Vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, visual artist Carmen Lundy comes to Pittsburgh for Kente Arts Sept 9th - we visit with her and share some music; The latest from Peter Stumpf on the 8th Piano Day Pittsburgh - set for the daytime of that same day. More Live Jazz from the PIJF all around town. Also - pianist Tom Roberts has a dinner and a show in Southpointe this month.

And - this week marks Charlie Parker's 103rd Birthday;

The Scene - Thursday at 6, Sunday at 5, Friday and Saturday at noon.

As the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrates its 66th anniversary, Tim Jackson, the artistic director for more than 30 years visits with Marty Ashby the history of the Festival, including how he took over the role from its founder, Jimmy Lyons.

Music recorded at the storied festival fills the hour - including Miles Davis, Shirley Horn, Chick Corea and Diana Krall.

Sounds from Monterey on the MCGJazz Spotlight Hour on WZUM

Kate Borger celebrates the music and the birthday of the great Charlie Parker, born August 29th, 1920.

Hear sounds from Charles “Yardbird” Parker and his incredible contributions to music - and an emphasis on singers influenced by Parker. Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

The live in-person events coming up are filled with stars - a sold-out show with Ledisi for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival September 14-17; John Scofield at Hartwood Acres - Sunday August 27, with opening act Jason Kush (just out with HIS new album); Carme Lundy for Kente Arts - September 9 at the New Hazlett Theater; and much much more.

As we look at the next few weeks, we see a lot of music - and a lot of guitars!

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

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 - and with a lot of bassist Marcus Miller!

Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM

Celebrate the celebration of happiness with Kate Borger - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

We are passing the midpoint of a very busy August on the Pittsburgh Scene - and we lend an eye toward what’s coming into September - most of it still officially “Summer” until the equinox - but there’s autumn in the air.

We countdown just a fraction of what’s in store on The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM.

Marty Ashby and Renee Govanucci honor the legacy of vocal jazz legend, Tony Bennett with a collection of music and comments in celebration of Tony Bennett's incredible talent and impact on the jazz community and beyond.

The MCG Jazz Spotlight - Friday and Sunday at 6:00pm and Saturday at 1:00pm on The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM, or online at WZUM.org.