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This Week’s Special Programs – September 17 thru September 22
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats on the Keys: Kirk Lightsey Pianist Kirk Lightsey opens up the new “Cats On the Keys” Short List series. Lightsey has been scene since the mid-1960s. His first recordings were with Chet Baker and he …
This Week’s Special Programs – Week of September 10 thru September 15
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Herbie Mann Herbie Mann’s reputation as an early force in jazz fusion and world music translated into commercial success in the 1970’s. His emphasis on the groove approach was evident in his albums “Memphis …
This Week’s Special Programs – September 3 thru September 8
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Paul Horn While much of Paul Horn’s later work defies classification, his early roots are firmly in the jazz tradition. He played with Chico Hamilton’s quintet in the mid-50’s and quickly established himself as …
This Week’s Special Programs – August 27 thru September 1
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Sam Most Sam Most began his career at age 18 with the Tommy Dorsey Band. His first single, “Undercurrent Blues,” won Down Beat Magazine’s “Critic’s New Star Award.” He was a member of the …
This Week’s Special Programs for August 20 thru August 25
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: James Newton Musician, composer, educator, and author James Newton grew up immersed in the sounds of African-American music – including urban blues, R&B, and gospel. This background serves as inspiration for many cross-cultural projects …
This Week’s Special Programs – August 13 thru August 18
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Charles Lloyd Though he primarily plays tenor saxophone and flute, Charles Lloyd occasionally records on other reed instruments, such as alto saxophone and the Hungarian tárogató. Lloyd’s Quartet was the first jazz group to appear at the famed Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, …
This Week’s Special Programs – August 6 thru August 11
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Dave Valentin Grammy-winner Dave Valentin’s first musical love was percussion. He played congas and timbales professionally by age 10. At the age of 12, he took up the flute so he could get to …
This Week’s Special Programs – July 30 thru August 4
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Formidable Flutes: Eric Dolphy Multi-instrumentalist Eric Dolphy’s short career was marked by his proficiency on not only the alto sax and flute, but also on the clarinet and piccolo. He is considered the artist who established …