Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of drummers Denzil Best, Connie Kay and Freddie Waits, saxmen Teddy Edwards and Ira Sullivan, singers Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie and Shirley Horn and more! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Miles Davis All Stars’ “Walkin’” (1954), Peggy Lee …
Short List with Host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Short List: Bria Skonberg The Short List continues with Canadian Bria Skonberg. This young trumpeter, composer, and arranger has been described as, “one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation.” Her debut album as a …
Linn-Mar senior Cavan O’Hara returns for his second outing as a guest DJ, joined by Lucas and Noah Sennett. Halfway through the hour, they’ve chosen so many of Dennis’s favorite songs that he thinks they hacked his Spotify! And we learn that “tubas should not play flute cues.” Playlist: La Llama Azul – Orquesta Alto …
Kirkwood Community College presents the “Celebration of Visual and Performing Arts” Friday April 30, 6pm at New Bo City Market. Held outside for COVID safety, Jennifer Cunningham, Dean of Arts and Humanities says the event will showcase Kirkwood vocal and instrumental groups, theatre, and a few surprises. There will also be a student art show, …
Dylan Sines and Rufaro Muskwe return for their second go-round as guest DJs from Kennedy Jazz Band One. We learn how Dylan got “called up” to handle most of the Kennedy bass duties, what led Rufaro to switch from bari to tenor sax this year, and how the pandemic and derecho affected the band community …
Xavier senior Joanne Lee is joined by junior Randall Kinner and sophomore Alec Battien to talk about the year for Xavier Jazz Band One. Along the way, we learn about cha-cha-ing in the orchestra pit, and which jazz movie is required viewing for all JBO newbies! Playlist: “Spain” – US Air Force Airmen of Note …
David Reisner returns for his third go-round as a Guest DJ, joined by Rhea Lord and Chris Oberbroeckling, to play a mix of music they’ve played in jazz band, (where “dad jokes” seem to abound), and what are the best songs to fold laundry to. Playlist: “As Long As I’m Singing” – The Brian Setzer …
Lisbon Seniors Zach Cooley and Ben Larson explain their band’s fascination with Charles Mingus, and what that has taught them about social justice. On a lighter note, we also learn about conducting the marching band while wearing a giant plastic Lion’s head, and hear an hour of excellent music! Playlist: Take the A Train – …
