Many Beautiful Friendships on the Scene - on the Radio

Many Beautiful Friendships on the Scene - on the Radio

This week, we share music from a number of our favorites who have recently passed - pianist Mike Longo, percussionist Ray Mantilla, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, trumpeter Wallace Roney, and pianist Ellis Marsalis.

We also revisit our meeting from January with Pittsburgh area native who is very much with us, vocalist Aimée Allen, who did one last tour of France just before tours were halted.

Reggie Watkins, Maynard and Songwriting on WZUM - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5

Reggie Watkins, Maynard and Songwriting on WZUM - Thursday at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5

We visit with bandleader Reggie Watkins - We talk about his time with Jason Mraz, Maynard Ferguson, Scott Bradlee’s Post Modern Jukebox and much more.

We also revisit the Piano Day Pittsburgh, and look again toward Saturday, March 28th’s broadcast of the Piano Day Pittsburgh Piano Songwriting contest - it was going to be a live event, but given COVID-19, WZUM is lending a had to do it on the radio, 3pm Saturday.

Stories, Music and more on the Scene - on the Radio

Stories, Music and more on the Scene - on the Radio

What a difference a few days can make. The Jazz Scene in Pittsburgh had been averaging more than 200 live events each month since last summer.

Now, COVID-19 has put a halt to all live, in person performances. So, on WZUM, we’re going to try to share a lot of Pittsburgh with you. On the Scene, we’ll dip into some of the recent recordings from Pittsburgh favorites - plus some links to special things to put a smile on your face.

The Scene - Thursdays at 6pm, Friday at Saturdays at noon, Sundays at 5pm on WZUM.

Jazz for Pittsburgh, and Wuhan China - Pittsburgh Sister City in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

Jazz for Pittsburgh, and Wuhan China - Pittsburgh Sister City in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

A special MCG Jazz Spotlight Show with a message to the people of Wuhan – Pittsburgh’s sister city – and all of the people of China, will connect these two sister cities and its people as we all deal with the effects of the Coronavirus.

The theme of love will also be prevalent given that March 14, is White Valentine’s Day in China. The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoons at 1 - plus a special airing for China at 8am EDT, Saturday, March 14.

The New Pat Metheny Release, Richie Goods Returns, Mark Winkler Shares Bobby Troup Stories, and more on the Scene

The New Pat Metheny Release, Richie Goods Returns, Mark Winkler Shares Bobby Troup Stories, and more on the Scene

The New Pat Metheny Release, Richie Goods Returns, Mark Winkler Shares Bobby Troup Stories, and more on the Scene

There’s a new Pat Metheny CD that was just revealed last Friday - we have a couple of tracks to share, including a beautiful ballad with strings, plus a chat with vocalist/songwriter Mark Winkler, a new release from Pittsburgh’s Richie Goods - and much more!