Ron Adkins

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This Week’s Shows September 15 thru September 21

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Michael White, Show 1  Craig explores different areas of violinist Michael White’s diverse recording career. We’ll hear recordings that feature White on several albums from the legendary group The Fourth Way, co-founded with Mike Nock, Eddie Marshall, and Ron McLure. We’ll also focus on his …

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This Week’s Shows September 8 thru September 14

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Sunnyside Records, Show 4  Craig continues his exploration of Sunnyside, a top-notch record label operated by Francoise Zalacain (founded in 1982). We’ll hear a variety of diverse selections from premier jazz artists such as Wayne Escoffery. Norma Winstone, John McNeil, Becca Stevens, Frank Kimbrough, Diego Urcola, and …

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This Week’s Shows September 1 thru September 7

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Kenny Drew Birthday Celebration  Craig celebrates the birthday anniversary of Kenny Drew, born August 28, 1928. We’ll hear a variety of choice jazz gems dating back to 1950 works and continuing throughout his lengthy career, with recordings from Blue Note, Storyville, Riverside, Steeplechase, Soul Note, …

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This Week’s Shows August 25 thru August 31

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Terje Rypdal Turns 78  Craig spins a variety of dazzling work from this Norwegian guitarist and composer. We’ll hear material mostly from the famed ECM Records label.                   Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Soul Sacrifice at First Friday Jazz …

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This Week’s Shows August 18 thru August 24

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Mal Waldron’s Birthday Anniversary  Craig presents an exciting range of material from pianist Mal Waldron’s stunning career. We’ll hear Mal as a leader of his own groups, as well as a side man with a long list of well-known artists like John Coltrane, Gene Ammons, Teddy Charles, …

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This Week’s Shows August 11 thru August 17

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jack DeJohnette’s 83rd Birthday  Craig helps celebrate Jack’s birthday – born in 1942 – by presenting an array of music from the celebrated DeJohnette whose recordings date back to 1965. We’ll hear his drum and percussion work with Jackie  McLean, Miroslav Vitous, Keith Jarrett, John Abercrombie, …

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This Week’s Shows August 4 thru August 10

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records, Part Seven  Craig presents another terrific sampling of jazz from this remarkable Danish record label. Founded by Nils Winther, there are over 1,000 top-notch releases from some of the biggest names in jazz. We’ll hear from artists Frank Foster, Hal Galper, Larry Schneider, Dexter …

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This Week’s Shows July 28 thru August 3

Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Happy Birthday Kenny Burrell!  Craig celebrates Kenny Burrell’s 94th birthday with an exciting overview of this all-time great guitarist’s career, from the years 1951 up to his latest.               Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Trio Grismore at Jazz Under …

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