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 Artist-In-Residence.

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.

The playlist on this show with Marty Ashby is filled with he and Benny sharing coming highlights from Season 40.

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

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

Songs of Autumn this week on Rhythm-a-ning on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel.

Tune in Friday morning at 10 or Saturday from 11 until noon. 101.1FM or wzum.org. (Smart speaker: Play WZUM!).

PIJF, ahead - Jae Sinnett, Sean Jones, Eric Roberson, Terri Lyne Carrington Previews, plus the Honorary Street Renaming Mary Lou Willams Way - the Mary Lou Pittsburgh Jazz Festival Connection and more - The Scene WZUM

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

Marty Ashby celebrates the 2026 Jazz Legends class with music, interviews, and visits that bring their stories to life.

Vibraphonist Tubby Daniels; vocalist, songwriter, and community leader Tim Stevens; saxophonist and longtime educator Curtis Johnson; saxophonist, composer, and educator Eric DeFade; and vocalist and educator Pamela Johnson, co-founder of the Afro-American Music Institute.

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

Classical meets jazz with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning

Join Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

Mary Lou Willams Way - Eric Roberson in Residence for PIJF and more - The Scene WZUM

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

Marty Ashby welcomes drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt for his monthly visit, this time celebrating the music of the great vocalist, Joe Williams.

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

Kate Borger Plays Music She Loves on Rhythm-a-Ning

Sounds crossing many decades throughout the hour - Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Julie London, Mark Murphy, Samara Joy, and Pittsburgh’s Tony Campbell with vocalist Fred Pugh.

Join Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.