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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Apr 5
Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa - MCGJazz Season 38 - A Season of Firsts

Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa - MCGJazz Season 38 - A Season of Firsts

visit www.mcgjazz.org for more information.

WZUM Store! Mugs, T-Shirts, and Hoodies
Apr 12
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!

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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Apr 2
The Level Experience - Eddie Merlot's Downtown
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Apr 2
Chantal Joseph Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Apr 2
Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock
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Apr 2
Erin Burkett - Virgil Walters at the Blind Pig Saloon, New Kensington
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Apr 2
Frank Cunimondo Trio - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Apr 3
Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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Apr 3
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Apr 3
Roger Barbour Trio at Portogallo Peppers n'at, Braddock
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Apr 3
The Lynn Speakman Quintet - Kingfly Spirits, Strip District
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Apr 3
Mila Shadel Quartet’s Alternative Rock Favorites at Alphabet City, Northside
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Apr 4
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Apr 4
Ken Karsh Quartet - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Apr 4
Heidi Beatty and Mark Strickland - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
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Apr 4
John Gresh's Gris Gris - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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Apr 4
Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty
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Apr 5
Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa - MCG Jazz, Manchester
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Apr 5
Tom Glovier, Kurt Lawrence and Brian Edwards - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
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Apr 5
Stew Cutler Group (NYC) Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Jazz at the Loading Dock at AAMI, Homewood
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Apr 5
Mode Indigo Live at Level 2, Fairmont Hotel, Downtown

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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MCG Jazz Spotlight on Season 39 - Elling, Clayton / Hamilton, Abair and more

MCG Jazz Spotlight on Season 39 - Elling, Clayton / Hamilton, Abair and more

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

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Spring in Jazz and Women's Voices with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning

At the end of March, Women’s History Month, Kate Borger shares songs of spring, many of them sung by notable women in jazz.

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Al Di Meola at the Oaks, and on WZUM - The Scene

The Spring season has jazz in bloom in Pittsburgh - including a return to Pittsburgh by iconic guitarist Al Di Meola with a return to his “roots” in the 70’s.

We had the chance to talk with Al about what he’s up to and what to look forward to with his upcoming show Wednesday, April 9th at the Oaks Theater in Oakmont.

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

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Brandee Younger at the New Hazlett and on The Scene

The Brandee Younger Trio comes to the New Hazlett Theater on the Northside for Kente Arts, Saturday night, March 22nd. We had the chance to visit with the very busy jazz harp innovator this week about her musical journey, which has also included classical music, the flute and the trombone.

Hear Brandee, her music and more on The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.

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MCG Jazz Spotlight on the Greer Cabaret Theater and Lounge

This week’s MCG Jazz Spotlight show highlights upcoming performances at the Greer Cabaret Theater co-presented by MCG Jazz. 

Brooke Horejsi, Chief Programming and Engagement Officer for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, joins Marty Ashby to discuss the Trust's partnership with MCG Jazz, plus some exciting news about the new downtown arts development project.  

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

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Women in Jazz, Today - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger continues the celebration of Women's History Month on "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM. Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 a.m., she’ll be featuring women currently working on the Jazz scene

Music from Jazzmeia Horn, Lakecia Benjamin, Samara Joy, Terri Lyne Carrington and more. Tune in and be inspired!

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Of Harps, Mandolins, Strings and Bari Sax - The Scene

Musical visits and homecomings continue on the scene in Pittsburgh - including new sounds from folks who just visited and new music from the Pittsburgh diaspora and more.

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

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Remembering Jimmy Heath in the MCG Jazz Spotlight
Remembering Jimmy Heath in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Remembering Jimmy Heath on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour

Brothers Marty Ashby, guitarist and Executive Producer of MCG Jazz and trombonist and professor Jay Ashby share music and memories of the great saxophonist, composer, arranger and bandleader, Jimmy Heath.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday night at 6, 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