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Special Programs for October 28 thru November 2
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Christian McBride Encouraged by his mother and uncle, Christian McBride started playing bass in junior high school. While spending a year at Julliard, he joined up with the saxophonist Bobby Watson. He has joined the …
Special Programs for October 21 thru October 26
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Nicki Parrott Australian Nicki Parrott came to America on an arts grant to study with Rufus Reid, and stayed to first get a weekly gig with a Rhythm & Blues band. She would eventually spend …
Special Programs for October 14 thru October 19
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: LeRoy Vinnegar Bassist Leroy Vinnegar was one of the stalwarts in “West Coast Jazz.” More than that, he was the epitome of a “walking bass” player. His steady and creative 4/4 time was heard on …
Special Programs for October 7 thru October 12
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Steve Swallow To say that Steve Swallow has had a wide and varied career would be an understatement. From short gigs with the likes of Benny Goodman and Marian McPartland, to decades long connections with …
Special Programs for September 30 thru October 5
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM The Bass Players: Scott LaFaro Scott LaFaro worked with a veritable “who’s who” of legendary bandleaders, beginning his career with Buddy Morrow. He went on to work with Chet Baker, Stan Kenton, Cal Tjader, Ornette Coleman, …
Special Programs for September 23 thru September 28
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM The Bass Players: Milt Hinton Milt Hinton was not only a virtuoso bassist, adept at bowing, pizzicato, and slapping, but was also the ultimate sideman. He perfectly fit his considerable talent to accentuate whatever piece he …
Special Programs For September 16 thru September 21
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM The Bass Players: Charles Mingus The Short List begins a new series on outstanding jazz bass players, starting with the great Charles Mingus. Mingus was an intense, sometimes volatile performer, but he was also revered as …
Special Programs for September 9 thru September 14
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Women in Jazz: Mary Osborne Guitarist Mary Osborne started her career playing banjo in her father’s ragtime band. By chance, she caught a gig with Charlie Christian, and knew immediately that jazz guitar was what she …