Artifacts: Nicole Mitchell, Tomeka Reid, and Mike Reed for MCGJazz Season 39 - A Season of Friends and Family
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
55th Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concerts - Oakland and around Pittsburgh
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
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.
Marty Ashby welcomes drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt to focus on a deep listen to two Pittsburgh-born masters, violinist Joe Kennedy Jr. and guitarist Ray Crawford, through some of their hard-to-find, rarely heard recordings.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
A sneak preview of a “New” Horace Silver album from 60 years ago, featuring Pittsburgh’s own Roger Humphries on drums.
A visit with Tim Stevens about B-Pep Jazz - coming to the Heinz History Center, October 27th. And music from drummer Joe Chambers - in for the Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert in November.
The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.
Inspired by the song “Blue Like Billie” by Pittsburgh area vocalist, educator, composer and activist Phat Man Dee, Kate Borger delves into metaphors, similes and general comparisons in music.
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!”
Marty Ashby celebrates the artistry of guitarist and renaissance man Jack Wilkins, whose lyrical phrasing and sophisticated swing made him a giant among modern jazz guitarists.
Special guest Sheryl Bailey, a close friend and colleague, joins the conversation to share personal stories and musical insights.
Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
This week marked the last episode of Emmet's Place. Pianist Emmet Cohen led a remarkable collection of musical friends, staring during COVID on YouTube. We celebrate that on this episode of The Scene this week as we revisit a conversation we had with Emmet Cohen about Emmet's Place last year before the Pittsburgh international Jazz festival.
The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 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!
Kate Borger Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM
From compositions like Fenesi, Besame Mucho, Tin Tin Deo and A Todos Mis Amigos from performers that include Paquito D’Rivera, Celia Cruz, Noel Quintana, Hugo Cruz, Bebo Valdes and many more.
Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 on WZUM!
The 1964 and 1965 the Pittsburgh Jazz Festivals - on the Scene.
The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, 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!
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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.