On the air at 1550 AM, Braddock, 88.1 FM, Bethany, and 101.1 FM, Pittsburgh and online at WZUM.org

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 in the Community

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WZUM Store! Mugs, T-Shirts, and Hoodies
Apr 30
WZUM Store! Mugs, T-Shirts, and Hoodies

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!

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May 1
Jazz Poetry Month At City of Asylum / Alphabet City, North Side

WZUM is again a Media Sponsor for Jazz Poetry Month At City of Asylum / Alphabet City, North Side

City of Asylum presents the 21st annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month.

Jazz Poetry Month 2025, May 1–22, features 50+ artists, new and returning, making their way to our stage from near and far. Jazz Poetry Month is a tradition that traces back to the very heart of City of Asylum. A celebration of experimentation, collaboration, and connection between art forms and between artist and audience. All performances can be viewed in person or online on their streaming platform.

Jazz Poetry Month began with City of Asylum’s first writer-in-residence, Huang Xiang and world renowned saxophonist Oliver Lake, in 2004 and has continued as an annual marquee event bringing together acclaimed poets and musicians in a celebration of cross-cultural collaboration. 

Jazz Poetry Month 2025 will also feature a return for the first COA poet-in-residence, Huang Xiang on May 22.

WZUM Program Schedule

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

JazzCentral Today - a summary of live jazz in Pittsburgh:
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May 3
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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May 3
Lilly Abreu and Eric Susoeff - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
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May 3
Jazz at the Loading Dock at AAMI, Homewood
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May 3
Denise King - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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May 3
Norside Organ Trio: Live from the Parking Pad, Dormont
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May 4
Rich Zabinski Trio at ShuBrew, Zeilienople
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May 4
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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May 4
Jameson and Jazz at the Original Pittsburgh Winery
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May 4
George Jones Latin Styles - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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May 4
Alex Peck Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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May 4
Jazz at Gandys Lounge, Frankstown Ave
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May 5
Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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May 5
Open Improvisation Lab at Bantha Tea Bar
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May 6
Grace Elliott Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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May 6
Tony Campbell Jam Session - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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May 6
Howie Alexander, John Hall, Dennis Garner - Smooth Jam, Genuine Pub, Verona
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May 6
Steve Ippolito & Continuum LP Release Event at the Original Pittsburgh Winery
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May 7
David Gurwin/Rick Finkelstein Duo - Walnut Grill, Robinson
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May 7
Chantal Joseph Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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May 7
Jazz Poetry 2025: Nicole Mitchell and Poets - Alphabet City, Northside

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.
Full Press Release available, here.

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International Jazz Celebrations on the MCG Jazz Spotlight
International Jazz Celebrations on the MCG Jazz Spotlight

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, a celebration of International Jazz Day.

Marty Ashby and Natalie Larsen play songs by Herbie Hancock, Ibrahim Maalouf, Pat Metheny, Hiromi, Edmar Castañeda, and more!

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

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Remembering Richie Cole, Five years past
Remembering Richie Cole, Five years past

It has been a year since adopted Pittsburgher Richie Cole died. On this anniversary, we’ve prepared an extended version of our celebration of the music and life of Richie Cole with love from friends and family.

ONLINE ONLY - Richie with Buddy Rich, Eddie Jefferson, Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods, Mark Murphy, the Manhattan Transfer, Bob Beldon, and from his “Pittsburgh Years,” including his recent release “Cannonball” - including Kenia, Roger Humphries, Reggie Watkins, Mark Perna, Vince Taglieri and much more.

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Kate Borger Plays an Eclectic Mix of Standards with a Fresh Look on Rhythm-a-Ning

This week on “Rhythm-a-ning” - a variety of standards done in not necessarily standard ways with Kate Borger

Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM

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Remembering Pat Martino with Marty Ashby and Mark Koch - the MCGJazz Spotlight
Remembering Pat Martino with Marty Ashby and Mark Koch - the MCGJazz Spotlight

An archive program with host Marty Ashby and special guest, guitarist Mark Koch, sharing their favorite Pat Martino compositions and personal stories about the legendary guitarist who died November 1st 2021 at the age of 77.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

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Celebrating Duke and Ella in Celebration of their Birthdays - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning

Hear notable performances by Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. including Ella with Louis Armstrong, Duke with Rosemary Clooney and Ella and Duke, together.

Celebrate Duke and Ella with Kate on Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM

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Jazz Poetry in May, Sean Jones and an Ahmad Jamal Tribute and Much more on the Scene

Jazz Poetry in May, Sean Jones and an Ahmad Jamal Tribute and Much more on the Scene

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

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2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center - Online and on WZUM

2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute from Kennedy Center during Jazz Appreciation Month

Hosted by Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran, the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert will take place one-night-only on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET at the Kennedy Center. WZUM will have the event on our homepage - and broadcast the concert Sunday night at 8pm after the Billie Holiday series, “No Regrets.”

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Playing Favorites for Jazz Appreciation in the MCGJazz Spotlight
Playing Favorites for Jazz Appreciation in the MCGJazz Spotlight

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, this week's MCG Jazz Spotlight host Marty Ashby brings in members of the MCG Jazz staff, where each team member shares their pick (or picks!) for JAM

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

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WZUM’s expansion in Pittsburgh

On the air at 1550 AM, Braddock, 88.1 FM, Bethany, and in the heart of Pittsburgh at 101.1 FM, plus online via www.wzum.org plus devices and smart speakers - Say, “PLAY WZUM RADIO.”

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.

Thank you for your Support!

Make a first time gift, give something extra, or renew your support, or convert your giving to a monthly, recurring gift. Please call or click, now!

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.

WZUM's Jazz Central - for live Jazz events in the Pittsburgh Region. Send your information about live jazz in an email to info@wzum.org