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Special Programs: Week of February 5 – February 10
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Amanda Randolph This week, The Short List profiles singer-actress Amanda Randolph, whose recorded output is slim, but is an accomplished performer nonetheless. She was the first African-American to have a daytime television program, …
Special Programs: Week of January 29 – February 3
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Hadda Brooks This week, the Vocal Short List Fifteen spotlights the lesser-known West Coast artist Hadda Brooks. She followed in the footsteps of Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson and even had a hit …
Special Programs: Week of January 23 – January 28
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Bobby Scott Singer-pianist-composer Bobby Scott was playing in Louis Prima’s group when he was fifteen, and as a teen made the scene with Gene Krupa, Lester Young and Tony Scott. He had a …
Special Programs: Week of January 15 – January 20
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Francis Wayne Big Band singer Francis Wayne was a teenager when she left Boston for New York to sing with her brother’s band. She soon became the vocalist for Charlie Barnet’s orchestra, and …
Special Programs: Week of January 8 – January 13
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Beverly Kenney This week’s Short List spotlights a singer who is a cult figure in Japan but long obscure in the United States. Beverly Kenney had a glorious six years on the jazz …
Special Programs: Week of January 1 – January 6
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Vocal Short List: Jimmy Scott On this week’s Short List, Bob highlights the distinctive and unique voice of Jimmy Scott. His countertenor was a product of the childhood disease called Kallmann syndrome – a genetic hormonal …
Special Programs: Week of December 25 – December 30
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats on the Keys 4: Laurence Hobgood The Short List this week reviews the career of pianist Laurence Hobgood. He has emerged as a significant and gifted jazz pianist. The recent Honor Thy Fathers album shows …
Special Programs: Week of December 18 – December 23
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats on the Keys 4: Bill Cunliffe This week’s “Cats On the Keys” Short List features Bill Cunliffe, who gained early experience as an arranger and pianist for the Buddy Rich Big Band. Upon moving to …