We take a look and listen to sounds upcoming and celebrations to share on the Pittsburgh Jazz scene.
Last week - we learned of a major new jazz award for Roger Humphries - and also for the Pittsburgh international Jazz Festival
This week - we visited with Reggie Watkins on his new CD going on National Release in March called “Rivers.”
We’ll have a sneak preview of that - and share a chat with Reggie - but he may not hear the show - because Reggie and Roger are heading to Seattle for a musical exchange with trumpeter Thomas Marriott, who was here last year to play for Pittsburgh!
Also on the show - sounds from The WDR Big Band from Cologne with guitarist Dave Stryker and conducted by Bob Mintzer - playing at MCG Jazz February 28 and March 1st. Also - a new release from Bob Mintzer and the Yellowjackets - playing at the Greer Cabaret Theater March 27th - Bob Mintzer will be in town a fair amount as we look towards Spring!.
We hear a new release from vocalist Eugenie Jones and another from Jeff Goldblum and his “Mildred Snitzer Orchestra” with guest vocalist Scarlett Johansson!
The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.
Reggie Watkins and Roger Humphries at the Pittsburgh International Airport, en route to Seattle - Feb 27, 2025. Photo credit Reggie Watkins
Roger Humphries
To learn more about the Jazz Legacies Fellows and their work please visit: https://jazzfoundation.org/jazz-legacies-fellowship/.
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