A Billie Holiday Story Returns to the Radio - on the Scene
We remember Billie Holiday as WZUM prepares to broadcast the series “No Regrets,” starting in April. Also, music from Mike Marshal (mandolin) and Alessandro Penezzi (guitar) - they play MCG Jazz on Tuesday March 31.
Also, Sounds from Tony Campbell, Bethany James, Fred Pugh, Dwayne Dolphin and more on the Scene. Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM.
Women in Music, Women in Jazz - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-Ning
No Regrets: The Music & Spirit of Billie Holiday, a hirteen-part series on WZUM
An in-depth series exploring Holiday's musical genius and legacy, hosted by legendary jazz broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton.
Starting in April - Friday and Sunday nights at 7, Mondays at 11am on WZUM
Presented in 13 hour-long episodes, No Regrets examines the musician's early life, her move to Harlem, and first recordings with Benny Goodman, her rise to stardom and more.
Remembering Johnny Mandel in the MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM
Women's History Month seen through - Old - New - Borrowed and Blue - with Kate Borger on Rhythm-a-ning on WZUM
Celebrating Dr. James T. Johnson, Jr. - The Scene
The Pittsburgh jazz community and the community in general was delivered a sorrowful news on Monday, March 16. Dr James T Johnson, Jr died that morning at the age of 76. We celebrate his live and music and listen back to a great honor presented to Dr J and his wife, vocalist and educator Pamela Johnson from the Spring of 2022.
The Scene - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5 on WZUM
