Holiday for Pittsburgh Strings - Joe Kennedy, Jr and Ray Crawford in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Holiday for Pittsburgh Strings - Joe Kennedy, Jr and Ray Crawford in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby welcomes drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt to focus on a deep listen to two Pittsburgh-born masters, violinist Joe Kennedy Jr. and guitarist Ray Crawford, through some of their hard-to-find, rarely heard recordings.

Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM

Song for My Father at 60, B-Pep Jazz celebrates 40, and a new Horace Silver Blue Note on the Scene

A sneak preview of a “New” Horace Silver album from 60 years ago, featuring Pittsburgh’s own Roger Humphries on drums.

A visit with Tim Stevens about B-Pep Jazz - coming to the Heinz History Center, October 27th. And music from drummer Joe Chambers - in for the Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert in November.

The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.

Celebrating Guitarist Jack Wilkins with Marty Ashby and Sheryl Bailey in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Marty Ashby celebrates the artistry of guitarist and renaissance man Jack Wilkins, whose lyrical phrasing and sophisticated swing made him a giant among modern jazz guitarists.

Special guest Sheryl Bailey, a close friend and colleague, joins the conversation to share personal stories and musical insights.

Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM

Emmet's Place closes Shop, But still online and on the Scene

Emmet's Place closes Shop, But still online and on the Scene

This week marked the last episode of Emmet's Place. Pianist Emmet Cohen led a remarkable collection of musical friends, staring during COVID on YouTube. We celebrate that on this episode of The Scene this week as we revisit a conversation we had with Emmet Cohen about Emmet's Place last year before the Pittsburgh international Jazz festival.

The Scene WZUM Thursday night at six, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.