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This week marked the last episode of Emmet's Place. Pianist Emmet Cohen led a remarkable collection of musical friends, ...
10/09/2025

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.
Hear Emmet and friends (including Pittburgh's Benny Benack III and Joe Saylor in the archive video at this link - and hear our chat with Emmet. Plus, music from upcoming performers in Pgh - the Clayton/Hamilton Orchestra, Nicole Mitchell and Jim Self, plus new music from John Shannon, Shawn Purcell and Reggie Watkinss - and a Craig Davis confluence with John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton.
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel

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

Monday night jazz news - Pat Metheny at the Carnegie in Homestead / Munhall
10/05/2025

Monday night jazz news - Pat Metheny at the Carnegie in Homestead / Munhall

Pat Metheny at the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall - Dream Box / Moon Dial Tour

Late breaking Jazz news - our friends Mafalda Minnozzi and Paul Ricci drop by with a stop on their tour to the Greer Cab...
10/05/2025

Late breaking Jazz news - our friends Mafalda Minnozzi and Paul Ricci drop by with a stop on their tour to the Greer Cabaret Theater Lounge, Tuesday October 7 at 5pm
(Her latest release, Riofonic, is a great take on Brazilian sounds)

Mafalda Minnozzi presents “MEU RIO” featuring Paul Ricci - Pittsburgh | Official Event Source | Lounge at the Greer Cabaret | Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 5:00pm | | BNY presents JazzLive

Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate the the birthdays and music of many jazz notables - turning to many great arti...
10/03/2025

Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate the the birthdays and music of many jazz notables - turning to many great artists born in October in the MCG Jazz Spotlight.

Sounds from Howard Roberts, Clare Fischer, Esperanza Spalding, Barney Kessel, Pepper Adams and more!

Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate the the birthdays and music of many jazz notables born in October Featuring music from artists from Howard Roberts, Clare Fischer, Esperanza Spalding, Barney Kessel, Pepper Adams and more!

We have a Pittsburgh Jazz Festival Program from 1964 (and a bit from 1965). Step back in time with Mary Lou Williams, De...
10/03/2025

We have a Pittsburgh Jazz Festival Program from 1964 (and a bit from 1965). Step back in time with Mary Lou Williams, Deanna Witkowski and more on the Scene - Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM. And visit the website for special historic articles and more!

The 1964 and 1965 the Pittsburgh Jazz Festivals - on the Scene. The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.

Hear music from performers that include Paquito D’Rivera, Celia Cruz, Noel Quintana, Hugo Cruz, Bebo Valdes, Nat King Co...
10/03/2025

Hear music from performers that include Paquito D’Rivera, Celia Cruz, Noel Quintana, Hugo Cruz, Bebo Valdes, Nat King Cole, Lilly Abreu and many more.
Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 on WZUM!

Kate Borger Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM From compositions like Fenesi, Besame Mucho, Tin Tin Deo and A Todos Mis Amigos from performers that include Paquito D’Rivera, Celia Cruz, Noel Quintana, Hugo Cruz, Bebo Valdes and many more. Friday morning at 10

Thomas Wendt delves into the Clarke-Boland Big band in the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Satur...
09/26/2025

Thomas Wendt delves into the Clarke-Boland Big band in the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1 on WZUM 101.1FM and online at wzum.org
https://www.wzum.org/jazz-blog/2025/9/26/mcgjazz-4d-3af49

Drummer and historian Thomas Wendt returns for his monthly visit to dig into the music of the Kenny Clarke–Francy Boland Big Band. The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

A visit with Kandace Springs, Kenny Garrett, and music from John Shannon and Kurt Elling - Thursday night at 6, Friday a...
09/26/2025

A visit with Kandace Springs, Kenny Garrett, and music from John Shannon and Kurt Elling - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM

As we savor the afterglow of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival with a backstage visit with vocalist / pianist Kandace Springs, we also look forward to to shows from vocalist Kurt Elling with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra at MCG Jazz and saxophonist Kenny Garrett for Kente Arts at the New Ha

Gershwin's Birthday with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM
09/26/2025

Gershwin's Birthday with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM

Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of the birthday of George Gershwin (September 26, 1898) with some very good company. Friday morning at 10 a.m. and Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM

Marty Ashby visits with two musical powerhouses headed to the MCG Jazz stage.Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling—current...
09/19/2025

Marty Ashby visits with two musical powerhouses headed to the MCG Jazz stage.

Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling—currently dazzling audiences on Broadway in Hadestown—shares what’s inspiring his latest work and what audiences can expect with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra on September 27.

And, just added to the MCG Jazz fall schedule: flutist and composer Nicole Mitchell, who brings her acclaimed ensemble Artifacts to the stage on October 16.
Tune in - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1 on WZUM.

Kurt Elling and Nicole Mitchell - in our Future and in the MCG Jazz Spotlight The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

Kate Borger shares sounds from just a few of the highlighted performers for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.S...
09/19/2025

Kate Borger shares sounds from just a few of the highlighted performers for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.

Sounds from Jazzmeia Horn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Etienne Charles, Kandace Springs, Keith David and Branford Marsalis.
Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM

Kate Borger shares sounds from just a few of the highlighted performers for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Join Kate Borger for Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

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