Discover: Jazz
Happy Birthday Django Reinhardt
(January 23, 1910 – May 16, 1953) defined the genre of “Gypsy Jazz.” Not only does this genre have a very specific feel, sound, and instruments, the music theory behind…
Norman Provizer's Jazz Notes
Among the jazz-folk who have resettled here, one of the more prominent is bassist Derrick Hodge. I first seriously listened to Hodge when he worked with trumpeter Terence Blanchard’s band.…
Long Play on the Nightside — Full On Langston
Listen to Long Plays during the 11 o’clock hour of The Nightside with Andy O’…the special extensive compositions require a deeper listen. This Grammy-nominated release is extraordinary, partly because Ask…
La Raza Rocks — Ritchie Valens Tribute Special
Although Ritchie Valens lived only 17 years, he has been called the father of the Chicano Rock Movement. He was born Ricardo Esteban Valenzuela Reyes on May 13, 1941. Ritchie’s…
The Jazz River — Wakanda Forever
A personal story and a look behind the curtain: I organize my shows by using iTunes. I have a very large personal collection and iTunes is a very useful tool…
New Music Monday — Larry Vuckovich Trio, Sala Brothers, & Sharp Radway
Tune in to New Music Monday with host Arturo Gómez as he introduces new music highlights on Monday, January 31 at noon. Larry Vuckovich Trio: "Street Scene" The amazing veteran…
On Stage — Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion
Join us on Saturday, evening at 10, and Monday evening at 7 when On Stage presents Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion. Espinoza’s ensemble was the last band to play in the…
Iconic Jazz Album Covers | Musicians & Record Labels
Whilst it’s undoubtedly the music that brought the greatest musicians to prominence, jazz album covers have played an important role in catching the eye and developing a memorable style for…
Joey Alexander — Newman Center Presents in partnership with KUVO
[audio mp3="https://www.kuvo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/joey-alexander-interview-Feb-2022.mp3"][/audio] One of the most expressive and thrilling pianist-composers currently at work in jazz, Joey Alexander has become a renowned festival and concert-hall headliner in just the past…
Norman Provizer's Jazz Notes
Despite the continued and haunting presence of Covid 19, the jazz scene has, at least, been moving in the right direction. Take, for example, this month’s sounds that can be…
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