Ron Adkins

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This Week’s Special Programs – July 23 through July 28

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Formidable Flutes: Moe Koffman  Canadian Moe Koffman was not only a gifted saxophonist and flautist, he was also a much-sought-after composer and arranger, as well. During his 50-year career, Koffman was one of Canada’s most prolific …

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This Week’s Special Programs – July 16 thru July 21

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Formidable Flutes: Hubert Laws  Hubert Laws built a nearly 50-year career on a solid reputation for genius. His mastery of both the flute and saxophone, and his virtuosity in not only jazz, but classical, pop, and …

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This Week’s Special Programs – July 9 through July 14

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Formidable Flutes: Herbie Mann Herbie Mann began his career playing tenor saxophone and clarinet. Eventually, however, he made his mark as one of very first jazz musicians to specialize on flute. Mann emphasized the groove approach …

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This Week’s Special Programs for July 2 – July 7

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Formidable Flutes: Paul Horn Paul Horn played with Chico Hamilton‘s quintet from 1956 to 1958 and became an established West Coast session player. His early career included such varied gigs as Duke Ellington’s “Suite Thursday,” to scoring documentaries and …

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This Week’s Programs for June 25 – June 30

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Formidable Flutes: Buddy Collette Buddy Collette began his career while still in high school. He would travel to Los Angeles to gig and make connections with other musicians. In 1949, he broke the color barrier by …

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This Week’s Programs for June 18 – June 23

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Formidable Flutes: Frank Wess Frank Wess began as a classical artist. He switched to jazz as an early teenager and by 19 he was playing in big bands. After leaving the military, following World War II, …

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Special Programs for the Week of June 11 – June 16

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Corridor Shortlist: Paul Williams Guitarist and vocalist Paul Williams is in the spotlight this week. He and his wife, pianist Gail Williams, have been a steady presence in Eastern Iowa doing a variety of music, including …

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Special Programs for the Week of June 4 – June 9

Short List with host Bob Naujoks     Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM   Corridor Shortlist: Matt Bernemann & Rich Medd Featured this week on the Short List are short sketches of drummer Matt Bernemann and trombonist Rich Medd. Bernemann has been a teacher and player for two decades and …

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