WZUM has a goal of $50,000 to sustain the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel over the next few months. We are a very small station with an annual budget of less than $200,000 - so every gift matters.
We are delighted to report that we’ve far exceeded that goal with a rush of contributions in December from supporters longstanding and new.
The ability to take a deep breath and face 2026 with the spirit and impact of your generosity is a gift for which we are incredibly grateful.
There’s still room and time to support our service to continue for the future. Please help if you can with a donation to WZUM, now!
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!
MCGJazz Season 39 - A Season of Friends and Family
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
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.
A Happy New Year edition of "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM. Some words of encouragement from artists like Louis Armstrong, Jazzmeia Horn and Mahalia Jackson.
Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 on WZUM
A visit with Hugo Cruz in Phoenix, Arizona (!?), another big event with Roger Humphries in New York next week, and remembering those we’ve lost - including Ernest McCarty, Jr, Larry Estes, Joyce Breach, Chuck Spatafore and others.
Marty Ashby is joined by drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt for a thoughtful conversation about The Timeless All Stars—who they were, how the band came together, and what continues to make their music feel relevant.
The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Kate Borger the love of dance in Jazz.
Inspired by Duke Ellington’s “Dancers in Love,” Kate shares songs in a “Dancing Mood,” from waltzes to swing, shuffles to samba, and boogie, too!
Waltzes, boogies, sambas, shuffles and more.
We’ve all got Rhythm with Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.
As we close out 2025, there’s much in the jazz scene to note. This week, we make special note of the recent passing of Ernest McCarty, Jr. A friend of WZUM, a friend of jazz and a Chicagoan who traveled the world - and made Pittsburgh his home for the past several decades.
Kate Borger loves holiday music - and brings out a wide array of it for this very special Rhythm - a - Ning!
Friday at 1 (after the Kevin Gavin all-request show), Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.
Holiday sounds and stories - Mel Tormé, Charlie Brown, Bella and more on the Scene
Thursday night at 6, Saturday at noon and Sunday at 5 on WZUM (pre-empted Friday with the Kevin Gavin All-Request Holiday show)
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!
Thank you for your Support!
Call 412-322-1800 or click on the “donate” button.
You can also send a check to: WZUM, PO Box 456, South Park, PA 15129.
Make your gift with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover, or send a check, today!
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.
