A Callback to Smooth Jazz of the 90's in the MCGJazz Spotlight
Kate Borger and Halloween Jazz - "Rhythm-a-ning" on WZUM
Michael Weiss salutes Barry Harris, PittJazz with Reggie Workman and the Sam Rivers Archive and more on The Scene
Recognizing jazz masters is a part of helping define the direction of jazz present and future. We visit with pianist Michael Weiss who is returning to Pittsburgh to play and share special insights on his good friend and mentor, the late NEA Jazz Master, pianist Barry Harris.
Also, a nod to masters Sam Rivers, Reggie Workman and Roger Humphries are a part of Pittsburgh’s scene this week. Hear it and hear about it on The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.
Isaiah Collier for Kente Arts and Tania Grubbs' New CD and more on The Scene
Fall has more bounty to share in the Pittsburgh jazz scene as October leans in and November is just around the corner. We visit with sax star Isaiah Collier, and feature new music from Tania Grubbs, Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour, Amina Figarova, Benny Benack III and look ahead to BPEP Jazz on Monday night
People on and upcoming on The Scene - Thursday at 6pm, Friday and Saturday at noon, Sunday afternoon at 5.
Chris and Dan Brubeck in the MCGJazz Spotlight
Host Marty Ashby visits with Chris and Dan Brubeck, who performed and recorded with their father since the 1970s.
Chris and Dan Brubeck expand upon the compelling stories of their father, Dave, as well as their mother Iola that were shared during their concert at MCG Jazz in early 2022.
The MCGJazz Spotlight on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.