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
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.
Evelynn Hawkins Celebration of Life, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Northside
A tribute to our longtime colleague, friend, radio host and scholar, Evelynn Hawkins who passed away September 10.
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
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
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.
Don Aliquo Jr and Senior in the MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM
Friday nights and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel
Drumming Icon Roger Humphries and Legendary photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris get new honors in Pittsburgh.
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
Season 38 Preview in the MCG Jazz Spotlight - a Season of Firsts. Marty Ashby previews the artists and music of the upcoming 38th Season, the "Season of Firsts” with more details on groundbreaking lineup.
The season contains 12 total performances, two of which will involve MCGJazz’s first-ever Artist-In-Residence, Ray Angry.
The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
MCG Jazz’s Marty Ashby shares sounds and some stories of two legendary Pittsburgh Jazz icons who both have strong ties to Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers Neighborhood: pianist Johnny Costa and guitarist Joe Negri. They also have close ties to MCG Jazz.
Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of the birthday of George Gershwin (September 26, 1898) with some very good company.
Friday morning at 10 a.m. and Saturday morning from 11 a.m. 'til noon on WZUM
It's Jazz Festival Week - and there's a lot to share - including visits with Emmet Cohen - the story behind his viral YouTube channel - Emmet's Place - and the drummer from Indiana Pa who is joining him this week.
We also visit with Howie Alexander - this year's Jazz Festival Artist in Residence - and hear music from Emmet, Howie and many more.
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
The MCG Jazz Spotlight Show celebrates the life and music of Sergio Mendes.
Marty Ashby shares sounds from the more than 60 year career of Sergio Mendes, his first recording from 1961, many of his hits, and some less-known tracks, too.
The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
Kate Borger goes to hits of Broadway as shared by jazz artists - Ray Charles, Count Basie and Blossom Dearie visit Oklahoma, Sonny Rollins and Tania Grubbs turn to Annie Get Your Gun, and much more!
Join Kate Borger Friday at 10 am and Saturday at 11 am 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 Kate Borger and other hosts for Jazz 24 hours a day!
Join Scott Hanley and other hosts for Jazz 24 hours a day!
WZUM’s expansion in Pittsburgh
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!
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.
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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.