With visit with Bob Mintzer on his new recording with Germany’s WDR called “Bluegrass” with Mike Marshall and Darrell Anger, this is plowing a new field for big band sounds.

Plus, sounds from April music features in Pittsburgh - Salsamba, Al Di Meola, Craig Davis, Don Aliquo Jr and Sr, Howie Alexander, Raul Midón, and Sean Jones.

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

MCG Jazz Spotlight on Season 39 - Elling, Clayton / Hamilton, Abair and more

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1

At the end of March, Women’s History Month, Kate Borger shares songs of spring, many of them sung by notable women in jazz.

The Spring season has jazz in bloom in Pittsburgh - including a return to Pittsburgh by iconic guitarist Al Di Meola with a return to his “roots” in the 70’s.

We had the chance to talk with Al about what he’s up to and what to look forward to with his upcoming show Wednesday, April 9th at the Oaks Theater in Oakmont.

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

The Brandee Younger Trio comes to the New Hazlett Theater on the Northside for Kente Arts, Saturday night, March 22nd. We had the chance to visit with the very busy jazz harp innovator this week about her musical journey, which has also included classical music, the flute and the trombone.

Hear Brandee, her music and more on The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.

This week’s MCG Jazz Spotlight show highlights upcoming performances at the Greer Cabaret Theater co-presented by MCG Jazz. 

Brooke Horejsi, Chief Programming and Engagement Officer for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, joins Marty Ashby to discuss the Trust's partnership with MCG Jazz, plus some exciting news about the new downtown arts development project.  

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1

Kate Borger continues the celebration of Women's History Month on "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM. Friday morning at 10 and Saturday at 11 a.m., she’ll be featuring women currently working on the Jazz scene

Music from Jazzmeia Horn, Lakecia Benjamin, Samara Joy, Terri Lyne Carrington and more. Tune in and be inspired!

Musical visits and homecomings continue on the scene in Pittsburgh - including new sounds from folks who just visited and new music from the Pittsburgh diaspora and more.

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