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 and the MCG Jazz Spotlight, and now, 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
WZUM is again a Media Sponsor for Jazz Poetry Month At City of Asylum / Alphabet City, North Side
Jazz Poetry 2024, May 2-31, features 50+ artists, bringing musicians and poets from around the world together to experiment, collaborate, and connect with audiences in meaningful ways. All concerts, in-person at Alphabet City and streamed online.
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!
Roger Humphries and the RH Factor presents the Jazz on the River Boat Ride 2024
Gateway Clipper Fleet - boarding at 12:30, June 30
Roger Humphries - and the RH Factor with Special Guest Hugo Cruz and Caminos
This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show, Hosts Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci preview the artists and music of the upcoming 38th Season, the "Season of Firsts."
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.
Kate Borger goes for happiness on Rhythm-a-Ning - and a slew of songs filled with joy - from Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, Louis Jordan and his Tympani Five - plus sounds from the world of Charlie Brown by the Vince Guaraldi Trio.
Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.
The Jazz Scene in Pittsburgh continues to roll forward with 2 score and more live events each week - and in new and unexpected places. The Jazz Central Calendar works to keep track of it all!
We also catch up with Deanna Witkowski - pianist, composer, author and now, DR Deanna Witkowski after successfully defending her dissertation last month at the University of Pittsburgh.
We also remember saxophonist David Sanborn. He passed away May 12th at age 78.
The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.
Marty Ashby and special guest, Ken Kimery, the Jazz Program Director at the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian explore the legacy and talent of NEA Jazz Master, David Baker..
MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Kate Borger brings a great party together to salute three iconic musical creators who have birthdays in May - Irving Berlin, Stevie Wonder and Mary Lou Williams.
Tune in for a sampling with Kate Borger Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM!
A part of Billie Holiday’s story will be shared at the Greer Cabaret Theater May 17 through June 30th in a new production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill starring Gabrielle Lee. The musical play is set in 1959, months before her passing that summer. We share sounds from her Carnegie Hall concert of 1956, around the time of release of her autobiography “Lady Sings the Blues.”
The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.
Marty Ashby is joined by special guest, Jon Poses, the founder of the We Always Swing Jazz Series. Ashby and Poses will be playing music from some of the projects Jon has curated.
MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.
Kate Borger Celebrates the birthday of Duke Ellington with music from his recordings, plus sounds from many musical admirers - including Dr. John, Mose Allison, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Regina Carter and more.
Duke’s Day with Kate Borger Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon 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!
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.
WZUM’s expansion in Pittsburgh
WZUM programming can also be heard on 96.9 FM HD3 in Pittsburgh thanks to WRRK and Steel City media
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.
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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.