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The Jazz Center SUMMER JAZZ READING
Got some extra time on your hands this summer? Looking for that Jazz “good read”? Here are some suggestions from the staff and announcers at KCSM Radio. Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In & Out of Jazz by Lorraine Gordon Lorraine Gordon has seen it all, lived it all, and now she’s written it all down. The owner of one of the most famous jazz clubs in the world has had quite a life. As a music business pioneer and a grande dame of New York City she has stories to tell about jazz luminaries, politicians, movie stars—you name it. From Miles to Monk to Lenny Bruce and Norman Mailer – they’re all here!
Princess Noire: The Tumultuous Reign of Nina Simone by Nadine Cohodas The story of Nina Simone's life is one of wonder and tragedy. Tragedy because of her schizophrenia and wonder because of her amazing talent. She was a force of nature and a woman of passion and commitment who created a body of work that's in a category unto itself. Cohodas had unique access to Nina's family and the musicians who worked with her and her portrait of Nina's life is compelling.
Artie Shaw: Three Chords for Beauty's Sake by Tom Nolan Artie Shaw was not only the most famous musician in the United States on the eve of World War II, but he also virtually invented the modern concept of the celebrity. It’s the rags-to-riches story of the son of poor immigrants who became the great bandleader with movie-star looks. Nolan follows the drama of his later relationships, yet does not neglect the body of Shaw's work, as he guides us through the tremendous period from 1935 through 1954 when Shaw made recordings that still delight fans today. Little Piano Girl: The Story of Mary Lou Williams by Ann Ingalls, Maryann MacDonald and Giselle Potter— (Illustrator) Mary Lou Williams, like Mozart, began playing the piano when she was four and would play for anyone who would listen. By the tender age of eight she became a professional musician. She went on to true greatness writing and arranging music for Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, and was one of the most powerful women in jazz. This is the story of Mary Lou's childhood in Pittsburgh, beautifully illustrated and pitch perfect for young readers.
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Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne by James Gavin From the Cotton Club's glory days to the glitzy but bigoted hotels of Las Vegas's heyday, this behind-the-scenes look at American icon Lena Horne is as much a story of the limits of the American dream as it is a masterful biography. The many faces of this luminous, complex, strong-willed, passionate, even tragic woman are revealed—a stunning talent who inspired such giants as Barbra Streisand, Eartha Kitt and Aretha Franklin. Monk: The Life & Times of an American Original by Robin D.G. Kelley The first full biography of the jazz legend based on exclusive access to the Monk family archives, a decade of research and interviews with previously-reticent family members and friends. At the center of the story is Monk’s struggle to "make it" without compromising his musical vision. This biography is a fitting tribute to one of America’s most original and lasting creative geniuses...you won’t be able to put it down. Give My Poor Heart Ease: Voices of the Mississippi Blues by William Ferris (includes CD and DVD) An amazing book for blues lovers who love their experience pure and strong. More than 20 interviews with blues and gospel performers from the Mississippi Delta, along with an intriguing section on the infamous Parchman Penitentiary in the Delta, where cruel overseers and defiant inmates battle each other. Joyous, powerful and authentic, this package is designed to both inform and entertain those willing to plunge into this audacious world. DownBeat: The Great Jazz Interviews edited by Frank Alkyer and Ed Enright Since its first issue in 1934, DownBeat has chronicled every facet of jazz and has featured interviews with virtually every jazz great. In celebration of the magazine's 75th anniversary, Frank Alkyer combed the archives and assembled a compendium of the magazine's most celebrated, historical and groundbreaking features and interviews, which reads less like a book and more like a conversation about jazz among the artists themselves and includes great photos too! The Jazz Loft Project by Sam Stephenson In 1957, legendary photographer W. Eugene Smith holed up in a loft in the Tin Pan Alley area where over the next several years he became deeply embroiled in the New York City jazz scene, opening his home as a practice and performance space for some of the great artists of mid-century jazz. He took pictures and recorded the music and conversations too. An essential book for jazz fans, photography lovers and New York history buffs.
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I'M TALKIN' JAZZ Sunday at 8 am 7/4
Trombonist Curtis Fuller with Sonny Buxton
7/11 Saxophonist Chris Potter with Chris Cortez 7/18 Harpist/Composer Carol Robbins with Melanie Berzon 7/25 Trumpeter/Composer Erik Jekabson with Chris Cortez
RIVERWALK JAZZ Sunday at 6 pm 7/4
Riverwalk Jazz BBQ Light the coals and crack open the cooler. Nothing says July like a barbecue on a lazy afternoon. The forecast may call for triple-digit temps or a passing shower. But whatever’s in store, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band swings their way through some of your favorite warm-weather classic American jazz tunes.
7/11 Feelin' The Spirit: The Luis Russell Story
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7/18 Louis Armstrong: Memories & Reflections 7/25 All The Cats Join In: Catherine Russell in Concert The Jim Cullum Jazz Band keeps America’s rich jazz tradition alive with the rhythms of hot jazz, swing and the blues as they share the stage with their friend, pianist Dick Hyman and one-of-a-kind vocalist, Catherine Russell (pictured), whom jazz critic Nat Hentoff calls ‘the real deal.’
photo credit: © stefan falke
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 7/4
Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra (pictured) presents "India & Africa: A Tribute to John Coltrane", recorded at Yoshi's in Oakland On April 21st, 2010. Dr. Brown arranged these pieces and others for the Asian American Orchestra, augmented with local guest musicians performing on instruments from North Indian and West African musical traditions. Photo credit: © Kathy Sloane
7/11 Denise Moore and Then Some Vocalist Denise Moore (pictured) and Then Some celebrating the history of the most American of art forms...jazz.... in part two of a musical journey, recorded February 25th, 2010 at the Side Door Cabaret of the Palladium Theatre in St. Petersburg, Florida, with Billy Marcus, David Pate, Alejandro Arenas and Stephen Bucholtz.
7/18 Omar Sosa and the Afreecanos Quartet Cuban Pianist Omar Sosa (pictured) and the Afreecanos Quartet, recorded April 9th, 2010, at the Largo Cultural Center in Largo, Florida. Sosa explores the African roots of traditional musics throughout the Diaspora, using modern jazz harmonies and the latest audio technology. With Marque Gilmore, Childo Tomas and Mola Sylla.
7/25 Rhonda Benin and her Quartet Vocalist Rhonda Benin (pictured) and her Quartet, with "Jazz On The Soul Side," recorded at the Jazzschool in Berkeley on April 18th, 2010. With Tammy L. Hall, Ron Belcher and Robert Rhodes.
photo credit: © Hali McGrath—haliphoto.com
THE JAZZ DECADES WITH RAY SMITH Sunday at 11 pm
Sadly, Ray Smith passed away on February 26th at the age of 87; we will continue to present his archived shows for your enjoyment. 7/4
Remembering Ray Smith
7/11 Charlie LaVere, Willie Bryant, Edwin J McEnelly, New York All Stars 7/18 Will Bradley, Maxine Sullivan, Sam Lanin 7/25 Deane Kincaide, Duke Ellington, Henry Lange, Turk Murphy
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JAZZ PROFILES WITH NANCY WILSON Monday at 9 pm 7/5
llinois Jacquet
Illinois Jacquet (pictured) performed on every continent and played before kings, queens, and presidents. In his long career, saxophonist Jacquet virtually personified the entire jazz tradition. In the early years, he played saxophone in the swing-era big bands of Count Basie, Lionel Hampton and Cab Calloway. And as a teenager, he became famous for his saxophone solo on Flying Home with Lionel Hampton's big band.
7/12 Milt Hinton Double bassist Milt Hinton (pictured) built his reputation on being one of the most versatile and consistent players in jazz. Over a thousand recordings feature his rhythmic handiwork. He played with all the greats, including Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and the Count Basie Orchestraand collected funny stories about every one of them. This program features vintage and contemporary recordings from Hinton's prolific career and interviews with Clark Terry, Dick Hyman, Rufus Reid and David Berger.
7/19 Ellington: The Composer Part 1 7/26 Ellington: The Composer Part 2
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER WITH WENDELL PIERCE Tuesday at 9 pm 7/6
Paquito D'Rivera's Third Stream Musical polyglot Paquito D’Rivera (pictured) offers Stravinsky, Brahms, and Bernstein in a jazz dialect. Clarinet, strings, percussion and two pianos accent his penchant for blurring European and African-American idioms, especially on his own hybrid work Fiddle Dreams. Hosted by Wynton Marsalis.
7/13 The Music of Gillespie and Puente 7/20 Kings of Crescent City 7/27 Karrin Allyson, Sachal Vasandani and Carla Cook
Three modern interpreters of song offer distinctive moods at the House of Swing. Karrin Allyson provides a versatile expressiveness; rising star Sachal Vasandani delivers a cool sophistication; and Detroit native Carla Cook (pictured) brings her blues-inflected style.
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PIANO JAZZ WITH MARIAN MCPARTLAND Wednesday at 9 pm
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Piano Jazz 30th Anniversary Special With Guest Host Murray Horwitz What began as a series of modest, intimate musical conversations has become one of the most successful and longest running music programs in media history; and a national treasure trove documenting jazz greats, pop music giants, and cultural icons such as Dizzy Gillespie, Mary Lou Williams, Oscar Peterson, Elvis Costello, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles and Studs Terkel. Nobody could engage them more entertainingly than the divine, pioneering Ms. McPartland (pictured). Marian's friend and NPR veteran Murray Horwitz hosts this hour-long survey of three decades of great radio moments.
7/14 Ted Nash with guest host Christian McBride 7/21 Romain Collin with guest host John Weber 7/28 Marian McPartland selects: Remembering John Bunch (d. March 30, 2010) Pianist John Bunch (pictured) learned to arrange for big bands while held captive in a German POW camp during World War II. After returning stateside he worked with the likes of Woody Herman, Gene Krupa and Benny Goodman, and was Tony Bennett's pianist for a number of years. He passed away earlier this year, and Piano Jazz remembers Bunch with this 1991 session. Bunch performs Something to Live For and duets with host Marian McPartland on What is This Thing Called Love?
JAZZSET WITH DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER Thursday at 9 pm 7/1
Arturo Sandoval & Cyrus Chestnut A mix-and-match of two sets from one weekend at the Kennedy Center, as trumpeter Arturo Sandoval (pictured) rumbas Miami-style, and pianist Cyrus Chestnut swings from spirituals to Soul Food.
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Frank Wess & Terell Stafford Quintets
7/15 LeeBop from the Detroit Jazz Festival "Speed Ball," "Beehive" and more buzzing lips for trumpeter Lee Morgan (born July 10, 1938) from Dominick Farinacci (pictured) and two co-horns: Brandon Lee and Jeremy Pelt.
7/22 Miguel Zenon, Vijay Iyer Groups at Newport 7/29 Claudia Acu単a at Newport, and Duets from Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo
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A MORNING CUP OF JAZZ WITH KEITH HINES
4:00 PM
LATIN JAZZ WITH JESSE "CHUY" VARELA
7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 11 : 0 0 P M 12:00 AM 2:00 AM
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY
WITH CHRIS CORTEZ
WITH
IN THE MOMENT WITH JIM BENNETT
BACK ON BASIN STREET WITH MAL SHARPE
J AZZ P ROFILES
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER WITH WENDELL PIERCE
DAVE RAMIREZ (M) P ETE FALLICO (T) RON PELLETIER (W)
MONDAY
WITH
JAZZ WITH BOB PARLOCHA
TUESDAY
JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON WITH
DICK CONTE THE JAZZ OASIS
GREG BRIDGES (T/TH), KATHLEEN LAWTON (F) P IANO J AZZ WITH MARIAN MCPARTLAND
MID-DAY JAZZ SONNY BUXTON
THE JAZZ OASIS
WITH
JAZZ WITH BOB PARLOCHA SUNDAY
MID-DAY JAZZ
EVENING JAZZ
THE JAZZ DECADES WITH RAY SMITH
DESERT ISLAND JAZZ
JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON JESSE "CHUY" VARELA (M/T), MELANIE BERZON (W/TH/F)
WITH JAYNE SANCHEZ (M/W),
WITH N ANCY W ILSON
WITH
KEITH HINES
(M/W/F), CLIFFORD BROWN JR. (T/TH)
RIVERWALK
THE ANNALS OF JAZZ WITH RICHARD HADLOCK
SATURDAY A MORNING CUP OF JAZZ
A MORNING CUP OF JAZZ WITH ALISA CLANCY (M-F)
I'M TALKIN' JAZZ
AMERICAN JAZZ COUNTDOWN WITH CLIFFORD BROWN JR.
5:00 PM 6:00 PM
TUESDAY
BIG BAND JUMP
1:00 PM
2:00 PM 3:00 PM
MONDAY
J AZZ S ET WITH D EE D EE B RIDGEWATER
ALL OUT WITH
GREG BRIDGES
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
CRAZY 'BOUT THE BLUES WITH
KATHLEEN LAWTON
WITH
MICHAEL BURMAN JUST JAZZ WITH
MICHAEL BURMAN
JAZZ WITH BOB PARLOCHA FRIDAY
SATURDAY