Sunday night, August 11th, pianist/Organist Matthew Whitaker performs at Hartwood Acres - celebrating his newest release,“On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute.”

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight, we pay tribute to a Pittsburgh original, organist Gene Ludwig,

Guided by a 1998 MCG Jazz Archives Interview conducted by Dwayne Dolphin, Gene Ludwig shares stories, from hearing Jimmy Smith for the first time, to the time he flipped a coin to decide whether or not to become a musician full-time.

Hear the stories and enjoy recordings of artists like Pat Martino, Sonny Stitt, Randy Gelispie, Ken Karsh, and Thomas Wendt - all performing with Gene Ludwig.

To learn more about Gene Ludwig click the link: http://geneludwig.com

Remembering a legendary organist on the MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoons at 1.