The MCG Jazz Spotlight shines on holiday recordings done for the MCG Jazz record label.

Marty Ashby is joined by Anton DeFade, Jacob Pleakis, and Brandon Lehman, members of Half Step Collective to talk about and share joyous Christmas music, including tracks from Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Negri, Donny Hathaway, and many more. The music of these tracks will be performed during the two-night Half Step Holidays at the Pittsburgh Winery in the Strip, December 19-20.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

Marty Ashby is joined by pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, and arranger, Ray Angry, MCG Jazz's Artist-in-Residence for the 38th season.

The two discuss Ray's musical journey from childhood to the future. Ray reflects on his genre-spanning career, including performances with The Roots on The Tonight Show and collaborations with legends like Prince and George Duke.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

This weekend on Rhythm-a-ning, Kate Borger plays a wide array of favorites, some close to home, some farther afield

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 on WZUM

We share some holiday sounds of jazz - and sounds from friends, family and visitors on the Pittsburgh jazz scene in December.

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

Marty Ashby is joined by the members of the MCG Jazz staff for warm and engaging discussions about the spirit of Thanksgiving. Through conversation and music, they reflect on the traditions and deeper meanings of the holiday.

The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

Winard Harper ant the Jeli Posse on the Scene

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

Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of Billy Strayhorn

Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11 on WZUM