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BGO has heard from so many members and listeners that what we do is a meaningful part of your lives and impacts you in powerful ways. From giving your pets a companion while you’re out, to comforting you after a loss, to being a part of both your celebrations and day-to-day life, WBGO is honored to be there for you, and humbled by the support our members and volunteers give us each and every day. As the calendar year comes to a close, and the holidays get into full swing, we wanted to remind you that we do not exist without YOU. Thank you! In this issue of Upbeat, you will find WBGO programming to accompany you during your celebrations as we move toward 2014.
CELEBRATE WITH WBGO! On Air Thanksgiving Jazz Parade Michael Bourne’s Annual Blues Poll Toast of the Nation WBGO Travel: Jazz on the Mountain Umbria Peru
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GALLERY One More Time, Once Photography by Tony Graves and George Wirt, On display Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2013
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hotographs, large prints and colorful murals of the inaugural 2012 TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival at NJPAC by Tony Graves and George Wirt will fill the WBGO gallery for this exhibit which runs from October 1– December 31, 2013. The prints chronicle the week-long series of music events that made up the historic debut of the annual festival. The gallery includes photos of George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn and many others. Graves and Wirt have covered the jazz scene for more than two decades capturing memorable images of jazz artists and personalities. You can visit the WBGO Gallery, located at 54 Park Place in Newark, NJ, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. WBGO is a wheelchair accessible facility.
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jazzretreat Mohonk is offering a discounted rate exclusively for friends of WBGO Jazz 88.3FM. This unique package includes:
• a welcome cocktail reception on Friday evening
• a private 15th anniversary dinner with Michael Bourne, musicians and WBGO guests on Saturday
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or the fourth consecutive year, WBGO is pleased to offer an amazing weekend package for WBGO Members and their families. Celebrating 15 years at the Mohonk Mountain House, WBGO announcer Michael Bourne will once again host this stellar program — a four-day jazz extravaganza over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend — with a lineup of jazz greats, including: Matt Wilson, Martin Wind, Scott Robinson, Fred Hersch, Joe Locke, Julian Lage and more.* Also a performance of A Jazzy Valentine, a show conceived and narrated by Michael Bourne, with singers Christopher Gines, LaTanya Hall, and musical director Hilary Kole. Michael Bourne has some special things lined up to mark his 15th year! *please note: Artists are subject to
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• a Mohonk Mountain House scavenger hunt on Sunday afternoon
Whether you are planning a family outing, a romantic retreat, a weekend with friends or a self-exploration getaway, the Mountain House has activities for all! Jazz on the Mountain takes place January 17–20, 2014 at the historic Mohonk Mountain House resort, a National Historic Landmark located just 90 miles north of New York City, is offering a discounted rate exclusively for WBGO Members and friends. Whether you are planning a family outing, a romantic retreat, a weekend with friends or a self-exploration getaway, the Mountain House has activities for all! RESERVATIONS: To take advantage of the exclusive WBGO rate, you must place your reservation with Mohonk by calling 1-800-772-6646 and you MUST mention WBGO. Once you make your reservation, contact WBGO to make your deposit, 973-624-8880x269 or email events@wbgo.org. We hope you can join WBGO for this very special jazz event and look forward to seeing you on the Mountain! More information at WBGO.org/Mohonk. Nov./Dec. 2013 Upbeat
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t’s time for the WBGO Thanksgiving Jazz Parade again! Every autumn, this interactive feature on our website grows more and more popular. The Thanksgiving Jazz Parade gives you an opportunity to vote for your favorite jazz musicians in 19 categories. Voting begins the first week of November and, once tallied, winners will be played every hour on Jazz88.3FM and WBGO.org over the four day Thanksgiving weekend (Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1). You can cast your ballet to choose your favorites at www.wbgo.org/topten Will the battle for the top bass spot between Charles Mingus and Ron Carter continue, or will a new top pick emerge? Will Hancock or Tyner edge out Bill Evans for piano? Will Ella, Bird and Coltrane spend a fourth year at number one? Is this Anat Cohen’s year to reach the top honor for clarinet? Join the fun and stay tuned Thanksgiving weekend for the results!
Winners from Last Year’s Jazz Parade Female Vocalist: Ella Fitzgerald
Guitar: Wes Montgomery
Tenor Saxophone: John Coltrane
Trombone: J.J. Johnson
Trumpet: Miles Davis
Organ: Jimmy Smith
Piano: Bill Evans
Baritone Saxophone: Gerry Mulligan
Alto Saxophone: Charlie Parker
Soprano Saxophone: John Coltrane
Bass: Charles Mingus
Clarinet: Benny Goodman
Male Vocalist: Frank Sinatra
Flute: Herbie Mann
Drums: Art Blakey
Violin: Regina Carter
Vibes: Milt Jackson
Percussion: Tito Puente
Large Ensemble: Duke Ellington Orch.
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uddy Waters topped the list of WBGO
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listeners’ favorite blues artists, according to the 2012 Blues Poll conducted by Blues Hour host Michael Bourne. Held at the same time as our annual Thanksgiving Jazz Parade, which asks listeners to rank their favorite jazz artists in a variety of categories, Bourne asks his listeners to vote on their top three blues performers by emailing him directly at mbourne@wbgo.org. The poll closes at 4pm the day before Thanksgiving. 2012 was the fourth year Waters came out on top in the poll. Last year, Buddy Guy and Howlin’ Wolf tied for second place, one of several ties out of the 106 total artists who received votes. There were also a number of newcomers in last year’s results:
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Muddy Waters Howlin’ Wolf / Buddy Guy BB King Albert King John Lee Hooker / Eric Clapton Stevie Ray Vaughan Allman Brothers Etta James / Tedeschi Trucks Band
It has been a close race between Waters and King, as you can see from the long view history of the poll: 2005-2008: #1 BB King, #2 Muddy Waters 2009-2011: #1 Muddy Waters #2 BB King
Don’t forget to tune into the Blues Hour, weekdays 3–4pm. We’d love to hear about your top three blues artists! Nov./Dec. 2013 Upbeat
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Dear Members and Friends, In our constant effort to be good stewards of your membership dollars, we continually work to enhance your membership experience while simultaneously putting the maximum resources into the programming you enjoy. To that end, last year we introduced the online version of Upbeat, WBGO’s Program Guide. This completely interactive version of Upbeat, gives you access to more content via links and bonus items, and can be accessed by visiting wbgo.org/upbeat. Our enhanced online Upbeat, will begin to replace our printed version in 2014. We will reduce the number of printed copies so we can reduce the costs of production and postage. This move will also allow us to preserve natural resources and reduce our carbon footprint. Beginning January 2014 the printed version of Upbeat will be mailed to current and new Sustaining Members only. If you became a member in 2013 you will continue to receive Upbeat,by mail until the anniversary of your membership. If you become a Sustaining Member in 2014, you will also receive Upbeat by mail. By January 2015, only Sustaining Members will receive the printed version, but everyone can enjoy the online version. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support, understanding and cooperation as we make this necessary adjustment. If you have questions or concerns about this change, or any aspect of your WBGO Membership, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 973-624-8880 ext 301. Regards, Membership Services
Our next WBGO Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 6pm. The meeting will be held at WBGO, 54 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102. This meeting is open to the public.
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programguide Nov./Dec. 2013 SUNDAYS 6:00AM SUNDAY MORNING HARMONY WITH DAN KARCHER 10:00AM SINGERS UNLIMITED WITH MICHAEL BOURNE Singers Unlimited is four hours of new and classic singers singing ballads and bossas, blues and be-bop. For more than 25 years, WBGO’s Michael Bourne has turned the spotlight on jazz vocalists with live instudio performances, interviews and more. 6:00PM JAZZSET WITH DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER RE-BROADCASTS ON WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30pm Nov. 3 Nicole Mitchell and Ice Crystal at the Kennedy Center An ice crystal captures light, like the sound of Mitchell's flute with the vibes in this quartet. She is a repeat winner of the DownBeat Critics Poll and Jazz Journalists Association Flutist of the Year award, a longtime member of Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, and brings Ice Crystal to Washington for the Mary Lou Williams Festival. Nov. 10 Ray Anderson Pocket Brass Band’s "Sweet Chicago Suite" The trombonist’s little New Orleans style band celebrates the windy city of his youth, in a New Jazz Work commissioned by JAZZSET
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Jason Moran & The Bandwagon In his second season as Artistic Advisor for Jazz at The Kennedy Center, pianist Jason Moran brings serious ideas and fun. He's a recent MacArthur Fellow and current faculty member at New England Conservatory of Music as well. Moran's Bandwagon with Tarus Mateen and Nasheet Waits have been together for 13 years, in this new concert from November, 2013, at the KC Jazz Club
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Chamber Music America with funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and played at the Newport Jazz Festival. Nov. 17 Amir ElSaffar and Two Rivers From his Iraqi heritage, ElSaffar plays the santur and from his Chicago childhood, the trumpet. His band embraces both sides too, with lute-like oud and buzuq, tenor sax, bass and drums. “ElSaffar is winning over lots of people with invention, precision and emotion,” music blogger Jim Macnie tweeted from the audience. The 2013 Newport Jazz Festival commissioned the music, with funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Nov. 24 “Bix Factor” and Bandoneon from Umbria Jazz in Italy From the Umbria Winter Festival, trombonist/composer Mauricio Ottolini and Sousaphonix play original music for a science fiction tale. Early jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke is a character in the plot. We follow “Bix Factor” with tango from the Umbria Summer Fest. Young bandoneonist J-P Jofre from Argentina and New York and an Italian string orchestra fill a Renaissance opera house. Dec. 1 Jason Moran & The Bandwagon See sidebar. Dec. 8 Bill Frisell and Music of John Lennon Like balloons floating above the Newport Jazz Festival, the guitarist and his group send up “Beautiful Boy,” “Come Together,” “In My Life,” and a piece by the late drummer Paul Motian. Frisell opens on violinist Jenny Scheinman’s stage, playing duets. Dec. 15 Dee Alexander’s Funkin with Electric Soul: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix and James Brown A heart-stopping moment in this free family concert comes when Dee Alexander sings a classic — Jimi’s “Hey Joe, where you goin’
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All programs subject to change. JAZZ FROM THE ARCHIVES
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The C4 Trio Host Bill Kirchner plays the music of these three young Venezuelan cuatro (4-string guitar) players — Jorge Glem, Edward Ramirez, and Hector Molina. C4 Trio’s sound is unique in the way they use a traditional, almost ‘sacred’ instrument in music that incorporates new harmonies and rhythms and the open spirit of jazz.
with that gun in your hand?” It’s an anthem and a plea to stop the violence, in the middle of a funky dance-a-thon. The Jazz Institute of Chicago presented Alexander and her Evolution Arkestra at South Shore Cultural Center. Dec. 22 Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Goodwin won a Grammy® Award for his arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” for his tight Big Phat Band from Los Angeles. They’re at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Dec. 29 Wynton Marsalis Plays Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives and Sevens For two consecutive New Year’s Eves, Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members have celebrated at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola with works by great New Orleans creators — first Morton, then Armstrong. To play “Pops,” Wynton invites bandleader Vince Giordano and His Nighthawks to join the band.
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7:00PM SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC MIX Grammy® nominated record producer Eulis Cathey plays an eclectic mixture of jazz, contemporary jazz, fusion, jazz/funk, Latin, classic R&B and so much more. From Grover Washington, Jr. to Weather Report; from James Brown to Eddie Palmieri; from Charles Earland to Incognito, the Sunday Night Music Mix has something for everyone. 11:00PM JAZZ FROM THE ARCHIVES Nov. 3 Great Recording Sessions Louis Armstrong in Paris, 1934, Hot Lips Page in New York, 1940, with host Dan Morgenstern. Nov. 10 Slambology Join host Joe Peterson as he presents a tribute to the prolific bassist Slam Stewart, who recorded with Slim Gaillard (as “Slim & Slam”), Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, Don Byas and many others. Nov. 17 The C4 Trio See sidebar. Nov. 24 Tribute to Marian McPartland, Pt. 1 Host Ed Berger revisits his 1990 interview with the late pianist Marian McPartland, playing excerpts of their conversation as well as music she recorded in her seven decades long career. Dec. 1 Marian McPartland, Pt. 2 Dec. 8 Johnny On the Spot Joe Peterson plays the music of bassist Johnny Miller, the original bass player in pianist Nat King Cole’s Trio. Dec. 15 The 1968–74 Bill Evans Trio Host Bill Kirchner takes a look at pianist Evan’s longest lasting trio which included bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Marty Morell. Dec. 22 Annual IJS Christmas Cheer Host Vincent Pelote presents jolly holiday tunes with a jazz flavor.
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programguide Nov./Dec. 2013 Dec. 29 Picks of the Year, Part 1 Host Dan Morgenstern offers personal best recordings of 2013. MONDAYS 6:30PM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER WITH WENDELL PIERCE Nov. 4 Sweet Honey in the Rock Grammy winning a-capella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock shines a new light on the work of Odetta, Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone — and marks their own 30 year anniversary with something new: a backing trio. Performances include “Midnight Special,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” and “Feelin’ Good.” Nov. 11 Chucho Valdes and The Afro Cuban Jazz Messengers Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes is today’s ultimate jazz ambassador — from deep AfroCuban roots and improvisational jazz masJALC
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Prohibition and the Jazz Age “The parties were bigger…the pace was faster…and the morals were looser" (F. Scott Fitzgerald). Prohibition was intended to stifle vice – but instead, it nourished crime and the clubs that would become a hot bed for jazz. Ken Burns joins Wendell Pierce to bring us the sound of the speakeasies in the work of Beiderbecke, Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and James P. Johnson. Songs like “Snake Dance,” “New Orleans Bump,” and “Variety Stomp” will doubtless provoke merrymaking on par with the era of bathtub gin and backroom carousing. Special guests Doug Wamble and Vince Giordano join the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
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tery, he creates a sophisticated style all his own. For their first stateside performance in seven years, Valdes brings his Afro Cuban Messengers to the Allen Room. Nov. 18 Kurt Elling and Richard Galliano Vocalist Kurt Elling and French accordionist Richard Galliano transport us from the New York vista of the Allen Room to the cafes of Paris and the plazas of Buenos Aires. Don’t miss this heartfelt collaboration exploring the art of the ballad. We’ll hear classics like “Nicht Wandle,” “Mein Licht,” an arrangement of The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood,” and “La Vie en Rose.” Nov. 25 Maceo Parker: Funky Stuff Funk’s living legend Maceo Parker brings red-blooded soul to the Allen Room. He’s played alongside James Brown, George Clinton, and Prince – but on his own, he’s a force to be reckoned with. Maceo Parker’s compositions burst with energy as he leads “the Tightest Little Funk Orchestra On Earth” through a set including “Off The Hook,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Make It Funky.” Dec. 2 Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra Pianist, composer, and arranger Toshiko Akiyoshi mixes intricate bebop sensibilities and Japanese influences in a big band sound. Joined by long-time partner, saxophonist Lew Tabackin and Japanese taiko drummer Eitetsu Hayashi, Akiyoshi leads a dazzling performance of her own compositions including “Remembering Bud” and “Pollination,” alongside classics like “Ellington’s Black and Tan Fantasy.” Dec. 9 Prohibition and the Jazz Age See sidebar Dec. 16 Brazilian Nights: Leny Andrade with Paquito D’Rivera New York Times writer Stephen Holden calls her “both the Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald of bossa nova.” Vocalist Leny Andrade embodies the spirit of jazz with
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All programs subject to change. the soul of her native Brazil. Andrade is inspired and accompanied by reedman and friend Paquito D’Rivera through bossa nova, sambas and choros including “Manha de Carnival,” “Batida Diferente” and “Ceu e Mar.” Dec. 23 Big Band Holidays No one throws a holiday party like Jazz At Lincoln Center! Wynton Marsalis leads an all-star lineup through a Yuletide romp. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is joined by vocalists René Marie and Gregory Porter for a New Orleans style holiday treatment of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland” and “We Three Kings.” Dec. 30 Music of The Tenor Masters Tenor saxophonists have been at the forefront of jazz for most of its history. Visionaries like Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Coleman Hawkins, and the incomparable John Coltrane have immortalized the instrument. On our stage, three generations of tenor masters, Benny Golson, Bennie Maupin, and Joe Lovano –– pay tribute to this tradition with Coltrane’s “Peace On Earth,” Joe Henderson’s “Recordame,” and originals including Lovano’s “Big Ben.” 7:30PM `NJ CAPITOL REPORT Emmy Award-winning anchors Steve Adubato and Rafael Pi Roman host New Jersey Capitol Report which examines New Jersey’s most pressing public and policy issues. The program looks at political, social, and cultural issues affecting the people of New Jersey through in-depth conversations with the state’s top legislative leaders, political pundits, and “movers and shakers.” TUESDAYS 6:30PM THE CHECKOUT This hour-long music magazine, hosted by Josh Jackson, is also available as a podcast, which can be found at the show’s website WBGO.org/thecheckout. The multimedia show features what’s new in the New York jazz scene, including featured new music www.wbgo.org
selections, sessions from the WBGO performance studio, as well as interviews. 7:30PM CONVERSATIONS WITH ALLAN WOLPER Conversations with Allan Wolper features guests whose ideas are on the cutting edge. Wolper, known as a “journalist’s journalist,” is an interviewer, reporter, documentary producer and ethics columnist, who has been honored by every journalism medium, winning over 50 awards. 8:00PM LATIN JAZZ CRUISE WITH AWILDA RIVERA WEDNESDAYS 6:30PM JAZZSET WITH DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER Re-broadcast of Sunday’s Program; See Listing 7:30PM SPORTSJAM SportsJam takes a unique peak into the sports scene as WBGO’s News and Sports Director Doug Doyle talks with a wide variety of guests. Bernie Williams, Kareem AbdulJabbar, Jon Faddis, Savion Glover and Jazz 88 host Rhonda Hamilton all agree there’s a strong connection between jazz and sports. SportsJam recently received the Best Sports Award from the New Jersey Associated Press Broadcasters Association. THURSDAYS 6:30PM SONG TRAVELS WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Nov. 5 Eric Benét Singer, songwriter, and actor Eric Benét charges his old school soul songwriting with healthy doses of modern funk and hip-hop. His winning formula has been recognized with multiple Grammy® and Image Award nominations. Benét joins Feinstein for a set of original tunes and classics by Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and David Foster. Nov. 12 Gloria Gaynor Gloria Gaynor is best known for her sensational 1978 hit, “I Will Survive,” which won the only Grammy® ever awarded for Best Nov./Dec. 2013 Upbeat
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programguide Nov./Dec. 2013 SONG TRAVELS
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Wynton Marsalis Trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis hails from one of New Orleans’ most distinguished jazz families, and he has continued the Marsalis dynasty with multiple Grammy® Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, and the National Medal of Arts. Spend an hour with this legendary artist as he shares a few of his favorite things, including a recently discovered recording of Louis Armstrong’s last known performance.
Disco Recording. In the past dec.ade she has released new music on unsuspecting audiences and has been honored with a slate of accolades. Gaynor performs “My Funny Valentine” and joins Feinstein for a duet of “The Very Thought of You.” Nov. 19 Ryan Bingham Singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham has made the unlikely journey from rodeo rider to Grammy® and Oscar winner for the Crazy Heart soundtrack. His gritty-beyond-his-years voice echoes the rough and tumble life he’s known. On this Song Travels, Bingham performs tunes with a roadhouse tinge, including his own “As I Do My Dancing” and “Too Deep to Fill.” Nov. 26 Wynton Marsalis See sidebar. Dec. 3 Shelby Lynne Singer/songwriter Shelby Lynne has carved her own path as a respected independent
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artist. After years in Nashville she relocated to California, where the Grammy®-winning artist continues to earn high praise with each new album. Lynne performs her own tunes and teams up with host Feinstein on “Gee Baby Ain’t I Good to You.” Dec. 10 Renée Fleming Grammy®-winning opera star and actress Renée Fleming has performed some of the greatest operatic roles ever written at the world’s leading concert halls. Her awards include a Fulbright Lifetime Achievement medal and the National Medal of Arts. This week she shares a few of her favorite selections including songs by Franz Schubert, George Gershwin, and Leonard Cohen. Dec. 17 José Feliciano Singer, virtuoso guitarist, and composer José Feliciano’s holiday tune, “Feliz Navidad,” is essential to any Yuletide playlist. On his latest album, The King, Feliciano pays tribute to Elvis Presley. The eight time Grammy® winner joins Feinstein for an electrifying hour of music and conversation, including performances of “Always on My Mind” and “Love Me Tender.” Dec. 24 Stephen Holden New York Times music and film critic Stephen Holden covered the 1970s singer/songwriter explosion before he went on to write up everything from film to cabaret. Music has been with him every step of the way. On this week’s program Holden illustrates his life’s journey through musical milestones from Bob Dylan to Sinatra to Sting. 7:30PM PEOPLE’S PHARMACY This program examines current issues in medicine, mental health, nutrition and fitness. FRIDAYS 6:30PM PORTRAITS IN BLUE Re-broadcast of previous Saturday’s Program; See Listing.
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All programs subject to change. 7:30PM WBGO JOURNAL This program, produced by the multi-award winning WBGO team, covers issues of importance to the Newark/NY metro area. SATURDAYS 6:00AM LATINO USA WITH MARIA HINOJOSA Multi award-winning Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only nationally distributed English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. This program covers the social, cultural and political issues facing today’s Latino community. Maria Hinojosa, host of Latino USA, is also urban affairs correspondent for CNN and a former NPR News reporter. In addition to being a broadcaster, Hinojosa is an author, and a frequent lecturer on college campuses. She has received the Robert F. Kennedy Award, an Associated Press award and the National Council of La Raza’s 1999 Ruben Salazar Award. 7:00AM PORTRAITS IN BLUE RE-BROADCASTS ON FRIDAYS AT 6:30PM Nov. 2 Jimmy McCracklin— From the Beginning, Vol. 1 Nov. 9 Johnny Rawls— From the Beginning, Vol. 1 Nov. 16 Albums of Dinah Washington, Vol. 7 Nov. 23 James Brown— From the Beginning, Vol. 12 Nov. 30 Little Richard— From the Beginning, Vol. 1 Dec. 7 Jimmy Reed— From the Beginning, Vol. 4 Dec. 14 Dinah Washington— From the Beginning, Vol. 7 Dec. 21 Christmas Blues Dec. 28 The Best of 2013 8:00AM SATURDAY MORNING FUNCTION WBGO’s Bob Porter plays blues, R&B and classic soul, with an emphasis on the early 1950s to the late 1960s. New artists who perform these styles are also featured. www.wbgo.org
10:00AM RHYTHM REVUE WITH FELIX HERNANDEZ Rhythm Revue’s blend of classic soul and R&B received the A.I.R. (Achievement in Radio) Award for the Best Weekend Program in New York, and was named Best Radio Show by New York Magazine and the Village Voice. WBGO is the original home of Rhythm Revue. Nov. 2 Soul of ‘68 Nov. 9 Top 10 Soul Nov. 9, 1971 Nov. 16 Chicago Soul Nov. 23 Soul Songs of Thanks Nov. 30 Request Show Dec. 7 Day of the Dance: Hip-Shakers & Footstompin’ Soul Dec. 14 Music from Felix’s Rare Soul Stash Dec. 21 Holiday Show Dec. 28 Request Show
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MUSIC DIRECTOR GARY WALKER’S TOP CDS + RE-ISSUES
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Top Tunes Kenny Garrett Pushing the World Away (Mack Avenue) Ahmad Jamal Saturday Morning (Jazz Village) Geri Allen Grand River Crossings (Motema) Gregory Porter Liquid Spirit (Blue Note) Ray Mantilla The Connection (Savant) Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet In The Beginning, Vols. 1 & 2 (Pilgrimage Productions) Dayna Stephens I’ll Take My Chances (Criss Cross)
Reissues Nina Simone Little Girl Blue (Bethlehem) John Coltrane Afro Blue Impressions (Pablo/Concord) Thelonious Monk/Gerry Mulligan Mulligan Meets Monk (OJC/Concord) Dexter Gordon Daddy Plays the Horn (Bethlehem) Pepper Adams/Donald Byrd et al Motor City Scene (Bethlehem)
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BGO celebrates the season with the addition of holiday music to our airwaves. Last year, Rhonda Hamilton and Monifa Brown shared their favorite jazz holiday classics with readers of Upbeat, and this year, Awilda Rivera wanted to let our readers know her favorites. She shared her top five Scrooge themed songs, for days when you’ve just had it with department store “Jingle Bells.” Enjoy!
“Christmas Morning Blues” By Victoria Spivey Release: Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1: 1926–1927 This song is one of the earliest blues recordings to feature a less-than-thrilled-aboutChristmas theme. “Christmas Tears” By Freddie King Release: 17 Greatest Hits Freddie King makes no bones about how he regards the notion of spending Christmas alone. Song Excerpt:
I hear sleigh bells ringin’ but I haven’t heard a word from you in years (x 2) Ooooh I hear choirs singin’ and I’m just sittin’ here cryin’ Christmas tears Everybody’s singin’ ‘Merry Christmas’ as they watch the starry skies filled with reindeers (x 2) I’m smiling on the outside but on the inside I’m cryin’ Christmas tears “Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern)” By Miles Davis & Bob Dorough Release: Jingle Bell Swing Song Excerpt:
Blue Christmas, that’s the way you see it when you’re feeling blue Blue Xmas, when you’re blue at Christmastime
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you see right through, All the waste, all the sham, all the haste and plain old bad taste “How I Hate to See Christmas Come Around” Penned by Gatemouth Moore, this set of lyrics is taken from a version of the song that appears on Stony Plain’s Christmas Album, with blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon backed by Duke Robillard and his band. Song Excerpt:
Well, I knew I had some money in my Christmas bank account. I went downtown to get it, fifteen cents was the amount. Oh how I hate to see Christmas come around. Well, it’s really a beautiful sight but it always bring me down. “”Even Santa Gets the Blues” Recorded by various country, R&B & jazz artists. Song Excerpt:
Well, I wasn’t given just one silent night Just me and mama close by the warm fire light, yeah But Christmas time is comin’, there’s just so much to do Even Santa Claus gets the blues Happy Holidays!
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