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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Dec 20
Kevin Gavin's All Request Holiday Show on WZUM

The tradition that started on WDUQ in 1977 returns to WZUM, hosted by City Cast Pittsburgh - Kevin Gavin’s All Request Holiday Show - Friday December 20 from 9am to 1pm on the air and online at wzum.org. Hear an online archive stream of the whole show, here!

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Jan 31
Beyond Stolen Moments - Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra with Oliver Nelson, Jr - MCGJazz Season 38 - A Season of Firsts

“Beyond Stolen Moments” with The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Conducted by Oliver Nelson Jr.

Friday, January 31, 2025 7:00 PM

Saturday, February 1, 2025 6:00 PM

visit www.mcgjazz.org for more information.

WZUM Store! Mugs, T-Shirts, and Hoodies
Feb 3
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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Dec 22
Rich Zabinski Trio at ShuBrew, Zeilienople
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Dec 22
Isaiah Small All Peanuts Christmas - Blue Sky Kitchen and Bar, East Liberty
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Dec 22
Thomas Wendt Quartet - Golden Age Beer Company, Homestead
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Dec 22
Jimmy Z Trio - 3rd Street Gallery, Carnegie
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Dec 22
Benny Benack III - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
Alex Peck Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
Dec 22
Alex Peck Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Dec 22
Susan Leslie and Jazzexperience at the Industrialist Hotel, Downtown
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Dec 23
Tony Campbell Jam Session - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Dec 23
Maria Becoates-Bey - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Dec 24
Grace Elliott Trio - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Dec 24
Howie Alexander, John Hall, Dennis Garner with LOU HARRIS - Smooth Jam, Genuine Pub, Verona
Christmas Jazz all day on WZUM
Dec 25
Christmas Jazz all day on WZUM
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Dec 26
Anita Levels - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Dec 26
Ross Antonich Trio - Thursday night Jazz - Kingfly Spirits, Strip District
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Dec 26
Roger Barbour Trio at Portogallo Peppers n'at, Braddock
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Dec 27
Roger Humphries and the RH Factor - Jazz - Con Alma, Downtown
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Dec 27
Karina Krymova - Sullivan's Steak House, Downtown
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Dec 27
Zabinski, Alexander and McGraw - Uncorked Jazz Club, Sharpsburg
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Dec 27
Kenny Stockard - Jazz at Eddie V's, Downtown
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Dec 27
Ronnie Jones' Jazz Conversations - Muddy Waters Oyster Bar, E Liberty

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 Hour - Holiday Sounds Recorded at MCG
MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour - Holiday Sounds Recorded at MCG

The MCG Jazz Spotlight shines on holiday recordings done for the MCG Jazz record label.

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The Half Step Collective Christmas in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby is joined by Anton DeFade, Jacob Pleakis, and Brandon Lehman, members of Half Step Collective to talk about and share joyous Christmas music, including tracks from Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Negri, Donny Hathaway, and many more. The music of these tracks will be performed during the two-night Half Step Holidays at the Pittsburgh Winery in the Strip, December 19-20.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

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Ray Angry in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby is joined by pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, and arranger, Ray Angry, MCG Jazz's Artist-in-Residence for the 38th season.

The two discuss Ray's musical journey from childhood to the future. Ray reflects on his genre-spanning career, including performances with The Roots on The Tonight Show and collaborations with legends like Prince and George Duke.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

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Kate Borger Plays Many Different Things to Love - Rhythm - Ning on WZUM

This weekend on Rhythm-a-ning, Kate Borger plays a wide array of favorites, some close to home, some farther afield

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 on WZUM

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Family and Friends for the Holiday Season on the Scene

We share some holiday sounds of jazz - and sounds from friends, family and visitors on the Pittsburgh jazz scene in December.

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

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MCG Jazz Thanksgiving on the MCGJazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby is joined by the members of the MCG Jazz staff for warm and engaging discussions about the spirit of Thanksgiving. Through conversation and music, they reflect on the traditions and deeper meanings of the holiday.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

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Winard Harper and Jeli Posse on the Scene

Winard Harper ant the Jeli Posse on the Scene

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

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A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn with Kate Borger - Rhythm - Ning on WZUM

Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of Billy Strayhorn

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 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