MCG’s Marty Ashby is joined by prominent Pittsburgh percussionist and jazz advocate, Thomas Wendt.

Thomas Wendt is a regular fixture on the jazz scene in Pittsburgh, and tours beyond, regularly, too. He regularly accompanies visiting artists to Pittsburgh, including Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, Freddy Cole, Monty Alexander, Paquito D'Rivera, and many more. He also has leadership roles with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, Lighthouse Arts and JazzPGH.org.

Sounds and stories from the collection of one of Pittsburgh’s jazz conveners, Thomas Wendt, on the MCGJazz Spotlight Hour on WZUM.

We visit with bandleader Reggie Watkins - a regular all around the Pittsburgh Jazz Scene, from the Steeltown Horns, to his regular quartet gig at Eddie V’s on Thursdays and much more. We talk about his time with Jason Mraz, Maynard Ferguson, Scott Bradlee’s Post Modern Jukebox and much more. We also hear the story behind the 2001 Maynard Ferguson project produced by Phil Ramone with vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur

MCG’s Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci share sounds of Funk, Rock and Soul Fusion in Jazz, with legendary artists of the form.

Hear music from and stories about the Brecker Brothers; Larry Carlton; The Crusaders; David Sanborn; Tom Scott and the LA Express; Jeff Lorber; Grover Washington, Jr; Chick Corea and Spyro Gyra.

A constant performer through much of the thread - bassist Marcus Miller!

Frank McComb for AAMI, Piano Day Pittsburgh and the Jazz Days of Summer on the Scene on WZUM - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5

This time on the MCG Jazz Spotlight, MCG Jazz Executive Producer Marty Ashby joins with legendary Pittsburgh Pianist Frank Cunimondo and takes a walk through jazz piano history

Thursday night at 6, repeated Sunday at 5 on “THE SCENE” on WZUM - we look at a great week fo jazz ahead - the Pittsburgh Jazz Days of Summer, August 17-25, Plus, we remember traditional jazz artists Bob Wilber, and Jim Cullum, the band leader for the public radio program “Riverwalk Jazz”

Don Aliquo Jr and Senior on the MCG Jazz Spotlight Friday nights and Sunday nights at 6 on WZUM, the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel!

Thursday night at 6, repeated Sunday at 5 on “THE SCENE” on WZUM - we visit with trombonist Reggie Watkins and talk about the Steeltown Horns at the Monroeville Jazz Festival.