Roger Humphries and the RH Factor - Jazz on the Riverboat Ride - Gateway Clipper Fleet
Mike Tomaro - alto; Yoko Suzuki - alto; Lou Stellute - tenor; Rick Matt - baritone; Reggie Watkins - trombone; JD Chaisson - trumpet; Ron Horton - trumpet; Max Leake- keyboard; Dwayne Dolphin - bass
Proceeds support youth scholarships
Jazz at the Ballroom presents the national tour of Accentuate the Positive - Thursday July 2nd at the Greer Cabaret Theater.
A tribute to the American Songbook with tunes from the 20’s 30’s and 40’s featuring an international lineup of musicians including Olivia Chindamo, Robbie Lee, Angela Grey, Felix Peikli, Wyatt Michael and more.
MCGJazz Season 40
Including the Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon; Rick Braun; Gerald Albright; John Scofield; Stella Cole; The Spanish Harlem Orchestra; José James with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra; Billy Childs; Artist-in-Residence Benny Benack III; Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets; Arturo Sandoval; and the Django Festival All-Stars with Anat Cohen
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
On the air at 1550 AM, Braddock, 88.1 FM, Bethany, and 101.1 FM, Pittsburgh and online at WZUM.org - plus devices and smart speakers - Say, “PLAY WZUM RADIO.”
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 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.
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.
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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.
Kate Borger honors the wonderful Joe Negri while celebrating the June 9th birthday of Cole Porter on this week's Rhythm-a-ning - including Joe Negri playing Cole Porter music!
Friday morning at 10, Saturday at 11 on WZUM.
A few years ago, Joe Negri received the Outstanding Achievement in Media Award from the Media Association of Pittsburgh (formerly the Pittsburgh Radio and Television Club)
WZUM’s President and CEO Chuck Leavens was asked to introduce Joe for the occasion:
We celebrate the life, career and kindness of our guitar hero handyman, Joe Negri.
Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.
Joe Negri died Saturday at the age of 99. His 100 birthday was to be observed on June 10. Our deep condolences to his family, friends and fans. His gifts to us were many and meaningful.
At WZUM, we had been preparing special programming in his honor for the 100th birthday event. This week, we’ll share “Joe Negri Presents: The History of Jazz Guitar” a 2 part program produced with support from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts in 2008. Hear part one, Tuesday and part two, Wednesday at noon and 6pm.
We’ll also share more music and stories from Joe on The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5.
Sonny Rollins, Billie Holiday, Samara Joy, Roger Barbour, Paul Cosentino and more
Join Kate for "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.
Marty Ashby welcomes back drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt for their monthly conversation, this time focusing on Louie Bellson: Bandleader.
Friday and Sunday at 6, Saturday at 1pm.
Sonny Rollins has died at the age of 95.
As we remember the Saxophone Colossus, we share a 2017 radio special about his journey.
Join WZUM for this special program from Debb Moore of WCLK in Atlanta - Friday at 1 pm and 9pm, Saturday night at 6 on WZUM.
A visit with Al and Stacey Schulman, plus musical remembrances for Sonny Rollins, Ron Eschete and Gary Foster
The Scene - Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 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 Scott Hanley and other hosts for Jazz 24 hours a day!
Join Kate Borger and Oliver for the sounds of jazz on WZUM!
