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Special Programs for December 30 thru January 4
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Bob’s Baker’s Dozen: Spiritual Jazz The roots of jazz run deep through many different musical genres. There are elements of blues, soul, folk, classical, and more found in jazz. Since its beginnings, jazz music has drawn especially …
Special Programs for December 23 thru December 28
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Bob’s Baker’s Dozen: Bill Withers Bill Withers, with his strong, soulful voice and poignant songwriting, crossed the boundaries of many musical genres. While remembered primarily as a Rhythm and Blues balladeer, Withers also made a great impact …
Special Programs for December 16 thru December 21
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Bob’s Baker’s Dozen: Leroy Carr Bluesman Leroy Carr’s short, prolific career in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s was not without its impact. Carr was a considerable influence on the vocal styles of Nat King Cole, Ray …
Special Programs for December 9 thru December 14
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Ron Carter Comfortable as both a sideman and leader, Ron Carter’s prolific career includes appearances on over 2,200 recordings – the most of any bassist. He was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet, appearing …
Special Programs for December 2 thru December 7
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Ray Brown After taking inspiration from Jimmy Blanton, Ray Brown grew to become a major influence on bass in his own right. He began with the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, then moved on to become the …
Special Program for November 25 thru November 30
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Jimmy Blanton Jimmy Blanton, in his very short career, made a huge impact. He was so important to sound of Duke Ellington’s band that Ellington moved him front and center on stage. His incorporation of …
Special Programs For November 18 thru November 23
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Paul Chambers Paul Chambers’s reputation as a bassist grew from standout performances in the 50s and 60s. Legendary for timekeeping, intonation, and virtuosic improvs, he was the go-to sideman for many groups. He was the …
Special Programs For November 11 thru November 16
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Basses Loaded: Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Spalding has been a major force since her self-titled American debut CD at age 19. That album earned her a Best New Artist Grammy – the first for a jazz musician, and …