Virtuoso bassist, composer and educator Tony Grey lives north of Pittsburgh, and plays in town, often. He’s busy all over, and has toured the world with the likes of Hiromi, his uncle, legendary guitarist John McLaughlin and a myriad of others. His travels crossed paths with pianist and composer Bob James many times, and recently, the two got together in Northern Michigan to work on musical ideas.

The new Tony Grey release, featuring Bob James is called Nostalgia. We’ll share a conversation with Tony about it and his career - and especially the music on The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.

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

Pittsburgh-born trumpeter, vocalist, and rising jazz star Benny Benack III's career has taken him from the Steel City to concert halls and jazz clubs around the world, and this season he'll return home as an MCG Jazz Season 40 Artist-In-Residence.

Hear his music and influences on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.

Sounds of heat, Sonny, Dizzy and Brazil - a Midsummer’s Jazz Show - a bit of Gershwin by Pittsburgh’s Eddie Jefferson to “Some Summer Fun” with Duke Ellington.

Join Kate Borger for Rhythm-a-Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

A visit with two Jims from Butler, PA - who went to Butler High School and spent their early years deep in the music program - and also making travels to Pittsburgh as their talents and interests developed.

Now, grammy winning recording engineer Jim Anderson and acclaimed trombonist Jim Pugh have partnered, yet again, with a release called New American Symphonies.

Also, a new release from bassist Tony Grey featuring Bob James, and the latest reveal for the roster for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival - Samara Joy!

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

Marty Ashby transports us to the legendary Copa Room at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, where the biggest stars of the golden age of entertainment turned every night into an unforgettable event.

The playlist includes Lena Horne, Louis Prima, Sammy Davis Jr, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Many of the performers backed by the Count Basie Orchestra.

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

A Bastille Day Celebration - the 14th of July - and also a celebration of Vince Guaraldi’s birthday!

Rhythm a Ning - with Kate Borger - Friday at 10am, Saturdays at 11 on 1550 AM • 88.1 FM • 101.1 FM WZUM and WZUM.org

We visit with Grammy winning Butler PA native Jim Anderson. After graduation from Duquesne and years with WDUQ, Jim has moved on to a storied career with NPR, Jazz and Classical legends, film and television - and even the Muppets!

We also hear from Harry Connick Jr - at Heinz Hall, July 22, Vanessa Rubin - at Con Alma, July 24-25, Marion Meadows - with Alex Bugnon at MCG Jazz July 18, and Tommy Lehman at Arts Landing, downtown, Tuesday July 28 (he’s on Stephen Phillip Harvey’s latest release).

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

Jazz historian and collector Thomas Wendt stops by for his monthly guest spot, celebrating the music of Billy Eckstine.

July 8 marks Eckstine’s birthday, making it the perfect time to revisit the artistry of “Mr. B.”

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