Kate Borger plays September Songs and Local Favorites on Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger plays songs of September, including September Song and September in the Rain from the like of Chet Baker, Steve Turre and Dakota Staton. Sounds new favorite the Chandler Travis Philharmonic.

Plus, music from performers playing soon in Pittsburgh - Jazzmeia Horn, Etienne Charles, Tower of Power and WZUM’s own Scott Hanley.

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Monty Alexander visits the MCG Jazz Spotlight

In an encore presentation just after his triumphant show at Hartwood Acres last week, a special hour with a great pianist with great stories!

Legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander shares an hour of timeless music and riveting stories with Marty Ashby in the MCG Jazz Spotlight. Hear Monty's favorite tunes from all eras of his career - including his latest vocal release!

The MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday at 6pm and Saturday at 1pm on The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM.

Branford Marsalis, Jazz Festival History and more on the Scene on WZUM

Branford Marsalis, Jazz Festival History and more on the Scene on WZUM

Saxophonist and Bandleader Branford Marsalis is among the notable headliners for this year’s Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We Visit with him about his new record, “Belonging” and about much, much more, including his return in the last year to New Orleans.

The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM

Scott Hanley on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour

Scott Hanley on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour

This week, the Spotlight turns toward Scott Hanley.

Though most widely recognized as General Manager of WZUM Radio, Scott is also a gifted singer, and a lifelong jazz advocate. Sitting in with host Marty Ashby, Scott shares an autobiographical playlist of the music that shaped him, from the great jazz voices and bandleaders who inspired his career to the colleagues and friends he has performed alongside.

Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM

Celebrating Bird's Day with Kate Borger - Charlie Parker's Birthday is August 29th! Rhythm-a-Ning

Celebrating Bird's Day with Kate Borger - Charlie Parker's Birthday is August 29th! Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger and her annual celebration of the music and the birthday of the great Charlie Parker, born August 29th, 1920.

Hear sounds from Charles “Yardbird” Parker and his incredible contributions to music - and an emphasis on singers influenced by Parker. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.