (July 3rd) and sounds of surprise from Cal Tjader & Carmen McRae, Caetano Veloso, Joe Henderson, Leslie Odom, Jr, an

07/03/2025

Sounds of Jazz for the long weekend gear up early - a rich Thursday night includes Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band, David Throckmorton at Con Alma, Pat ODonnell at Kingfly, Sierra Sellers a the Pittsburgh Winery, and Nate Wolley, Chris Corsano, Ben Opie and more at the brillobox, Friday with the Smoketown Hustle at Con Alma and much more - click on the Jazz Central Calendar for maps, details and more! https://www.wzum.org/jazz-central-daily