Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. Clovis Nicolas has been an important voice on the New York music scene since his arrival from Paris in the early 2000s. Having already established himself as a first-call bassist in Europe, he quickly garnered attention with many of the music’s most noted players, including Peter …
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 …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. Calgary’s Prime Time Big Band is one of Canada’s premiere large jazz ensembles. Conceived of and led by former Canadian Armed Forces Band director and trumpeter Dave Jones, they are one of the busiest working big bands in the county featuring some of Alberta’s top jazz musicians. …
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 …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. Saxophonist Kamasi Washington’s new EP, “Harmony of Difference,” premiered as part of the Whitney Museum of American Art’s 2017 Biennial alongside a film by A.G Rojas and also featuring artwork by Kamasi’s sister, Amani Washington. It’s an original six-part suite that explores the philosophical possibilities of the musical technique …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats On The Keys 4: Barbara Carroll Host Bob Naujoks introduces pianist Barbara Carroll to Iowa. Though long in tenure in New York City, she is not well known in the Midwest. Her early years were …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. Following up on their Juno-nominated debut, “Murphy” is the exciting new recording from the Toronto-based nonet, the Carn Davidson 9, an ensemble formed at the beginning of 2010. Trombonist William Carn has emerged as one of Canada’s leading jazz composers and performers. He’s performed and recorded …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM Cats On The Keys 4: John Hicks Pianist John Hicks is The Short List subject this week. His resume includes stints with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, singer Betty Carter and the 1970s Woody Herman Herd. His …
