Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of arranger/composer Michel Legrand, saxmen Dexter Gordon, Tommy Newsom, Dave Pell, David “Fathead” Newman and Richie Cole, singers Dinah Shore and Roseanna Vitro, baritone saxophonist Claire Daly and more.
We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Jimmy Smith’s “The Sermon!/House Party/Confirmation” (1958), Thelonious Monk’s “Criss Cross” (1963), Sonny Criss’ “Crisscraft” (1975), Diane Schuur & the Count Basie Orchestra (live) (1987), Abbey Lincoln, feat. Stan Getz’ “You Gotta Pay the Band” (1991), Richie Cole’s “Latin Lover” (2017) and many others Mondays thru Fridays at noon on Jazz Masters on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.