A few visits to the future, a preview of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Thursday night at 6, repeated Sunday at 5 on “THE SCENE” on WZUM - it’s all about the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

We talk with regular Pittsburgh visitor and organist Joey DeFrancesco, percussionist Makaya McCraven, drummer Roger Humphries and also, a fascinating chat with three of the women behind “Black Women Rock,” who owe much of their inspiration to Pittsburgh local Betty Davis.

Joey DeFrancesco

Joey DeFrancesco

Makaya McRaven

Makaya McRaven

(From left to right) Max Leake, Roger Humphries, Joe Negri and Terri Bell following the presentation of Negri's award. Leake is the pianist in Roger's band and presented the award to Negri.

(From left to right) Max Leake, Roger Humphries, Joe Negri and Terri Bell following the presentation of Negri's award. Leake is the pianist in Roger's band and presented the award to Negri.

Betty Davis - Credit Robert Brenner

Betty Davis - Credit Robert Brenner

Roger Humphries

Roger Humphries