On the air at 1550 AM, Braddock, 88.1 FM, Bethany, and 101.1 FM, Pittsburgh and online at WZUM.org
WZUM is a radio and online catalyst for renewed interest and exposure to this great music. That includes the Jazz Central calendar, plus programs like The Scene, the Pittsburgh Show, the MCG Jazz Spotlight, Rhythm-a-Ning and the Soul Show with Michael Canton.
To keep what we have and continue for the future, WZUM needs your support. Please help if you can with a donation, now!
WZUM in the Community
“Late Night Stories” An Evening With Artist-In-Residence Ray Angry Featuring Felicia Collins, Will Lee, and Joe Saylor
Saturday, February 15, 2025 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
visit www.mcgjazz.org for more information.
The Black & White Reunion will present the 27th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Saturday, February 22.
This year’s theme is People Power & Progress: Community Engagement for Justice & Accountability.
if you’ve been hankering for some WZUM stuff, here’s your chance! These are items produced for WZUM by Bonfire - the proceeds will support WZUM, but we don’t have to keep an inventory of them in stock.
Check out the WZUM Mug, the WZUM Hoodie. WZUM unisex T-Shirt!
Jazz Central: who, where & when
Click on Jazz Central for the latest we know about. We update it often. If you you have a gig to share, a correction or an update, send it to us at info@wzum.org
The Soul Show is on WZUM
The Soul Show is hosted and produced by Michael Canton. The Soul Show airs Saturdays, 2-5pm, just after the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show.
The Soul Show presents decades of R&B, jazz fusion and other related genres in its weekly mix. It is a natural extension of WZUM’s rich jazz mission.
Full Press Release available, here.
This week on an archive edition of the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, hosts Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci celebrate Black History Month with a focus on Pittsburgh Jazz artists who contributed greatly to the very course of jazz in America and the world.
Out of the many legends to choose from, the show features nine musicians who were spotlighted in the Pittsburgh jazz documentary film, “We Knew What We Had” including Billy Eckstine, Erroll Garner, Ray Brown, Stanley Turrentine, Ahmad Jamal, George Benson and Roger Humphries and more.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Sounds from innovators of jazz as Kate Borger Celebrated Black History Month.
Rhythm a Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM.
An in-depth series exploring Holiday's musical genius and legacy, hosted by legendary jazz broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton.
Friday and Saturday nights at 7, Mondays at 11am on WZUM
Presented in 13 hour-long episodes, No Regrets examines the musician's early life, her move to Harlem, and first recordings with Benny Goodman, her rise to stardom, the evolution of her singing style, how her haunting rendition of "Strange Fruit" played a vital role in the birth of the Civil Rights movement, the many challenges she faced throughout her life and final years culminating with the beautiful and poignant recording "Lady in Satin."
Roger, Reggie and Chu - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.
Black history, jazz history and Pittsburgh history all in one program.
Marty Ashby and special guest, Ken Kimery, the Jazz Program Director at the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian explore the legacy and talent of NEA Jazz Master, David Baker..
MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
As we wait for word from Punxsutawney, Kate Borger turns to songs about the weather.
Hear Ella Fitzgerald revel in “Blue Skies” while Wes Montgomery shares Windy; Slim Gaillard tells us that “It’s Gettin’ Kind of Chilly” and much, much more.
Rhythm a Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM.
We visit with Drummer Dave King, cofounder of the Bad Plus, visiting City Winery February 6. We talk about the band as a trio that included pianist Ethan Iverson for 18 years, then, our friend Orrin Evans - and now, a pianoless quartet.
We also hear about the important night at the Village Vanguard in New York - when proprietress Lorraine Gordon gave them a night that turned into much more.
We also visit with guitarist John Shannon about his music and about what’s up at Pittsburgh’s nightly jazz place - Con Alma.
The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Sunday at 5pm, Friday and Saturday at noon on WZUM.
This week, Marty Ashby is joined by master keyboardist and composer, Max Leake, to explore his latest masterpiece, Threads. They will dive deep into the stories and inspirations behind Threads, reflecting on the threads that weave the rich tapestry of Max's career.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1pm on WZUM.
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Join WZUM for archive Jazz programs from the great Tony Mowod, weeknights on the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel!
The familiar voice of Bill Hillgrove is a regular feature on WZUM.
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Evelyn Hawkins is a voice for Jazz on WZUM, 24 hours a day!
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Join Kate Borger and other hosts for Jazz 24 hours a day!
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Join Scott Hanley and other hosts for Jazz 24 hours a day!
WZUM’s expansion in Pittsburgh
WZUM and the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel are a public service of Pittsburgh Public Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to PPM and WZUM are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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We had a wonderful fundraiser show January 13th, 2017 to help put 101.1FM on the air, featuring Richie Cole, Roger Humphries and much more! Pictures from the event here.