This fall in Pittsburgh - the legacy of jazz is very present - and pointing to a bright future.  Downtown Penn Avenue might be appropriately named “Jazz Avenue” with the newly renovated Lounge at the Greer Cabaret welcoming Jazz each Tuesday in the greatly expanded, renovated space - Con Alma continuing with local and touring jazz artists on stage 7 days a week - and the world premier of Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For at the O’Rielly Theater.

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

Marty Ashby shares a special show featuring her recordings as well as recordings by her husband and bassist Marc Johnson - who played in Bill Evans' last trio. 

Eliane Elias and Marc Johnson also stop by for a chat about their music and experiences - and some very special connections and surprises.

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

The days after the four days of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival still have us catching our breath - and this time on the scene, we’ll just recount some of the highlights - more to come in the days ahead.

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

Join Kate Borger on "Rhythm-a-ning" for a celebration of the birthday of George Gershwin (September 26, 1898), plus John Coltrane (September 23, 1926) and Ray Charles (September 23, 1930).

Friday morning at 10 a.m. and Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM

Oscar Hernandez on Grammys, Salsa, Jazz and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Grammy winning Pianist and bandleader Oscar Hernández with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra has had decades of musical experiences, including work with legends like Eddie Palmeri, Tito Puente and Celia Cruz (including a quick introduction on short notice trip to Toronto to accompany Celia Cruz when Hernández was just 21).

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra plays at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Saturday March 16 at 4:45pm at Highmark Stadium.

A new Broadway-bound musical is taking shape in Pittsburgh at the Public Theater.

Marty Ashby hosts a special interview with playwright Rob Zellers, co-writer of “Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For.” 

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

Songs of Autumn this week on Rhythm-a-ning on WZUM The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel.

Tune in Friday morning at 10 or Saturday from 11 until noon. 101.1FM or wzum.org. (Smart speaker: Play WZUM!).

We visit with vocalist Gregory Porter - who makes note of the great Jazz Festival lineup - and shares a secret! There’ll be many other great singers for the festival - including a Sold-out show Friday with Ledisi. Also, music from Highmark Stadium headliners - José James, and brand new releases from Christie Dashiell, and Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter’s Superblue.

WZUM will have booth on the pitch at Highmark Stadium - stop by and say “hi” to me (Scott Hanley), Chuck Leavens, Kate Borger, Mike Canton and more as we celebrate a great jazz weekend.

Hear about it all - on the Scene - Thursday at 6 - Friday and Saturday at noon - Sunday at 5 on WZUM

Hear about it all - on the Scene - Thursday at 6 - Friday and Saturday at noon - Sunday at 5 on WZUM