Discover: Jazz
Norman Provizer's Jazz Notes
In 2019, the Thelonious Monk Institute’s annual competition became the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz’s annual international competition with Evgeny Pobozhiy of the Russian Federation taking the top spot. The…
Vinyl Vault—Keyed In
A woman-led piano trio is on tap for the next Vinyl Vault when we listen to Joanne Brackeen’s album “Keyed In.” Released in 1979 on the Tappan Zee label, the…
The Night Beat—A Remembrance of Don Ellis
Trumpet player and big band leader Don Ellis is largely forgotten today. But beginning in the mid-1960s until his passing in late 1978, his big bands were something unique. Incorporating…
New Music Monday—John Scofield, Scott Reeves Quintet & Dave Miller Trio
On Monday, July 19 at noon, host Arturo Gómez will debut the following recordings among others: John Scofield - "Swallow Tales" The veteran guitarist John Scofield's resume of jazz greats…
Stories of Standards—What's Going On
Tune in weekday mornings to hear our favorite versions of “What’s Going On?”. Rodney Franks presents Stories of Standards Monday through Friday at 7:50 and 8:50 am. Stories of Standards…
Norman Provizer's Jazz Notes
In the something to look forward to department, mark your calendars for September 24. That’s when a recording, in all formats, will be released to benefit the Jazz Foundation of…
On Stage—The Saxophone of Rich Chiaraluce
“On Stage,” KUVO’s performance series features the saxophone of Rich Chiaraluce. From the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, to the Woody Herman All-Stars, to dates with Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson…
Vinyl Vault—All the Mornings Bring
Next time on the Vinyl Vault, it’s the first solo album from Paul McCandless entitled “All the Mornings Bring.” Released in 1979 on Elektra Records, the album features some fine…
The Jazz River—Hot Fun in the Summertime
It’s already 80 degrees. You wake up early in the morning when it’s quiet and before the sun gets too high in the sky. Throw on as little as possible…
New Music on The Night Beat
It’s a mid-year review of recently released jazz recordings by up-and-coming musicians on the next Night Beat. We’ll hear new music from Alexa Tarantino, Evan Arntzen, Florian Ross with the…
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