Tue, 1 December 2020
In this episode, we bring you Hard Bop 2. The show features people like Wynton Kelly, Cannonball Adderley and Blue Mitchell along with many others. |
Wed, 25 November 2020
In this episode, we bring you a hard bop show with very listenable tunes from the likes of Horace Silver, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham and many other luminaries from this jazz genre. |
Fri, 20 November 2020
In this episode, we feature pianist Bobby Timmons, vocalist Ann Richards and the Dave Brubeck quartet. |
Thu, 19 November 2020
In this episode, we feature Billie Holiday on a song and then compare it with an instrumental version by both her contemporary and slightly more modern musicians. |
Wed, 18 November 2020
In this episode, we bring you live performances of Paul Desmond from Toronto. Sonically and musically beautiful, you are sure to enjoy! |
Sun, 1 November 2020
In this episode, we bring you hard bop players tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse, trumpeter Joe Gordon, and drummer Art Taylor. All the songs here are written by jazz musicians. |
Sat, 31 October 2020
In this episode, we feature guitarist Russell Malone, vocalist Shirley Horn, and drummer Shelly Manne. |
Fri, 30 October 2020
In this episode, come listen to saxophonist Scott Hamilton, vocalist Roberta Gambarini, and trumpeter Ruby Braff.
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Wed, 28 October 2020
In this episode, we feature songs that contain the word “moon” in the title. From Benny Goodman to Don Byas, there is something to please everybody here. |
Tue, 27 October 2020
In this episode, we bring you Ricky Woodard, Ricky Ford and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Some may find this a bit modern, but it’s very listenable with great talent. |
Wed, 30 September 2020
In this episode, come and listen to pianist Ronnie Mathews; trumpeter Roy Hargrove; and tenor sax player Richie Kamuca. |
Mon, 28 September 2020
In this episode, we feature the work of xylophonist Red Norvo, Band leader/pianist Duke Ellington; and great vocalist Rebecca Kilgore. |
Sun, 27 September 2020
In this episode, we bring you three excellent pianists: Ray Kennedy; Ray Bryant; and Phineas Newborn. |
Sat, 26 September 2020
In this episode, we feature three star musicians who have recently been taken from us by COVID-19. They are alto saxophonist Lee Konitz, Bassist Jymie Merritt playing with Art Blakey, and tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath. |
Fri, 25 September 2020
In this episode we feature Part 2 of the Hank Mobley collection from the 1960s on Mosaic Records. |
Sun, 9 August 2020
In this episode, we feature guitarist Peter Bernstein with his quartet, tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart, and wind things up with alto saxophonist Phil Woods. |
Sat, 8 August 2020
In this episode, we bring you first a big band led by Nat Pierce. We then move along to drummer Paul Kreibich. We wind up with tenor sax Pete Christlieb. |
Fri, 7 August 2020
In this episode, we bring you pianist Mel Powell, pianist Mary Lou Williams, and pianist/vocalist Nat King Cole. |
Thu, 6 August 2020
In this episode, we bring you part 1 of a Mosaic Hank Mobley box set featuring performances between 1963 and 1970. |
Wed, 5 August 2020
In this episode, we present Part 2 of the MGM Woody Herman sides. If you liked the previous show, you’ll definitely like this one, too. |
Wed, 1 July 2020
In this episode, we feature a live concert sponsored by Don |
Tue, 30 June 2020
In this episode, we feature alto sax player Frank Morgan, a series |
Mon, 29 June 2020
In this episode, we intermix the Bill Cunliffe trio with Oscar |
Sun, 28 June 2020
In this episode, we feature Part 1 of a Woody Herman series. It |
Mon, 6 April 2020
In this episode, we bring you Jazz Drummers: Part II. We |
Sat, 4 April 2020
In this episode, we bring you Jazz Drumlmers: Part I. We begin |
Thu, 2 April 2020
In this episode, we bring you a trad show when an emphasis on |
Wed, 1 April 2020
In this episode, we feature key Ellington musicians playing in |
Tue, 31 March 2020
In this episode, we feature pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist |
Sun, 23 February 2020
In this episode, we feature musicians influenced by bop but not bop themselves. We have two pianists, George Shearing and Dave Brubeck, and alto saxophonist Lee Konitz. |
Sat, 22 February 2020
In this episode, we feature songs from the Jerome Kern and Harold |
Fri, 21 February 2020
In this episode we feature four key musicians who created the |
Thu, 20 February 2020
In this episode, we feature all live modern jazz with the Woody |
Wed, 19 February 2020
In this episode, we feature 27 more tunes with women's names in |
Tue, 18 February 2020
In this episode, we feature swing era musicians but not playing in |