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motional Expressions, the oil paintings and watercolors of artist JoAnna Lombardi, will be on display in the WBGO Gallery through August 3, 2012. As a girl, born and raised in Connecticut, Lombardi relied on her imagination and dreams to fulfill her curiosity about the world outside of New Haven. As a young adult she opened the forbidden door to music, art and culture of all ethnic groups. She was particularly draw to Motown and R&B music.

To date she has painted the gamut of emotional expression from jamming jazz musicians and sexy rock solos to glimpses into human suffering and poverty. What

ties her work together is her attention to the raw human emotion. “I am not a realist,” she says, “I interpret emotion.” One of her hallmarks is the use of intense color, A Night to electric pinks and purRemember by ples, deep reds and JoAnna Lombardi shocking yellows. The juxtaposition of her raw human themes with bold color technique delivers the meaning of the painting straight to the heart of the viewer.

The WBGO Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

WBGO is a wheelchair accessible facility.

NEWARK TODAY Newark Today is a monthly, one-hour, live call-in program focusing on social, economic and political topics pertaining to Newark. Tune in to WBGO on Tuesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 23 at 8pm to hear host Andrew Meyer joined by Newark Mayor Cory Booker.

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BGO is proud to announce The Jazz Bee, our new showcase for emerging jazz. Broadcast 24 hours a day at 88.3 HD2, The Jazz Bee also streams through our website (WBGO.org/jazzbee), at NPRMusic.org, and will be syndicated to stations nationwide through the Public Radio Exchange.

Funded in part by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, WBGO’s addition of The Jazz Bee doubles the number of hours we broadcast every day, and thus offers an opportunity to introduce listeners to a wide variety of artists and styles.

“There is incredible creativity in the rising generation of jazz talent,” says Tim Wilkins, WBGO’s digital content manager. “We want you to hear where jazz is going next.”

The Jazz Bee primarily plays new releases by young and emerging artists, as well as highlights from jazz icons during their emerging years. This offers listeners a chance to hear rising jazz stars before they become household names, and makes connections between new sounds and the jazz tradition.

“We always keep our ear to the ground,” says Thurston Briscoe, WBGO’s Vice President/Programming and Production.

“When we hear something good, we want our audience to hear it, too.”

What, you might ask, is a “Jazz Bee?” A bee, of course, is a flying creature that gets your attention fast when it stings. “The Jazz Bee” can do that. But “bee” has another meaning which is more important to us at WBGO: it is a place where people gather to accomplish an important task together, like raising a barn or making a quilt.

So WBGO’s The Jazz Bee is where we gath-

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er, raise up and celebrate the music we love.

Come join us at The Jazz Bee. Among the young artists we have featured on The Jazz Bee are vibraphonist Warren Wolf, drummer Eric Harland and bassist Linda Oh. Jazz icons include past giants, such as pianist James P. Johnson and vibraphonist Red Norvo, and artists active on the scene today, such as trumpeter Wallace Roney and saxophonist Mark Turner.

We also played an exclusive interview with pianist Robert Glasper on the release of his new CD, Black Radio, on January 29. Glasper introduced tracks from the album, and explained how he seeks to combine influences from Hip Hop with the works of jazz masters, such as Oscar Peterson and Mulgrew Miller.

“One hallmark of the rising generation in jazz is their curiosity,” said Wilkins. “These young artists know where their music comes from, and combine their influences in surprising ways.”

HD Radio is a free service which transmits multiple digital signals over a single radio frequency, in addition to an analog signal.

WBGO, like many public radio stations, rebroadcasts its FM signal digitally at 88.3 HD1, and The Bee at HD2. HD Radio car and home tuners are available through major retailers.

The Jazz Bee will also offer additional content through our website with interviews, videos and articles which highlight different aspects of the emerging jazz scene. Stay tuned for upcoming features on the best new jazz not only from New York and New Jersey, but also Newport, Chicago, Johannesburg, Havana and Tel Aviv.

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Celebrations

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Felix Hernandez: 25 years on WBGO, the original home of Rhythm Revue In December 2011, as WBGO was powering up a new transmitter in Times Square, another important milestone was reached, Felix Hernandez celebrated 25 years of Rhythm Revue on WBGO. For those who listen to Rhythm Revue, it should come as no surprise that this occasion passed in a quiet fashion, since Felix always puts the classic soul he spins before anything else, even his anniversary.

Rhythm Revue debuted on WBGO in 1986.

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JazzSet: 20th Anniversary Year Continues

Michael Bourne: 40 years on radio Michael Bourne is having an anniversary doubleheader on WBGO the first week of July.

He will be broadcasting live from the Montreal Jazz Festival on Sunday July 1, 10am–2pm, and Monday through Wednesday (July 2–4) 2pm–6:30pm, on the radio at 88.3FM, and around the world on the web at WBGO.org.

This will be Michael’s 20th trip to the jazz festival in Montreal, the biggest and, says Michael, “the best jazzfest in the world.”

This will be his eighth WBGO broadcast live from Montreal.

There will be artist interviews, musical highlights from the festival archives, reports from around Places des Arts (the festival’s epicenter) and possibly some music live.

This summer Michael is also celebrating 40 years on the radio! “I started at WFIU,

JazzSet continues its 20th anniversary season with highlights from recent Newport Jazz Festivals, anticipating live WBGO coverage from Newport on August 4–5. Also on two editions of JazzSet this summer: music from recent Litchfield, Detroit and Monterey Jazz Festivals, and new highlights from the Mary Lou Williams Fest at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Performers include drummer Allison Miller’s BOOM TIC BOOM and the amazing new pianist Chihiro Yamanata. Dee Dee Bridgewater hosts from the stage. Tune in July 1 and August 5 at 6pm to listen in Surround Sound.

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playing jazz and Broadway musicals on the NPR classical station of Indiana University.” Michael told Upbeat. “I was finishing my PhD (in theatre) in 1972 and I was asked to fill in for the regular jazz jock—for four weeks. I’ve been on the radio ever since. I got my doctorate, but I enjoyed being a DJ more than I wanted to be a theatre professor, and so I stayed.

Those four weeks are now forty years, 13 at WFIU, 27 at WBGO in Newark. I do at least use my doctorate: I’m the theatre critic for the WBGO Journal.”

Michael celebrates his radio anniversary on Singers Unlimited, Sunday, July 8 10am–2pm. He will play some of the singers and songs he first played in 1972, including actual vinyl! Michael added, “I’ll be playing the ‘new’ (then) albums of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. I’ll also listen back to singers and songs that have meant something special to me through all these years.”

Singers Unlimited, Afternoon Jazz and The Blues Hour Host, WBGO Journal Critic-at-Large— Michael Bourne

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azz at Lincoln Center Radio, heard Mondays at 6:30pm on WBGO, has created its own definitive voice. This summer, the program will highlight masters of jazz known for their distinctive musical voices.

On Monday, July 23, three great modern tenor saxophonists—Joe Lovano, Benny Golson and Bennie Maupin—honor the legacy of unforgettable tenor players Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane in a program entitled, “The Tenor Masters,” captured live in a Rose Hall performance.

The progressive West Coast sound of band leader Stan Kenton attracted the most innovative soloists of his time. On Monday, August 20, tune into WBGO for a program featuring NEA Jazz Master & Kenton alum Lee Konitz as he joins The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to revisit the Kenton catalog.

In addition to these special summer offerings, Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio will feature Roy Haynes, Phil Woods, Cedar Walton, Steve Turre, Luciana Souza; the music of Sarah Vaughan, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and Thelonious Monk—all during the months of July and August.

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Our next WBGO Board of Trustees meeting will be held on September 24, 2012 at 6pm. The meeting will be held at Sills-Cummis, Gateway One, Newark, NJ. This meeting is open to the public. Attendees should bring a photo identification.

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programguide July/August 2012 SUNDAYS 5:00 AM LIVING ON EARTH with Steve Curwood A magazine show covering environmental issues.

6:00 AM SUNDAY MORNING HARMONY with Dan Karcher 10:00 AM 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 in-studio performances, interviews and more.

6:00 PM JAZZSET WITH DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER RE-BROADCASTS ON WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 July 1 Mary Lou Williams Festival Highlights We’ll sample a set or two from the Women in Jazz Fest held May, 2012, at the Kennedy Center.

July 8 Gretchen Parlato/Conrad Herwig and the Latin Side of Herbie Hancock at the Newport Jazz Festival JazzSet’s Dee Dee Bridgewater was a judge when Parlato won the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition. Trombonist Conrad Herwig teaches at Rutgers University, plays with the Mingus Big Band and salsa great Eddie Palmieri, and leads this Latin Side All-Star Band.

July 15 Rez Abbasi/Trio da Paz at Newport Three inspirations for guitarist Abbasi are Pakistani vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948–97), pianist Andrew Hill, and this Rez Abbasi Acoustic Quartet. Then guitarist Romero Lubambo and two Brazilian compatriots meet swinging tenor Harry Allen over bossa novas by Jobim. Rez and Paz, back to back, on JazzSet.

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Amina Figarova/Avishai Cohen and Triveni at Newport The Azerbaijani pianist from the Netherlands has a new CD and just toured the US from New Orleans to New York, Missoula, Pittsburgh and more. Following Figarova at Newport, trumpeter Avishai Cohen from Tel Aviv leads a trio he calls “airy” with sister Anat as a guest on clarinet.

July 29 Charles Lloyd at Newport For his uncompromising, serious music, the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival was eager to present Charles Lloyd. He could bring any group, they told him. Charles said he would bring Sangam (means confluence), his eastwest trio with Zakir Hussain on tablas, Eric Harland on drums, and Lloyd on saxophone.

Join three musical spirits, flowing together.

August 5 More Women in Jazz Festival Highlights JALC

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An Evening with Roy Haynes At the age of 85, drummer Roy Haynes hasn't lost any of his percussive force. He made his marks—playing with Charlie Parker, Pat Metheny, the Allman Brothers (and was even featured as DJ on the video game Grand Theft Auto IV). Now Haynes brings his vibrant Fountain of Youth Band to Rose Theater. www.wbgo.org

August 12 Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet/Gerald Clayton Trio at the Litchfield Jazz Festival His first jazz love is Miles Davis. This July, trumpeter Alegría and his band lead a tenday musical tour of Perú. If you can’t make that, hear their music on this JazzSet, followed by two-time Grammy® nominee, pianist Gerald Clayton (son of bassist John).

August 19 Juan-Carlos Formell at the Monterey Jazz Festival A fourth-generation Cuban musician who left for New York, Juan-Carlos Formell and his group Johnny’s Dream Club (named for a long-ago jazz spot) create a haunting, floating musical poem. Hear guitar from Havana with shades of New Orleans and Spanish lyrics. Guest Harvey Wainapel on clarinet.

August 26 Kevin Eubanks at the Detroit Jazz Festival He led the house band on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show for fifteen years. Now Kevin Eubanks is free, unfettered, bluesy and outdoors with the fine Bill Pierce on tenor, at the Detroit Jazz Festival, Labor Day weekend, on JazzSet. 7:00 PM 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.

11:00 PM JAZZ FROM THE ARCHIVES July 1 Happy Birthday Louis!

Even though he was born on August 4, 1901, many celebrate his birthday on or around July 4th. Join host Vincent Pelote as he plays some of his favorite Satchmo recordings as a birthday tribute.

July 8 Here Comes the Judge!

Joe Peterson examines the career of one of the most prolific bassists in jazz, Milt ‘The Judge’ Hinton. www.wbgo.org

July 15 It's Lawsony!

Host Bill Kirchner samples the music of vocalist Janet Lawson.

July 22 Remembering Dick Wellstood Hard to believe that Dick Wellstood, the great idiosyncratic pianist, has been gone for 25 years, says his close friend Dan Morgenstern, who has chosen some recorded highlights.

July 29 Jazz From Fifty Years Ago Join host Vincent Pelote as he plays recordings made by his favorite artists in the year 1962.

August 5 It's Duvivier, by George!

Joe Peterson examines the music of bassist George Duvivier.

August 12 Benny Carter and Strings To celebrate Benny's 105th birthday, Ed Berger surveys Carter's writing for and playing with string sections from the 1940s to the new Millennium.

August 19 Stan Kenton Centennial Stan Kenton's centennial is this year, and Dan Morgenstern picks some favorites from the controversial bandleader-pianist-composer-arranger's vast recorded legacy.

August 26 The Singers Unlimited Bill Kirchner plays recordings by this fascinating jazz vocal group.

MONDAYS 6:30 PM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER WITH WENDELL PIERCE July 2 An Evening with Roy Haynes See sidebar opposite page.

July 9 The Music of Sarah Vaughan Brash vocals earned Sarah Vaughan the titles ‘Sassy’ and ‘The Divine One.’ Pianist Eric Reed leads a celebration of her work through the glorious range of Jane Monheit and Mary Stallings' sure swing.

July 16 Dizzy's Atmospheres: Phil Woods, Cedar Walton and Steve Turre Our acoustic cocktail starts with a jigger of sax master Phil Woods, a shot of trombonist Steve Turre and an equal measure of Jazz Mastery by pianist Cedar Walton—stirred, July/August 2012 Upbeat

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July 23 The Tenor Masters The warm sound of the tenor saxophone has come to be the symbol of jazz—largely because of the work of Charles ‘Yardbird’ Parker, ‘Long Tall’ Dexter Gordon, “The Hawk” Coleman Hawkins, and the immortal John Coltrane. On the Jazz at Lincoln Center Stage, three generations of modern day tenor masters—Benny Golson, Bennie Maupin, and musical director Joe Lovano— honor this legacy.

July 30 Luciana Souza Trio Brazilian vocalist Luciana Souza has made a home in both the bossa nova and jazz traditions—and even within the works of ee cummings and Pablo Neruda. Her acrobatic inflections are punctuated by percussionist Cyro Baptista and guitarist Romero Lubambo.

August 6 Basie and The Blues In the hands of ‘Count’ Bill Basie, churning rhythms and unforgettable riffs helped define Kansas City swing. Now, guitarist James Chirillo, pianist Cyrus Chestnut and vocalist Gregory Porter join the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to make the Basie classics burn.

August 13 The Music of Gillespie and Puente The vibrant sound of Latin Jazz was not just the “folk process.” In the decade between 1946 and 1956, Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauza, Chano Pozo, and ‘Mambo King’ Tito Puente brought this irresistible mix to the world.

Wendell Pierce hosts as bassist Carlos Henriquez leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with conguero Giovanni Hidalogo and drummer Ignacio Berroa in these Jazz Latin classics, including “Manteca,” “Ran Kan Kan,” “Oye Como Va” and more.

August 20 Artistry in Rhythm: Stan Kenton Centennial The bandstand wasn’t big enough for Stan Kenton’s musical ideas. His big brassy sound would bring dozens of musicians to the stage including a “mellophonium” section and

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many of the great West Coast innovators— Bill Holman, Anita O’Day and Jazz Master Lee Konitz who joins the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for this Kenton celebration.

August 27 The Music of Thelonious Monk Pianist Marcus Roberts re-imagines the work of Thelonious Monk with the 15-piece Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Wendell Pierce hosts as our band members offer fresh arrangements of Monk's “Epistrophy,” “Criss Cross,” “Blue Monk” and more.

7:30 PM 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 6:30 PM 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 dedicated website, www.checkoutjazz.com. The multimedia show features what’s new in the New York jazz scene, including featured new music selections, sessions from the WBGO performance studio, as well as interviews.

7:30 PM 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 www.wbgo.org

Award, an Associated Press award and the National Council of La Raza’s 1999 Ruben Salazar Award.

8:00 PM LATIN JAZZ CRUISE with Awilda Rivera WEDNESDAYS 6:30 PM JAZZSET WITH DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER Re-broadcast of Sunday’s Program; See Listing THURSDAYS 6:30 PM MARIAN MCPARTLAND’S PIANO JAZZ July 5 Dick Hyman Pianist, composer and arranger Dick Hyman has made two appearances on Piano Jazz, the first in 1979 and this reprise from 2009.

Always the fleet-fingered pianist and versatile musician, Hyman performs tunes by George Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim and a James P. Johnson rag before winding up the hour with host McPartland on an improvised blues.

July 12 Dave Samuels Vibes player Dave Samuels is one of the best mallet players on the scene today. A versatile musician, Samuels has played with everyone from Stan Getz to Frank Zappa. Samuels brought along pianist Alain Mallet to perform “Picture Frame,” an original tune from his Latin Grammy-winning album with his group, the Caribbean Jazz Project. Samuels and Mallet end the hour with “All the Things You Are.” July 19 Keith Jarrett see sidebar.

July 26 Remembering Studs Terkel Louis ‘Studs’ Terkel was one of the legends of public radio and a longtime friend of Marian McPartland. The two shared a love of jazz, of radio and of Terkel’s hometown, Chicago. In this program from 1992, McPartland and Terkel quiz each other about their lives and share memories of their favorite composers and musicians.

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August 2 Grady Tate Grady Tate began his jazz career as a muchcelebrated drummer, backing icons such as Wes Montgomery, Ella Fitzgerald, and Quincy Jones. Tate has since traded in his skins for a microphone, delivering smooth, soulful baritone vocals instead of rim shots and cymbal crashes. With pianist John di Martino, Tate sings “Everybody Loves My Baby” and “All Blues.”

August 9 Hod O’Brien Pianist Hod O’Brien is a stalwart be-bop acolyte. Since emerging on the scene in the PIANO JAZZ

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Keith Jarrett Piano Jazz presents a very special program featuring one of the most imaginative and original performers of our time, the incomparable pianist Keith Jarrett. Jarrett’s playing is a combination of unbelievable beauty, technical genius and mesmerizing improvisation. As elusive as he is brilliant, Jarrett has been on McPartland’s guest wish list for years. Jarrett and McPartland perform a mostly improvised set before closing on Herbie Hancock’s “Indian Summer.”

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programguide July/August 2012 late 1950s playing with Oscar Pettiford and Stan Getz, O’Brien has garnered critical acclaim and accolades from his peers. He joins McPartland and performs an original tune written for the occasion, “Clarion for Marian,” before paying tribute to his be-bop roots with Bud Powell’s “Un Poco Loco.”

August 16 Melissa Walker Vocalist Melissa Walker is an exciting presence on the jazz scene, with impeccable phrasing, a soulful swing and a warm sensuous tone. She and McPartland spend a delightful hour talking about the jazz life and perform together on “The More I See You,” and “It Could Happen to You.” August 23 Paul Winter Saxophonist/band leader Paul Winter has created his own brand of environmentally conscious music. The natural world serves as an inspiration and at times a collaborator in his music. Winter talks about performing with humpback whales and his legendary recording expeditions to the Grand Canyon. With his pianist Paul Sullivan, Winter performs his tune, “Sun Singer,” before joining McPartland for “Summertime.”

August 30 Allen Toussaint with guest host Elvis Costello Seven years ago New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, but the city’s music scene is indestructible. Piano Jazz pays tribute to the Crescent City with one of her favorite sons—legendary pianist, singer, composer and producer Allen Toussaint. Elvis Costello sits in as guest host for this special session which features Toussaint singing and playing his hit tune, “Southern Nights,” and a duet with Costello on “Ascension Day.” 7:30 PM PEOPLE’S PHARMACY This program examines current issues in medicine, mental health, nutrition and fitness.

FRIDAYS 6:30 PM PORTRAITS IN BLUE Re-broadcast of previous Saturday’s Program; See Listing.

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7:30 PM WBGO JOURNAL This program, produced by the multi-award winning WBGO team, covers issues of importance to the Newark/NY metro area.

SATURDAYS 6:00 AM SMILEY & WEST Smiley & West from Public Radio International (PRI) is an energetic radio program that is a fusion of thought provoking, intelligent and stimulating dialogue on every subject from news and politics to entertainment and culture. The one-hour weekly show attracts a broad spectrum of compelling guests and asks questions that solicit newsworthy discussions. Listen as Tavis Smiley & Cornel West engage in deep dialogue in the “Hot Stuff” segment where the duo dissects the hottest news topics. The most engaging portion of the show encourages audience interaction in the “Take ‘Em to Task” segment when a caller debates Smiley & West on a political or social issue. Finally, what would a Smiley & West show be without provocative discussions with A-list newsmakers, celebrities, great thinkers and doers of our time! Get Ready . . . it’s time for Smiley & West!

7:00 AM PORTRAITS IN BLUE RE-BROADCASTS ON FRIDAYS AT 6:30 July 7 Bobby Charles, Vol. 7 July 14 James Brown, Vol. 6 July 21 Barbara Lynn: Texas Vocalist & Guitarist July 28 Bo Diddley, Vol. 6 August 4 Sonny Boy Williamson, Vol. 3 August 11 Jimmy Reed, Vol. 6 August 18 Albums of Jimmy Witherspoon, Vol. 8 August 25 Big Joe Turner, Vol. 5 8:00 AM 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.

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10:00 AM 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.

SUPPORT WBGO great way to support WBGO is through a gift of stock or a family foundation. If you would like more information, please call Beth Lasoff at 973-624-8880, ext. 285.

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MUSIC DIRECTOR GARY WALKER’S TOP CDS + RE-ISSUES

Top Tunes Gary’ s

Kenny Garrett Plays Seeds from the Underground (Mack Avenue) Arturo Sandoval Dear Diz (Concord) Jazz Soul Seven Impressions of Curtis Mayfield (B F M) John Pizzarelli Double Exposure (Telarc) Bobby Broom Upper West Side Story (Origin) Amina Figarova Twelve (In + Out) Ulysses Owens, Jr. Unanimous (Criss Cross) Ahmad Jamal Blue Moon (Jazz Village) Brian Bromberg Compared to That (Artistry Music)

Reissues Freddie Hubbard Straight Life (Masterworks Jazz) Stanley Turrentine Don’t Mess with Mr. T (Masterworks Jazz) Kenny Clarke Music for the Small Hours (Schema Records) Francy Boland Sextet/Sahib Shihab Jazz Joint, Volume 2—Companionship (Schema Records)

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WBGO NEWS DEPARTMENT— A CLEAN SWEEP AT NYABJ

Ceremonies. The 2012 competition attracted 240 entries across 10 categories from 46 community and ethnic news organizations, which were judged by faculty and adjuncts at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, as well as professional journalists.

WBGO received six awards for news coverage from Public Radio News Directors Incorporated (PRNDI), at the ceremony on June 28. Details were not available at press time, but will be available on the WBGO Blog. PRNDI is a nonprofit professional association that exists to improve local news and information programming by serving public radio jour-

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he WBGO News Department has done it again! One of the most celebrated news teams in public radio, the WBGO News Department swept the radio category at the New York Association for Black Journalists (NYABJ) Scholarship & Awards Ceremony, won an Ippie Award and took home a number of awards at the Public Radio News Directors Incorporated (PRNDI) conference.

The 2012 New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) awards ceremony was held May 16 at The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center in New York. NYABJ recognizes the best in Print, New Media, Radio, Magazine and Television reporting on issues that affect the Black Diaspora, and WBGO took home First Place honors in General News, Public Affairs and Arts & Entertainment. Those awards were for the following:

3 First Place in the Spot General News Radio Category: “Newark Shootings”

3 First Place in Public Affairs/Radio Category: “Conversation with Allan Wolper—Frank Lucas”

3 First Place in Arts & Entertainment/Radio Category: “Ailey Camp Newark”

“This year’s awards reflect WBGO’s commitment to telling stories you don’t hear anywhere else and many of them impact African Americans in New York and New Jersey. That was certainly the case when we brought the sounds and voices of Ailey Camp Newark to our listeners. We are excited shows like the WBGO Journal and Conversations with Allan Wolper continue to be recognized

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NYABJ President Michael J. Feeney and presenter with WBGO News Director Doug Doyle

much more than a sound bite on WBGO. The art of story-telling is a big part of what we do in the news department. It’s a pleasure working with our veteran group of reporters. Monica Miller’s in-depth coverage of crime in Newark has led to several awards this year. We are also using social media to attract even more people to our interviews, shows and website,” said News Director Doug Doyle.

The WBGO News Department has won more than 60 NYABJ Awards since 1998.

This year’s New York awards were judged

by NABJ’s Dallas Chapter.

The winner of the 2012 Ippies Award for best use of audio in reporting was WBGO’s Monica Miller, for her story, “Newark Roll Call,” which aired on July 29, 2011. In the piece, Miller detailed the growing tension between community members and Newark’s police force.

Veteran TV reporter and anchor Connie Chung was the keynote speaker at the April event, and Errol Lewis from NY1’s Inside City Hall was the Master of www.wbgo.org

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he Charlie Parker Tannually Jazz Festival assembles

some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved late summer jazz favorite, so in honor of this anniversary, SummerStage will present an additional evening of performances on August 24. This night will feature the world premiere of specially commissioned pieces by Revive Music Group in collaboration with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, celebrating the work of Charlie Parker’s 1950’s record, Charlie Parker with Strings.

Saturday, August 25, WBGO’s Sheila Anderson will host a line-up featuring legendary drummer Roy Haynes. For over fifty years, Haynes has influenced and innovated, shaping some of the greatest recordings in jazz. Also on the program Rene Marie, the

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Errol Louis, Monica Miller, Connie Chung at 2012 Ippies Awards Ceremony

nalists. PRNDI educates, advocates and organizes to promote high standards, ethical principles, and significant public service.

To learn more and listen to any of these award-winning broadcast news pieces, log onto WBGO.org/awards.

award winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel, bassist Derrick Hodge, who is part of the wave of a generation of musicians working across genres without borders, and Jamire Williams, musician, producer and composer, with his band, ERIMAJ, a progressive, jazz influenced but genre defying group of musicians.

Sunday, August 26, WBGO’s Brian Delp will host a program featuring vocalists Ernestine Anderson (with her Quartet) and Gregory Porter, described by The New York Times as having said, “has most of what you would want in a male jazz singer, and maybe a thing or two you didn’t know you wanted.” Also on the program the group Dapp Theory, whose recording was heralded by JazzTimes as having “remarkable chemistry” and pianist Sullivan Fortner how has recorded with such luminaries as Albert “Tottie” Heath, Benny Powell, Silde Hampton and currently performs with the Roy Hargrove Quintet.

This free festival is revered for bringing leading figures in jazz into the neighborhoods where the celebrated musician lived and worked, Historic Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan’s East Village. Performances begin at 7pm on Friday in Marcus Garvey Park and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday at this can’t miss, end of summer event. Information at WBGO.org/events.

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