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Jazz Appreciation Month - Ain't No Sunshine

It’s Jazz Appreciation Month on KUVO JAZZ! Today we are highlighting one of the greatest songs in jazz Ain't No Sunshine "Ain't No Sunshine" is a classic soul song by…

Jazz Appreciation Month - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

It’s Jazz Appreciation Month on KUVO Jazz Today we are highlighting one of the greatest songs in jazz Goodbye Pork Pie Hat When Charlie speaks of Lester You know someone…

Oye Como Va! Tito Puente Centennial and Jazz Appreciation Month!

Thursday, Tito Puente will be celebrated during Lunch Time at the Oasis -- and all day long! And wait -- on Sunday, April 23 too! Tito Puente (1923-2000) was a…

Jazz Appreciation Month: "Wave" - A Melody Inspired by the Ocean

Welcome to a month-long celebration of the history and impact of jazz! Antônio Carlos Jobim wrote the music and lyrics for "Wave" in 1967. The tune was also known as…

Tito Puente! Celebrating Centennial on Salsa Con Jazz

Tune in for Salsa Con Jazz, as Arturo Gómez celebrates Tito's Centennial! Tito Puente was a legendary musician and composer who became known as the King of Latin Music. Born…

The Story Behind "Audrey" by Paul Desmond

There are certain stories behind songs that I personally love to tell, the story behind Paul Desmond’s tune “Audrey”: is one of them! How something seemingly simple can have such…

Jazz Appreciation Month: "How High the Moon"

"How High the Moon" is a beloved jazz standard that has captivated audiences for decades. The song was written in 1940 by Morgan Lewis, with lyrics by Nancy Hamilton, and…

Rocky Mountain PBS — Jazz Appreciation Month Line-up

For your viewing and listening pleasure, Rocky Mountain PBS has a great lineup for Jazz Appreciation Month. Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time Thursday 4/6 — 8 pm The story of…

New Faces of Jazz — Melissa Aldana, Saxophonist

GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana joins the Blue Note Records family with the release of 12 Stars, her debut album as a leader for the legendary Jazz label. At…

New Faces of Jazz — Jocelyn Gould, Guitarist

Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her joyful energy has captivated audiences around…

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