Trumpeter Nicholas Payton is very broad in his musical approach, and also in his instrumentation choices - from trumpet to keyboard and even bass. His years in New Orleans included influences from his musical parents as well as many others - and Clark Terry opened even more doors and ears. He plays at the PIJF Sunday September 17 at Highmark Stadium. We talked a bit about music, family and the importance of getting together with other musicians, young and old.

Saxophonist and South Hills native Chelsea Baratz, is coming home for the Jazz Fest - playing with her quartet and a “surprise special guest” Sunday, September 17th at 1pm at the Highmark Stadium, in Station Square for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.

Chelsea Baratz shares stories about growing up in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, her first jam session with Roger Humphries as a teenager; how living in New York during Covid led her to a new vocal project; and what’s in the works with her newest recording.

A visit with the pianist Aaron Diehl about the September 11th concert for Chamber music Pittsburgh, Songs of Black America.

The Rhythm Section's singers. Guests hosts - drummer Thomas Wendt and bassist Tony DePaolis join Marty Ashby to discuss their favorite jazz vocalists on this week's MCG Jazz Spotlight Show.

The three of them dig deep into the likes of Jo Stafford, Sandy Staley & Flo Cassinelli, Roberta Peck, Roberta Flack with Quincy Jones and more.

Friday and Sunday night at 6, and 1pm, Saturday on WZUM.

Kate Borger brings music from Broadway show as performed by jazz artists.

From Richard Rogers to Stephen Sondheim, you’ll “get rhythm” and Broadway on Rhythm a Ning - Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.

September Swings in Pittsburgh, including the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. We visit with saxophonist and South Hills native Chelsea Baratz, bandleader Oscar Hernandez, trumpeter/pianist Nicholas Payton - and also check in with pianist Aaron Diehl - performing September 11th for Chamber Music Pittsburgh.

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

Remembering the music and the impact of Dr. Billy Taylor.

Marty Ashby, VP & Executive Producer of MCG Jazz and Renée J. Govanucci, Director, MCG Jazz, share the music of one the most influential jazz advocates of the 20th century - Dr. Billy Taylor.

Kate Borger shares music for September, including performers in Pittsburgh for the Monroeville Jazz Festival - Saturday September 2nd at the Tall Trees Amphitheater at the Monroeville Community Park. Hear music from Kenny Blake,and Roger Humphries and the RH factor.

Also, sunny sounds from Brazil’s Gal Costa and Eliane Elias and New Orleans legends James Booker and Louis Armstrong. Plus, a couple of tracks from guitarist Stephane Wrembel, coming to Club Cafe September 7th!

- Friday morning at 10, Saturday morning at 11, on WZUM.