The annual jazz celebration in Pittsburgh in support of democracy in action - more than 70 guest artists at the Heinz History Center
Anchored by Roger Humphries and the RH Factor and the Tim Stevens Project
MCGJazz Season 40
Including: Rick Braun; Gerald Albright; John Scofield; Stella Cole; The Spanish Harlem Orchestra; José James with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra; Billy Childs; Artist-in-Residence Benny Benack III; Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets; Arturo Sandoval; and the Django Festival All-Stars with Anat Cohen
56th Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concerts - Oakland and around Pittsburgh
Musicians taking part in Pitt Jazz Week include: Ben Paterson, Cliff Barnes, Greg Lewis - organ; Bobby Broom, Peter Bernstein, John Shannon, Mark Strickland - guitar; Yoko Suzuki, saxophone; Chad Taylor, Kobie Watkins - drums; and Raina Welch, vocals.
Jazz at the Ballroom presents the national tour of Flying High for the Holidays with the vocalist and pianist Champion Fulton’s Quartet, plus special guest vocalists June Cavlan (Downbeat Award Winner) and Lucy Wijnands (Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Competition winner)
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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
Rich Zabinski Trio at ShuBrew, Zeilienople
Rich Zabinski - drums; Eric Defade - sax; John Burgh - keys
Kathy Connor - vocal Jazz - St John's Music Series, North Hills
Kathy Connor - vocals; Thomas Wendt - drums; Max Leake - piano; Tony DePaolis - bass
Etta Cox - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Etta Cox - vocals; Al Dowe Dowe Jr - sax; John Korpiel - drums; Benjamin May - bass; Mark Strickland - guitar
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
Alex Peck leads his trio as a part of the live Jazz 7 nights a week at Eddie V's.
Alex Peck - drums/vocals; Skip Peck - piano; Brian Stahurski - bass
More than 70 jazz artists expected - fundraiser event for the Black Political Empowerment Program
Django Jam at the Storyville Lounge - Dr Tumblety's, Allentown
Swing Dynamique hosts an open Django jam at the Storyville Lounge every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:30, celebrating the hot club jazz legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli
Lighthouse Arts - Listening Session - Thelonious Monk: The Large Ensembles - Wilkins School Community Center
The Jim Weltman Trio at Allusion Brewing Company Pittsburgh Taproom
Jim Weltman, trombone; Justin Bechak, keyboard; Jon Carran, bass
View rare footage from WQED TV’s Jazz Beat with live performances by Pittsburgh jazz legends and the next generation of Pittsburgh greats.
Live performance by Benny Benack II and Bennie Benack III, plus Jeff Bush, Bill Bonidie, Max Leake, Roger Humphries and Paul Thompson
Howie Alexander, John Hall, Dennis Garner and guests Smooth Jam, Genuine Pub, Verona
Howie Alexander, keys; John C Hall, bass; Dennis Garner, drums
Karina Krymova Duo - at Eddie Merlot's Downtown
Karina Krymova - vocals; David Gurwin - keys
Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock
Kenny Blake - sax; Bob Insko - bass; Tom Glovier - keys; Dennis Garner - drums
Westmoreland Museum of American Art, jazz concert series,
7pm-9pm, Rich Zabinksi quartet with Rick Matt (sax), Howie Alexander (keys) & Bob Insko (bass).
Danny Rectenwald Guitar Duo - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Reservations at the website or call 412-363-5316
WVU Jazz Combos - Canady Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV
Under the direction of Robert Sears, Paul Thompson, and Jacob Pleakis.
Join the WVU Jazz Combos for an evening of outstanding jazz featuring talented student musicians performing a variety of classic and contemporary jazz repertoire
On the air at 1550 AM, Braddock, 88.1 FM, Bethany, and 101.1 FM, Pittsburgh and online at WZUM.org - plus devices and smart speakers - Say, “PLAY WZUM RADIO.”
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 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.
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.
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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.
Come celebrate the birthday of the brilliant Thelonious Monk with Kate on this week's "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel.
Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon. 101.1 FM or wzum.org or talk to your smart speaker and ask her to "Play WZUM!”
We visit with guitarist Bobby Broom - who will be a clinician and performer for the 56th PittJazz Seminar and concert November 2-7th. He’ll be guesting with guitarist Peter Bernstein, Organist Ben Patterson, another notables like John Shannon and Yoko Suzuki on Saturday November 7th.
Broom also has a new release out, a tribute to saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins (who Broom toured with for years). The CD is called “A note of Thanks.” Bobby Broom, a native New Yorker, tells of how moving to Chicago was an important life-change that led him to new discoveries about his music.
We also catch up with saxophonist Tony Campbell - whose weekly jam session at Wallace’s Whiskey Room at the Hotel Indigo in East Liberty seems like old times and also something new.
Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
Marty Ashby welcomes drummer, educator, and jazz historian Thomas Wendt for a deep dive into Dexter Gordon: The Early Years.
It’s a look at Dexter Gordon before the legend was fully formed.
MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Kate Borger Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM
Hear performers such as Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Noel Quintana, Hugo Cruz, Diego Rivera, Melissa Aldana and many more.
Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 on WZUM!
We visit with guitarist Peter Bernstein - who will be a clinician and performer for the 56th PittJazz Seminar and concert November 2-7th. He’ll be guesting with guitarist Bobby Broom, Organist Ben Patterson, another notables like John Shannon and Yoko Suzuki on Saturday November 7th.
We also reflect back on Jeff Goldblum’s symphonic return this week - and more of what’s ahead on the jazz scene in the days ahead
Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
Kate Plays Favorites, including Pittsburgh Players on Rhythm-a-Ning
Warm sounds for summer with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.
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!
This is the 15th year for the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel, WZUM and we are delighted to be a catalyst for sounds on the air, in the air and collaborations around us! October is especially filled with special events and a great number of shows at clubs, restaurants and other spaces.
Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
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.
Evelyn Hawkins is a voice for Jazz on WZUM, 24 hours a day!
Join Scott Hanley and other hosts for Jazz 24 hours a day!
Join Kate Borger and Oliver for the sounds of jazz on WZUM!
