The Dedication of and a Dedication to Bill Strickland in the MCGJazz Spotlight

In this archive program, Marty Ashby sits down with Bill Strickland for an intimate conversation about Bill’s life.

As always Bill brought in his favorite albums to play including music from Ray Brown, Astrud Gilberto, Cal Tjader, George Benson and more.

MCG Jazz Spotlight Show - Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.

Celebrating Bird's Day with Kate Borger - Charlie Parker's Birthday is August 29th! Rhythm-a-Ning

Celebrating Bird's Day with Kate Borger - Charlie Parker's Birthday is August 29th! Rhythm-a-Ning

Kate Borger and her annual celebration of the music and the birthday of the great Charlie Parker, born August 29th, 1920.

Hear sounds from Charles “Yardbird” Parker and his incredible contributions to music - and an emphasis on singers influenced by Parker. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

New Sounds From Sean Jones, Dwayne Dolphin and Norside - and A Great Day in Harlem 68 years later- The Scene WZUM

New Sounds From Sean Jones, Dwayne Dolphin and Norside - and A Great Day in Harlem 68 years later- The Scene WZUM

The national release of Dwayne Dolphin’s “Let the Music Play” - produced by Orrin Evans; a new release from the trio Norside - called “Coal and Soul” with Glenn Strother, Steve Ippolito and Skip Sanders joined by Dwayne, JD Chaisson, Reggie Watkins and Rick Matt.

Plus - the WDR Big Band featuring Pittsburgh connected trumpeter Sean Jones.

We also take a look back at a historic jazz photo “A Great Day in Harlem” in the first year since the last person in the image has passed (Sonny Rollins). Plus - bassist Ron Carter on CBS for the NYC photo he missed by a year.

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

Jazz Festivities in Pittsburgh - Monroeville, PIJF and more - The Scene on WZUM

We're coming up onto the jazz festival season here in Pittsburgh, from Monroeville to the streets of Pittsburgh and more. We play some of the music from those artists this hour and also sharing some stories about what is in store with the Monroeville Jazz Festival and  the Pittsburgh International Jazz festival, two weeks later.

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