Upbeat November/December 2012

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WBGO Program Guide Jazz 88.3 FM www.wbgo.org NOV./DEC. 2012

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aunched as part of the TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival in October, the current exhibit on display at WBGO, Too Heavy for Words, will be on view through the end of 2012. The show features the work of four New Jersey based photographers highlighting jazz artists from both new York and New Jersey.

Tony Graves, curator for Too Heavy for Words, is a freelance James Moody at photographer affiliated with The New Jersey Jazz Society Lincoln Park Jazz Magazine, Jazz Vespers at Bethany Baptist Church and WBGO. Festival 2008 by Tony Graves Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he attended Cass Techincal High School and The Center for Creative Studies also in Detroit where he received a B.A in Applied Photography. He recently finished his tenure as Artist in Residence at Essex County Community College. Tony has also curated and shown in various exhibits in New Jersey and New York.

Other photographers include: Bill May, who has performed regularly as a double bassist throughout New Jersey and New York, performing orchestral music, operas and shows.

Risasi, a freelance photojournalist-- since the early 1970s, who has been assigned to photograph many important national jazz events and concert, including the JVC Jazz Festival, the Charlie Parker Festival and the Mandela Music Festival.

George Wirt, a New Jersey based photographer who has spent a lifetime capturing images from around the world. He has documented famines and civil wars in Africa, natural disasters in Asia, historic sites in Europe, and news and sports events in North America.

Our next WBGO Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Monday, November 19, 2012 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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Jazz on the Mountain January 18–21, 2013

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or the third consecutive year, WBGO is pleased to offer an amazing weekend package for WBGO Members and their families. Celebrating 14 years at the Mohonk Mountain House, WBGO announcer Michael Bourne will once again host Jazz on the Mountain—a four-day jazz extravaganza— with a lineup of jazz greats.

Jazz on the Mountain takes place January 18–21, 2013 at the historic Mohonk Mountain House resort in the Catskills and includes several performances by: John Scofield, Matt Wilson’s Arts & Crafts as well as Matt’s WeBop for kids, Fred Hersch, Anat Cohen, Martin Wind, Scott Robinson, Joe Locke, Frank Kimbrough and more.

Mohonk Mountain House, a National Historic Landmark located just 90 miles north of New York City, is offering a discounted rate exclusively for WBGO Members and friends.

This unique package includes a welcome cocktail reception on Friday evening and a dinner with Michael Bourne, musicians and WBGO guests on Saturday evening. Whether you are planning a family outing, a romantic retreat, a weekend with friends or a selfexploration getaway, the Mountain House has activities for all! www.wbgo.org

Dates: January 18–21, 2013 Location: Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Road New Paltz, NY 12561 Please Note: WBGO rates include breakfast and lunch buffets with dinner as a traditionally served meal, afternoon tea and cookies and associated gratuities. Also included is the welcome reception and exclusive dinner with Michael Bourne, musicians and WBGO guests. Guests also receive amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, ice-skating, skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing, indoor heated swimming pool and comprehensive fitness center.

Reservations: For the exclusive WBGO rate, please call 973-624-8880 ext. 269 or email events@wbgo.org. Space is limited.

We hope you can join WBGO for this very special travel event and look forward to seeing you on the Mountain!

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Thanksgiving Jazz Parade

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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 22 through Sunday, November 25).

You can cast your ballet to choose your favorites at www.wbgo.org/topten Will Charles Mingus take the top bass spot back from Ron Carter? Will Monk or Brubeck edge out Bill Evans for piano? Will Ella, Bird and Coltrane spend a third year at number one? Will Paquito hold onto his 2011 clarinet top honor? 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: Ron Carter

Clarinet: Paquito D’Rivera

Male Vocalist: Frank Sinatra

Flute: Herbie Mann

Drums: Art Blakey

Violin: Regina Carter

Vibes: Milt Jackson

Percussion: Tito Puente

Large Ensemble: Count Basie Orch.

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Michael Bourne has a Thanksgiving Poll of His Own n addition to the online Thanksgiving Jazz Parade poll WBGO conducts at WBGO.org/topten,

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Michael Bourne told Upbeat, “I conduct a poll of Blues Hour listeners every year, have done

so the last seven years. I ask listeners to e-mail me their three favorite blues artists,

directly to me, mbourne@wbgo.org . . . I close the poll at 4:00pm on the day before Thanksgiving, and I spotlight the top vote-getters on the Thanksgiving and Friday shows.”

Here Are Some Previous Winners 2005–2008 #1 BB King #2 Muddy Waters

#1 Muddy Waters #2 BB King

Last Year #3 Howlin' Wolf #4 Buddy Guy

2009–2010 #1 Muddy Waters #2 BB King

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Holiday Top Fives from Rhonda Hamilton &Monifa Brown

e asked two WBGO hosts who are always enthusiastic about seasonal music, Rhonda Hamilton and Monifa Brown, to share their top five holiday tunes with Upbeat readers. Here’s what they said: “When I think of my favorite holiday tunes, I always go back to my childhood and the songs that I would hear at home year after year beginning with everybody’s favorite, Nat King Cole singing “The Christmas Song.” It just wouldn’t be Christmas without that timeless gem,” Rhonda Hamilton told Upbeat. “My father introduced me to Duke Ellington’s version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. We always listened to that album during the holiday season. My mother was a Sinatra fan so from his Christmas Album I’d pick “The Christmas Waltz.”

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Rhonda continued, “I love Ella Fitzgerald’s version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas and I can’t leave out “Christmas Time Is Here” from Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Monifa Brown’s list included Rhonda’s first pick in fifth place. Here is her complete top five: 1. Charles Brown—“Merry Christmas Baby” from Cool Christmas Blues 2. Sahib Shihab—“Silent Night” from Uptown Christmas compilation 3. Dexter Gordon—Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from Yule Struttin'—A Blue Note Christmas 4. Miles Griffth & Benny Green— “Zat You Santa Claus?” from Yule Be Boppin' 5. Nat King Cole—“The Christmas Song” from The Christmas Song

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LIVE BROADCAST SPECIALS THE CHECKOUT: LIVE FROM 92Y TRIBECA Wednesday, November 7 at 8pm Omer Avital & His Band of the East/ The Gregory Tardy Quintet Wednesday, December 12 at 8pm Geri Allen Timeline / The Cookers THE CHECKOUT: LIVE AT BERKLEE Thursday, November 15 at 8pm Dayna Stephens featuring Julian Lage, Kiyoshi Kitagawa, and Justin Brown LIVE FROM THE VILLAGE VANGUARD Wednesday December 5th at 9pm Steve Wilson, Renee Rosnes & Peter Washington

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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 6:30pm Nov. 4 Benny Green Plays Monk with Guest Gary Smulyan at the KC Jazz Club “Monk’s Dream” was the first music little Benny Green ever heard; his father played it for him on the saxophone. As a pianist, Benny thoroughly knows the Monk style and compositions, offering “Thelonious,” “Jackieing” and “Trinkle Tinkle,” and then inviting baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan to join the trio for “Let’s Call This,” “Five Spot Blues” and more.

Nov. 11 Dee Dee Bridgewater Quintet at the Caramoor Jazz Festival See sidebar.

Nov. 18 Billy Childs Quartet at the Blue Whale in Los Angeles The Grammy™ Award-winning pianist and composer and his group play Childs’ music, plus they count down to 2012 with “Bolivia” by the great Cedar Walton. Host Dee Dee Bridgewater joins Billy onstage for “Peace”

by Horace Silver. The Blue Whale brings creative music to downtown L.A. every night of the year.

Nov. 25 The Cookers for Thanksgiving, from the Caramoor Jazz Festival David Weiss, Eddie Henderson, Billy Harper, www.wbgo.org

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Craig Handy, Orrin Evans, Cecil McBee, Billy Hart Leader David Weiss says this is “a band of guys who have been in a lot of the most important bands in the history of this music.”

Allaboutjazz.com says that together, they have put in 250 years and played on 1,000 albums. Highlights are “The Peacemaker”

by McBee and “Croquet Ballet” by Harper.

Dec. 2 Mulgrew Miller Trio at the KC Jazz Club Ten years ago, the Kennedy Center presented pianist Mulgrew Miller to open a new, intimate jazz venue. In the autumn of 2012, Miller returns—with his musical integrity, deep touch and the dance in his beat— and the Kennedy Center dedicates the night to the memory of the Derek Gordon (1954–2012), founder of the KC Jazz Club.

Dec. 9 MacArthur Fellows at Newport: Miguel Zenon’s Rayuela and the Dafnis Prieto Sextet The band on Miguel Zenon’s album Rayuela is new, with pianist and co-composer Laurent Coq of Paris writing for cello, trombone and tablas. We put Rayuela side by side next to drummer Dafnis Prieto’s high-energy sextet with saxes, trumpet and melodica. Zenon hails from Puerto Rico, Prieto from Cuba.

Dec. 16 Happy New Year! with Wynton Marsalis at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola® See sidebar page 10 Dec. 23 The Mingus Orchestra at St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York Thanks to Let My Children Hear Music, the foundation that keeps Mingus’s compositions alive, there’s a small orchestra that plays his music regularly, voiced colorfully for French horn, flute, clarinet, bassoon, brass and reeds. Boris Kozlov plays Mingus’s bass with a lion’s head carved in it, and there are special arrangements by Mingus’s friend Gunther Schuller, who conducts. www.wbgo.org

Dec. 30 Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of New York at the Kennedy Center A great arrangement is catnip for this orchestra, once the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band.

Jim McNeely arranged “Sing Sing Sing” by Louis Prima. The late Frank Foster arranged “Jingle Bells” and “Giant Steps.” Slide Hampton arranged Foster’s “Shiny Stockings.” Nnennah Freelon sings “I Thought About You” with pianist Ted Rosenthal for the late Dr. Billy Taylor and James Moody. Jon Faddis is the Maestro and trumpet soloist.

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 MONDAYS 6:30 PM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER with Wendell Pierce Nov. 5 Seventy Years of Blue Note: Hard Bop and Beyond In the middle of the 20th century, the sound and soul of hard bop were captured in JAZZSET

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Dee Dee Bridgewater Quintet at the Caramoor Jazz Festival From “Lady Sings to Blues” (Upbeat!) to “My Favorite Things,” from Billie Holiday to “Besame Mucho,” Dee Dee sings us a new set for JazzSet’s 20th anniversary season. Craig Handy shadows and boxes with her on saxophones and flute.

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programguide Nov./Dec. 2012 recordings by Milt Jackson, Dexter Gordon, Lou Donaldson and Horace Silver on the Blue Note label: In the House of Swing, singer Dianne Reeves and saxophonist Joe Lovano join the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to honor the past and glimpse the future of that label on its 70th anniversary.

Nov. 12 Catherine Russell/Nancy Wilson This program highlights two vocalists who defy category. Catherine Russell, who nurtured a career as a backup singer with Al Green, Michael Feinstein and David Bowie, has cultivated her own strong solo voice and a world of influence to jazz. Nancy Wilson, the perennial song stylist whose five-decade career started with Cannonball Adderley, seamlessly crosses the jazz-blues-pop divide.

Nov. 19 Frank Foster and Songs of Romance Tenorman, composer and Basie alum Frank Foster, joined the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for a few of his classic arrangeJAZZSET

Dec. 16 New Year’s Special

Happy New Year! with Wynton Marsalis at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola® The audience is so happy, they swarm the stage on New Year’s Eve 2011. Wynton and his men (about a dozen) put early New Orleans jazz—Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong—front and center with a few brief and beautiful stories about the birth of jazz.

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ments. Singers Dennis Rowland and Markena Shaw were guests on tunes like “Black Coffee” and “Perdido.”

Nov. 26 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.

Dec. 3 Afro Cuban Fiesta Danzones and “sons muntunos” will spill into the streets when maestro Paquito D’Rivera leads a journey through the music of his native Cuba. Sonero and guitarist David Oquendo, Las Hermanas Marquez and percussionist Candido Camero join in this AfroCuban Fiesta.

Dec. 10 Soul Jazz Summit: Lou Donaldson, George Colman and Dr. Lonnie Smith The thrum of the organ that calls one to Sunday service mixes with a deep jazz groove that keeps listeners swaying in their seats. Lou Donaldson, George Colman, Dr. Lonnie Smith and the late David ‘Fathead’ Newman bring their collective Southern wisdom and charm to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola®.

Playing “Alligator Boogaloo” and “Midnight Creeper.” Join us for this sermon in soul.

Dec. 17 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 the band in a dazzling performance of her own compositions.

Dec. 24 Kim Burrell Gospel Jazz Vocalist Kim Burrell fills the Allen Room with the sounds of holiday spirit. Her festive ensemble includes musical director Damien Sneed, Leon Lady & Orchestra and special guests. They offer soulful renditions of holiday classics including “Silent Night,” “The www.wbgo.org

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Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Little Drummer Boy.” Join us for this musical feast.

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, WBGO.org/thecheckout. 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 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 www.wbgo.org

THURSDAYS 6:30 PM PIANO JAZZ RISING STARS Nov. 1 Tammy McCann Vocalist Tammy McCann discovered jazz while she was an opera student in her native Chicago. She decided to apply her considerable vocal range to a broad palette of musical styles, touring as a backup singer for Ray Charles and with her own successful gospel ensemble. Host Jon Weber accompanies McCann on “Daydream,” “Why Was I Born,” and “Easy Living.”

Nov. 8 Kris Bowers Kris Bowers began classical piano studies as a toddler in Los Angeles. In 2011, he walked away with the top honor at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition—a major career boost for the Juilliard student.

He brings his award-winning chops to the Piano Jazz studios for this set of tunes.

Nov. 15 Sachal Vasandani Sachal Vasandani is already earning critical acclaim as the next great male jazz vocalist.

And today’s listeners agree—his 2011 album, Hi-Fly, shot straight to the number one spot on the iTunes jazz chart. Vasandani also penned some of the tunes on the album. On this week’s program, he swings on a set of standards and originals with host Jon Weber.

Nov. 22 Aaron Diehl Dubbed “the Real Diehl” by Wynton Marsalis, pianist Aaron Diehl is bringing the music of keyboard giants like Scott Joplin, Art Tatum, and Duke Ellington to a whole new generation. Diehl was named the 2011 Cole Porter Fellow in Jazz by the American Pianists Association. On this session, hear Diehl’s modern take on the music of the time honored masters of stride and swing.

Nov. 29 Chris Dingman Chris Dingman is one of a small group of elite musicians keeping the role of vibraphonist/leader alive in jazz today. He cut his teeth at the Thelonious Monk Institute, and his album Waking Dreams was a surprise hit of summer 2011. Dingman performs his original Nov./Dec. 2012 Upbeat

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programguide Nov./Dec. 2012 tune, “Zanetta,” and duets with Weber on “Manhattan Bridge” and “Dolphin Dance.”

Dec. 6 Hiromi Virtuoso pianist and composer Hiromi Uehara began her classical studies at age six. Today she is an in-demand jazz pianist able to play stride at blinding speed with deadly accuracy.

More than a novelty, she is also a thoughtful, impressionistic composer. Hiromi’s mega chops are on display in this week’s session with host Jon Weber.

Dec. 13 Dominick Farinacci Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has emerged as a young man whose versatile horn ranges from the soft and seductive to the rough and bluesy. His skills have earned him a headline spot with festivals worldwide and recording dates with a list of jazz legends; he’s also a composer with nine albums under his belt.

Farinacci performs “Just One of Those Things” and his original tune, “Dawn of Goodbye.”

Dec. 20 Whitney James Vocalist Whitney James studied musical theatre and opera before committing to jazz, and her theatrical background has served her well. Her acclaimed 2010 debut album, The Nature of Love, revealed a fully formed voice on a confident set of beloved standards.

With host Jon Weber as accompanist, James brings her rich, full alto tone to tunes including “Tenderly” and “If You Could See Me Now.” Dec. 27 Stefon Harris Vibraphonist and band leader Stefon Harris is one of the busiest musicians in jazz: he tours with his band Blackout and the SF Jazz Collective, teaches at NYU, and is an artistin-residence at institutions across the U.S. He’s also a three-time Grammy® nominee and six-time Best Mallet Player by the Jazz Journalist Association. Harris takes to his fiery vibes playing through a set of standards and his originals.

7:30 PM PEOPLE’S PHARMACY This program examines current issues in

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medicine, mental health, nutrition and fitness.

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

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 Nov. 3 James Brown, Vol. 8 Nov. 10 Bobby Charles, Vol. 1 Nov. 17 Dinah Washington, Albums Vol. 3 Nov. 24 Big Joe Turner, Vol. 6 Dec. 1 Chuck Berry, Vol. 2 Dec. 8 Albums of Jimmy Witherspoon, Vol. 9 Dec. 15 Sam “The Man” Taylor - Tenor Sax, Vol. 1

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Dec. 22 Christmas Blues Dec. 29 Best of 2012 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.

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.

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

Gary’ s Plays

Top Tunes Brad Mehldau Trio Where Do You Start (Nonesuch) Harold Mabern Mr. Lucky (High Note) Clifton Anderson And So We Carry On (Daywood) Bobby Hutcherson Somewhere In The Night (Kind of Blue) Anat Cohen Claroscuro (Anzic) George Cables My Muse (High Note) Lewis Nash Quintet The Highest Mountain (Cellar Live) Diana Krall Glad Rag Doll (Verve) Fred Hersch Trio Alive At The Vanguard (Palmetto) Donald Harrison, Jr. Quantum Leap (Don Har)

Reissues Irene Reid The Queen of the Party (Savant) Woody Shaw Woody Plays Woody (High Note)

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hether it’s looking through the long list of discounts you can get

with your WBGO Members Card, checking the Freebie Gifts to see what’s new, or joining other WBGO Members for a Members-

Only Event, WBGO Members use their membership in the world’s greatest jazz station to have fun. Membership benefits start at just $5 a month ($60 annually) and they include a subscription to WBGO’s Program Guide Upbeat, Free Gifts on our Members Gift Hotline, Invitations to Members-Only Events, a Members Discount card good for discounts with merchants all over the Metro area, and shopping privileges at the WBGO logo items Gift Store.

WBGO Members pose with Satchmo on their visit to the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens last August.

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o you know someone who would like to be a WBGO Member but hasn’t thought of it, or maybe just hasn’t gotten around to it? The holiday season is here and it turns out that WBGO Membership accomplishes so many goals with one action. You can support your public radio music station, give a gift to a friend, and engage them in all the fun a WBGO Membership provides. And it turns out that Membership in WBGO is incredibly affordable. Starting at $60 or $5 a month, it’s easy on your gift budget.

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• Ticket Perks—special free and discounted ticket offers by email throughout the year • Pre-Sale Priorities—Advance notice for all Members Event tickets December 28–30 call in and have your pledge matched dollar for dollar!

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