Hey, Jazz fans. Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of composer George Gershwin, singers Herb Jeffires, Ray Charles, Les McCann and Rebecca Kilgore, saxophonists John Coltrane and Frank Foster, drummers Shadow Wilson, Dottie Dodgion, bassist Jimmy Woode and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Leroy Vinnegar’s “Leroy …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify The Birdland Big Band is a dynamic sixteen-piece jazz orchestra rooted in the classic tradition of Count Basie and Thad Jones, yet boldly pushing the sound of the big band into modern territory. Under the direction of alto saxophonist and educator David DeJesus, the ensemble holds court every Friday …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm More Gypsy Jazz We’ll hear more splendid music in the style inspired by guitarist Django Reinhardt as Craig spins a variety of gems from top-notch artists and groups like Bireli Lagrene, the Ferre Brothers, Tchavolo Schmitt, Alfonso Ponticelli, Raphael Fays, Jimmy Rosenberg, and others. …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Michael White, Show 1 Craig explores different areas of violinist Michael White’s diverse recording career. We’ll hear recordings that feature White on several albums from the legendary group The Fourth Way, co-founded with Mike Nock, Eddie Marshall, and Ron McLure. We’ll also focus on his …
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of violinist Joe Venuti, singers Helen Ward, Jon Hendricks, Bobby Short, Wesla Whitfield, organist Jack McDuff, bassists Arvell Shaw, Earl May and Lisle Atkinson, saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, bluesman B.B. King, guitarist Charlie Byrd and more. We’ll also mark the recording …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Bassist Neal Miner has always been drawn to writing contrafacts because, when musicians are deeply familiar with the harmony of a tune, creativity and connection become second nature. Most of the original compositions on his new CD, “Invisibility,” are based on American standards and inspired by jazz from the …
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Wilbur Ware, George Mraz, Will Lee and Victor Wooten, trumpeters Cat Anderson, and Stacy Rowles, singers Lorraine Feather, Caecilie Norby and Barbara Morrison, saxmen Scott Hamilton, James Clay and Jim Tomlinson, organists Baby Face Willette and Papa John …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Sunnyside Records, Show 4 Craig continues his exploration of Sunnyside, a top-notch record label operated by Francoise Zalacain (founded in 1982). We’ll hear a variety of diverse selections from premier jazz artists such as Wayne Escoffery. Norma Winstone, John McNeil, Becca Stevens, Frank Kimbrough, Diego Urcola, and …
