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 19
Dave Budway & Ron Affif  - BNY JazzLive Tuesdays Greer Cabaret Lounge, Downtown
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Nov 19
Mode Indigo - Sullivan's Steak House, Downtown
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Nov 19
Thompson, Boni and Throckmorton - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Nov 19
Grace Elliott Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Nov 19
Jam Session w/Kenny Blake at Joey's The Edge, Export
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Nov 19
Howie Alexander, John Hall, Dennis Garner - Smooth Jam, Genuine Pub, Verona
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Nov 20
Rich Zabinski Sextet at the Westmoreland Museum of Art
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Nov 20
Kathy Connor - Vocal Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Nov 20
Chantal Joseph Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Nov 20
Kenny Blake and the New Hip at Asti's Italian Steakhouse - North Braddock
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Nov 21
Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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Nov 21
Dwayne Dolphin - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Nov 21
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Nov 21
Roger Humphries and the RH Factor - Kingfly Spirits, Strip District
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Nov 21
Thursday Night Jazz: Lynn Speakman Quintet at Alphabet City, Northside
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Nov 21
James Johnson III at the Carnegie in Carnegie Studio
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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

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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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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Jumping Genres with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger crosses genres with a wide range of performers and composers over several decades - and more!

Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 on WZUM, The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel. 101.1 FM in Pittsburgh and on the worldwide web at wzum.org.

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Hubert Laws in the MCGJazz Spotlight

MCG Jazz Spotlight Show host Marty Ashby talks with NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws.

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

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Kate Borger Plays Favorites on Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger plays some favorites for fun this week on "Rhythm-a-ning."

Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday from 11 to noon.

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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