A wealth of jazz riches continue to unfold for March in Pittsburgh

Jazz continues to March forth like an Art Blakey tune - and there’s a lot to hear about - and music to play - including vocalist JazzMeia Horn at MCG Jazz the Azar Lawrence Tribute to Pharoah Sanders for Kente Arts on Saturday March 23 and a full raft of clubs and venues filled with music through the month.

Plus, a good time to celebrate with this week’s birthday of George Benson - 81 years young on March 22.

The Scene - Thursday night at 6, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday at 5 on WZUM

Join Marty Ashby and Renée Govanucci for Jazz Birthdays in March in the MCGJazz Spotlight - including Wes Montgomery, Nat King Cole, Freddie Green, Marian McPartland, James Moody, Quincy Jones, Thad Jones, George Benson and Eddie Lockjaw Davis.

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

Much in March to enjoy if you seek a breadth and depth of Jazz in Pittsburgh!

Sounds from performers playing Pittsburgh this month - including vocalist Catherine Russell; Azar Lawrence, George Cables and Billy Hart; Jazzmeia Horn; Marion Meadows; and Don Aliquo, Sr.

Jazz Marches on on the Scene - Thursday at 6 - Friday and Saturday at noon - Sunday at 5 on WZUM

A Celebration of Women's History Month and the arrival of Spring!

Enjoy music from Abbey Lincoln, Cassandra Wilson, Annie Ross, Dinah Washington, Mary Lou Williams, all-star instrumental groups like Artemis and Lioness and other enormously talented women in Jazz.

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

The Mark Strickland Organ Trio recorded at the Greer Cabaret Lounge in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

The MCG Jazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.

A Celebration of International Women's Day! Celebrate international women in jazz (and beyond) on "Rhythm-a-ning."

Join Kate Borger Friday morning at 10 and Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon on WZUM!

Spring has come in a bit early this year - and in conjunction with that, sounds of jazz in Pittsburgh are in full bloom, already.

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

MCG Jazz’s Marty Ashby shares sounds and some stories of two legendary Pittsburgh Jazz icons who both have strong ties to Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers Neighborhood: pianist Johnny Costa and guitarist Joe Negri. They also have close ties to MCG Jazz.

Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.