WZUM is delighted to be a media sponsor for the new Inside/Outside Summer Music Festival at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park.
A Live event, downtown, indoors and outdoors Thursday and Fridays from June 24 through July 30 starting at 4:30. Details, tickets and more information at www.pittsburghplayhouse.com
Thursdays will highlight jazz in collaboration with MCG Jazz:
June 24th - Pittsburgh Piano Celebration and Playhouse Season Announcement Party
Pittsburgh Piano Celebration will feature three pianists led by Pittsburgh Jazz Legend Max Leake with Steve Rudolph from Harrisburg as well as Antonio Croes. The full ensemble will include Anton DeFade on bass and James Johnson III on drums. Music will range from piano trio features to an all-out three piano extravaganza showcasing the Steinway piano on loan from MCG Jazz that was used by Johnny Costa on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.
July 1st - MCG Jazz presents Pittsburgh Drum Circle
Four of Pittsburgh’s finest drummers spanning multiple generations: George Heid III, Thomas Wendt, James Johnson III, and Pittsburgh Jazz Legend Roger Humphries. They will explore the tradition of jazz drumming in various combinations playing music associated with iconic Pittsburgh jazz drummers such as Art Blakey and Kenny Clarke. The full ensemble will include Joe Seman on saxophone, Paul Thompson on bass, and Max Leake on piano.
July 8th - MCG Jazz presents DeFade Family Pittsburgh Album Release Party
The DeFade family is synonymous with Jazz in Pittsburgh and three generations of DeFades will take the stage to celebrate the release of their new CD. With Ray DeFade Sr. and Eric DeFade on saxophones, Ray DeFade Jr. on drums, and Anton DeFade on bass, the full ensemble will include six additional horn players to showcase the big band arrangements of Ray DeFade Sr
July 15th - MCG Jazz presents Guitars for Pittsburgh
Dan Wilson is a familiar name in Pittsburgh and one of the top guitarists touring today. We are fortunate to be able to host his working band from New York City featuring Glenn Zaleski on piano and Marco Panascia on bass, along with Pittsburgh’s own James Johnson III on drums. Pittsburgh resident guitar masters Mark Strickland and John Shannon will join the show.
July 22nd - MCG Jazz presents Allan Harris Sings Pittsburgh
We welcome home Allan Harris with his touring band featuring Arcoiris Sandoval on piano, Marty Kenney on bass, Norman Edwards on drums, and Irwin Hall on saxophone. A special guest appearance from the Top 10 charting vocalist Nicole Henry will add to the celebration
July 29th - MCG Jazz presents Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Plays Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s own 17-piece jazz orchestra is comprised of many of the finest musicians in the region and a perfect way to close the series with the power of a big band. PJO will celebrate many of the great artists that are from Pittsburgh including Ahmad Jamal, Stanley Turrentine,
