WZUM Pittsburgh Jazz Channel 🇺🇸

WZUM is Pittsburgh's non-commercial, listener-supported jazz radio station, broadcasting on 88.7 FM and 1550 AM. The station is a vital component of Pittsburgh's arts and culture scene, committed to presenting a diverse range of jazz styles. These styles encompass classic jazz from legends like Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald, contemporary jazz showcasing current artists, big band jazz, Latin jazz, and vocal jazz. WZUM provides a platform for Pittsburgh-based jazz musicians, ensuring local talent reaches a wider audience. As a non-commercial station, WZUM relies on listener donations, grants, and sponsorships to maintain its quality jazz programming without commercial interruptions. The station actively promotes local jazz events, including concerts and festivals, and conducts interviews with local jazz musicians, giving them opportunities to share their music and stories. WZUM partners with schools and organizations to support jazz education and appreciation among young people, furthering its commitment to the community. WZUM's programming includes morning, afternoon, and evening drive-time shows featuring a mix of jazz, news, weather, and traffic updates. Specialty shows dedicated to Latin jazz and big band jazz are regularly featured. The station also broadcasts live jazz performances from local venues, enhancing its engagement with the Pittsburgh jazz scene. WZUM's website (wzum.org) offers live streaming and information about the station, its programming, and ways to support it, alongside an active social media presence on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.