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
Nov 13
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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Nov 23
DIVA Jazz Orchestra featuring Kim Nazarian - MCGJazz Season 38 - A Season of Firsts

DIVA Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Jazz Legends of 1924 featuring Kim Nazarian

Saturday, November 23, 2024 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM

The MCG Jazz 38thAnnual Jazz Concert Series - a Season of Firsts

visit www.mcgjazz.org or call the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Jazz Box Office at 412-322-0800 for more information.

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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Nov 22
Bill Bonidie Quartet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Nov 22
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Nov 22
Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty
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Nov 22
Jeanette Harris at the Original Pittsburgh Winery
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Nov 22
AJ Johnson Quintet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown Late Set
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Nov 23
Mike Canton's Soul Sessions - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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Nov 23
Celebrating Sonny Rollins at the Morgan-Lee Arts Center - Lighthouse Arts
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Nov 23
Ian Michael Brown Trio - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Nov 23
Karina Krymova - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
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Nov 23
DIVA Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Jazz Stars born in 1924 featuring Kim Nazarian - MCG Jazz, Manchester
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Nov 23
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Nov 23
Eric DeFade at Cioppino's in the Strip
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Nov 23
RML Jazz at the Walnut Grill, Washington
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Nov 23
Lucas and James at the Breezeway in Point Breeze
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Nov 23
Wes and Jimmy Celebration - Thomas Wendt, Dave Braham and Mark Strickland - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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Nov 23
Carla Bianco and Rick Finkelstein at the Rodeo Lounge, Sewickley
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Nov 23
DIVA Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Jazz Stars born in 1924 featuring Kim Nazarian - MCG Jazz, Manchester
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Nov 23
Ini Oguntola Quintet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown Late Set
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Nov 24
Rich Zabinski Trio at ShuBrew, Zeilienople
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Nov 24
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead

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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A Celebration of Quincy Jones in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby honors Quincy Jones' remarkable legacy as a producer, composer, arranger, conductor, trumpeter, and bandleader extraordinaire.

Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1pm on WZUM.

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Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael birthday party with Kate Borger

Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of the Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael with music performed by Jazzmeia Horn, Joshua Redman, Etta James, Lisa Ferraro, Dr. John and more.

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 on WZUM

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A New Step for Kelly and Strayhorn with Hugo Cruz on the Scene

A Different Step for Kelly and Strayhorn with Hugo Cruz on the Scene

The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.

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Tania Grubbs and David Budway in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Tania Grubbs and David Budway in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby is joined by David Budway, as well as Tania and Jeff Grubbs in the MCG Spotlight.

David, Tania and Jeff perform at MCG Jazz, Monday November 18 - and David Budway gives a solo piano recital, Sunday November 17

Hear it and all about it on the MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1pm on WZUM.

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Strings Attached with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning

A thing for strings on Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM!

Kate Borger takes a fling with strings - guitars, violins, basses, even the mandolin and banjo!

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Sounds ahead - and remembering Lou, Roy and Quincy on the Scene
Sounds ahead - and remembering Lou, Roy and Quincy on the Scene

Highlights of upcoming events with DIVA and Kim Nazarian; Dave Budway and Tania Grubbs.

Plus, we remember Quincy Jones, Lou Donaldson and Roy Haynes

The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.

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The Active Sounds of the Pittsburgh Jazz Scene

The Pittsburgh jazz scene this fall has been so very very busy and we're hustling to keep track of it all on the Jazz central calendar and will share some of that with you on this hour of the scene on the Pittsburgh Jazz channel, WZUM.

Hear it and hear about it on The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.

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The DIVA Jazz Orchestra and Sherri Maricle in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
The DIVA Jazz Orchestra and Sherri Maricle in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby is joined by special guest, Sherrie Maricle, drummer and leader of The DIVA Jazz Orchestra.

Marty and Sherrie will take you on a musical journey with many great songs from DIVA. They will also showcase music with Kim Nazarian of New York Voices.

Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1pm on WZUM.

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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