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The Jazz Center Jazz And Justice! Jazz Appreciation Month At The Smithsonian In Washington, DC
Jazz Appreciation Month will join the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History’s celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-Ins under the theme “Jazz and Justice.” A series of programs in 2010 will highlight the role jazz music and artists have played in influencing social justice and freedom of expression in the U.S. and globally. Several events, performances, and collaborations will offer the public discussions, music, and educational events that highlight stories and periods in history that illuminate the influence of jazz as culture shaping American identity and world history. Jazz and Theater: April 2 — Onstage discussion and donation ceremony with stars from Arena Stage production of “Sophisticated Ladies.” Artists and Smithsonian curator will discuss the role of theater in presenting jazz and dancers will perform a number from the show to Ellington’s music.
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April 26 — Onstage discussion with a Broadway producer about the role of jazz in American theater and a proposed production of Eubie Blake’s “Shuffle Along” for Broadway. Jazz and American/World Identity: April 1 — Evening Concert — Pablo Aslan “Avantango” highlighting connections between jazz and tango as part of the Smithsonian’s salute to Argentina. The artist will discuss his jazz influences and how he came to the music in an onstage discussion with Marvette Perez. April 2 — “Boppin with Dizzy”—Onstage afternoon discussion with American Indian Jazz Artists Sharyl Cassity and Tony Lujan, and Charlie Fishman, former manager of Dizzy Gillespie. The panel will discuss
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how Gillespie and Oscar Pettiford influenced the Bebop era and cultural diplomacy, as well as the historic role of jazz as a part of American Indian identity. Lujan will also discuss participating in the UNICEF Tour with Dizzy. The artists will perform in concert at NMAI the next day. Jazz and Civil Rights: April 23—Sweethearts of Rhythm—Newberry Honor winner Marilyn Nelson (poet) and Caldecott Honor Winner Jerry Pinkney (artist) will join one of the members of the Sweethearts of Rhythm in an onstage discussion about the first integrated, all female big band in the nation. A new children’s book titled “Sweethearts of Rhythm” tells their story, struggles and achievements. Date TBD. Jazz and Justice—Onstage discussion about the role jazz and jazz artists played in Civil Rights in the U.S. Dr. David Baker will lead a discussion that will be augmented by vignettes from Smithsonian Oral History and photo collections. The discussion will include snippets of music from iconic/jazz civil rights compositions. (Charles Mingus “Fables of Faubus; Billy Taylor’s “I Wish I Knew (How it would feel to be free” ). Date TBD. Nazi Germany and Jazz — A multimedia event with curators, filmmakers, educators and historians from NMAH and the U.S. Holocaust Museum to highlight jazz and German culture in Nazi Germany; how jazz was used as a means of civil disobedience, its impact on youth identity (“Swing Kids”) and how the Third Reich tried to co-opt jazz for its propaganda. A roundtable discussion supported by multi-media images and music, with John Hasse and Ken Kimery. New Media will webcast. For more information, log onto www.smithsonianjazz.org
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I'M TALKIN' JAZZ Sunday at 8 am 4/4
Vocalist Carla Zlibersmith with Chris Cortez
4/11 Saxophonist Mel Martin and Pianist Don Friedman with Lee Thomas 4/18 Drummer Matt Wilson with Melanie Berzon 4/25 Saxophonist David Sanborn with Chris Cortez
RIVERWALK JAZZ Sunday at 6 pm 4/4
Let’s Talk Jazz: A Conversation with Gary Giddins The progression of jazz and its lasting affect on American culture is the focus. The Jim Cullum Jazz Band welcomes jazz critic and award-winning author Gary Giddins (pictured) to discuss his new book, Jazz which navigates through 100 years of the music, from New Orleans through swing, bebop and beyond.
4/11 Porgy & Bess: An Original Transcription by The Jim Cullum Jazz Band, Part 1 Join The Jim Cullum Jazz Band for the 75th anniversary of the great American folk opera, in an encore presentation, narrated by the legendary William Warfield (pictured.) Part one introduces the characters Catfish Row and DuBose Heyward in this classic love story. Tunes include Summertime and Leavin’ for the Promised Land.
4/18 Porgy & Bess: An Original Transcription by The Jim Cullum Jazz Band, Part 2 Continuing the 75th Anniversary celebration with part two of our encore presentation, William Warfield returns in his spectacular role as narrator for the conclusion of this twopart program in which Porgy’s love for Bess is put to the test. Tunes include It Ain’t Necessarily So, A Red-Headed Woman, and Oh Lawd, I’m on my Way.
4/25 Django Jubilee: 100 Years of Gypsy Swing The Jim Cullum Jazz Band and special guest Hot Club of San Francisco (pictured), featuring guitarist Paul Mehling, with a centennial concert celebrating the infectious music of Django Reinhardt, the gypsy guitarist who continues to inspire and thrill musicians and music lovers today.
THE ANNALS OF JAZZ WITH RICHARD HADLOCK Sundays at 7 pm
The sound of surprise describes both jazz itself and the enduring premise of "The Annals of Jazz." Since 1959, host Richard Hadlock has been improvising on historical themes and bringing forth worthy performers—from Armstrong to Zorn. Each Sunday, we may find Annals in Europe, Asia, Latin America or Back of Town anywhere.
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in the moment with jim bennett Sunday at 8 pm 4/4
Dahveed Behroozi Pianist Dahveed Behroozi (pictured) performing solo, recorded at the Jazzschool in Berkeley on September 19, 2009. Dahveed performs original compositions and new arrangements of the American Songbook. Recording engineer: Lee Brenkman
4/11 Amiri Baraka Celebrating Poetry and Jazz, with the legendary Amiri Baraka (pictured), joined by tenor saxophonist Howard Wiley's trio and recorded at Yoshi's in San Francisco by Keith Yansurak on November 9, 2009. With Geechi Taylor, David Ewell and Sly Randolph.
4/18 Faith Winthrop Beloved, legendary singer and vocal coach Faith Winthrop (pictured) recorded at a celebration for her 78th birthday on November 14th, 2009 at the Jazzschool in Berkeley. With Chuck Bennett and Denny Berthiaume. Recording engineer: Lee Brenkman.
4/25 Alfredo Rodriguez Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez (pictured), is heard playing solo piano in his Yoshi's San Francisco debut on January 26th, 2010. Alfredo, who is in his first year of being in the U.S., is working on his first CD, to be released this spring by Quincy Jones' Qwest Records. Recording engineer: Keith Yansurak.
THE JAZZ DECADES WITH RAY SMITH Sunday at 11 pm 4/4
Lu Watters at Hambone Kelly's Thomas Morris Past Jazz Masters Glenn Miller plays 1939 Pops
4/11 Casa Loma Orchestra 1 Lunceford's Chickasaw Syncopators Jess Stacy with Irving Fazola 4/18 The Jazz Trumpet Art of Sterling Bose 4/25 Erskine Hawkins Jack Pettis Adrian Rollini
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JAZZ PROFILES WITH NANCY WILSON Monday at 9 pm 4/5
Jazz Impresario Norman Granz
Norman Granz (pictured) has no equal as an impresario in jazz and popular music. He founded Verve and Pablo records. He created Jazz at the Philharmonic, a touring concert series that was helpful in promoting the careers of Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Roy Eldridge, Lester Young, and Art Tatum. As a jazz producer, he has probably done more than anyone to bring modern jazz to a wider audience. This show celebrates Granz's outstanding achievements while exploring the shrewdness and audacity of his producing style. Interviewees include Granz, pianists Oscar Peterson and Benny Green, drummers Buddy Rich and Louis Bellson, and others.
4/12 Vocalist Betty Carter 4/19 Cornetist Nat Adderley Nat Adderly (pictured) was a fine trumpet player. But he spent most of his career in the shadow of his older brother, Julian "Cannonball" Adderly. Nat ran the band business and wrote many of their hits. When Cannonball died, Nat carried on, not only with the band, but also with the family tradition of educating the next generation.
4/26 The Village Vanguard The influential 66-year-old club has hosted the most important figures in jazz from giants like Monk, Miles, and Coltrane to stars of today like Joshua Redman and Wynton Marsalis. It has been the setting for some of the best live recordings in jazz, and the great stories.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER WITH WENDELL PIERCE Tuesday at 9 pm 4/6
The Music of Thelonious Monk
4/13 McCoy Tyner
Pianist McCoy Tyner (pictured) who helped define the sound of the John Coltrane Quartet, invites tenor saxophonist Ravi Coltrane to join his trio to perform Tyner's own Fly with the Wind, and Blues on the Corner and to revisit John Coltrane's Moment's Notice.
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NEA 2010 Jazz Masters : Muhal Richard Abrams, Kenny Barron, Cedar Walton, Bill Holman, Yusef Lateef, Bobby Hutcherson, Annie Ross and George Avakian
4/27 Monty Alexander: Harlem-Kingston Express The West Indies meet West Harlem when Jamaicanborn pianist Monty Alexander (pictured) and the HarlemKingston Express make a stop at the House of Swing. Alexander (who has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown and Sonny Rollins) brings his disparate worlds and singular voice together to explore the 'New Calypso bebop'—called mento. He’s joined by drummer Herlin Riley and bassist Hassan Shukar.
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PIANO JAZZ WITH MARIAN MCPARTLAND Wednesday at 9 pm
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Bucky Pizzarelli with guest host John Pizzarelli Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli (pictured right, with his son John, left) is known for playing the great guitar compositions of the 1930’s on his seven-string guitar. He played with Benny Goodman and for many years was a member of Doc Severinson’s Tonight Show Band. As part of the 30th Anniversary celebration, Bucky Pizzarelli returns to Piano Jazz with guest host John Pizzarelli—his son and fellow guitarist. The duo plays Tangerine and My Blue Heaven, with John Pizzarelli also supplying vocals. photo credit: jens palm
4/14 The Hickory House Trio Reunion with guest host Bill Crow 4/21 Saxophonist Phil Woods 4/28 Hiromi Uehara Hiromi Uehara (pictured) is a brilliant young pianist from Japan, by way of Berklee College of Music. Her exciting mixture of musical genres and high-energy playing is made even more thrilling by her amazing technique and complex ideas. On this 2004 session, she demonstrates her original approach with her own tune, The Tom and Jerry Show, a frenetic tune inspired by the famous cartoon.
JAZZSET WITH DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER Thursday at 9 pm 4/1
Michel Camilo at Newport
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Michael Wolff Trio and Special Guest Steve Wilson A pianist from the last Cannonball Adderley Quintet, tight trio and hard-working guest (Steve's no walk-on) plus great arrangements at the KC Jazz Club at the Kennedy Center. "Joe's Strut" is for Zawinul.
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4/15 Ted Nash: The Mancini Project The saxophonist's father and uncle played in Henry Mancini's Hollywood studio orchestras. Ted (pictured) reduces the scale to a quartet but keeps the romance, at the Detroit Jazz Festival.
4/22 Reedman Paquito D'Rivera 4/29 A Night at the Jazz Standard in New York
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A MORNING CUP OF JAZZ WITH ALISA CLANCY (M-F)
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LATIN JAZZ WITH JESSE "CHUY" VARELA
AMERICAN JAZZ COUNTDOWN WITH CLIFFORD BROWN JR.
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