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.

Summer in the City - Vanessa Rubin, David Braham, George Heid III, Tom Roberts, James Booker and Harry Connick Jr - the Scene on WZUM

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

Kate Borger shares a rich and diverse collection of music to Independence Day - including Pittsburgh native Tom Roberts with a roaring rendition of the Stars and Stripes forever, plus music from one of Tom’s inspirations, New Orleans’ James Booker.

Plus, Pittsburgh’s Maureen and David Budway with the Academy Award winning song, the House That I Live In.

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

Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci celebrate famous jazz July Birthdays.

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