Kenny Garrett, Kandace Springs, Looking back and looking forward the Scene 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 Hazlett on Saturday night.
Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
Gershwin Day - S'Wonderful Sounds with Kate and George and Friends
Kurt Elling and Nicole Mitchell - in our Future and in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Jazz Festival Preview with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning
Perfect Weather, Music for Days and Pittsburgh This Weekend - the Scene on WZUM
The Scene on WZUM has a visit with Janis Burley, leader of both the August Wilson Center and the PIJF.
Plus, some comments from vocalists Michael Mayo and Ekep Nkwelle, guitarist John Shannon and saxophonist Branford Marsalis - plus music from them and Kandace Springs, Theron Brown, Etienne Charles and Orrin Evans.
WZUM will be on hand, live, for a Taste of Jazz Friday night to full days and evenings of Jazz downtown on Saturday and Sunday.
Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM
The Mark Strickland Organ Trio at the Greer Cabaret Lounge in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Stars Align for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on the Scene on WZUM
We visit with two of the notable new vocal stars on the scene - Ekep Nkwelle and Michael Mayo,
Orrin Evans returns on the Jazz Train from the east - with his trio “Tar Baby” on the main stage and the jam session at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Saturday night September 20.
Plus, we visit with Etienne Charles tells stories about the photo shoot for his new album “Gullah Roots.”
Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM