Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Mose Allison, Part 3 Craig continues his 4-part chronological series on the artistry of legendary pianist, poet, singer, and composer Mose Allison. We’ll listen to selections from his final three Atlantic releases, his two albums for Elektra Records, the first few Blue Note releases, and a …
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This Week’s Shows March 3 thru March 9
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Sunnyside Records, Part Two Craig continues his series of presentations that explore the top-notch Sunnyside record label founded in 1982 and operated by Francois Zalacain. We’ll hear a variety of diverse selections from premier artists, such as Dan Tepfer, Deidre Rodman, Happy Apple, Roswell Rudd, Sal …
This Week’s Shows February 24 thru March 2
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Listening to “Lucky” Craig spins fabulous material from legendary saxophonist Eli “Lucky” Thompson’s lengthy career that spanned the early 1940s well into the 1970s. We’ll hear superb work from Thompson, on both soprano sax and tenor sax. Wednesday Night Special …
This Week’s Shows February 17 thru February 23
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Mose Allison, Part Two Craig continues his four-part chronological series of presentations of this unparalleled, legendary singer, pianist, and composer. In this week’s show, we’ll get into his famous Atlantic Records releases. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Betsy Hickok …
This Week’s Shows February 10 thru February 16
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Sunnyside Records, Part One Craig begins a series that surveys Sunnyside Records. This wonderful jazz label was founded initially by Francois Zalacain in 1982 in order to record pianist Harold Danko. Since then, the label has grown to well over 600 top-notch titles. …
This Week’s Shows February 3 thru February 9
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jutta Hipp Centennial Celebration Craig plays samplings from German pianist Jutta Hipp and her 1950s American Blue Note releases, as well as great material from all of her known earlier European recordings. Born in Leipzig in 1925, Hipp was brought to the U.S. by Alfred Lyon. …
This Week’s Shows February 3 thru February 9
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jutta Hipp Centennial Celebration Craig plays samplings from German pianist Jutta Hipp and her 1950s American Blue Note releases, as well as great material from all of her known earlier European recordings. Born in Leipzig in 1925, Hipp was brought to the U.S. by Alfred Lyon. …
This Week’s Shows January 27 thru February 2
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jazz in 1975 Craig travels back 50 years to look in on the exciting variety of jazz recorded in 1975. We’ll hear from Chick Corea, Joe Farrell, Dexter Gordon, Lenny White, Keith Jarrett, and many others. Wednesday Night Special …