Discover: Jazz
Norman Provizer's Jazz Notes
As we get ready to celebrate July 4, 2021, it is important to remember how close we came to forgetting the fundamental message delivered by that holiday – a message…
New Music Monday—Miles Davis, Bob Mintzer & the WDR Big Band, and Altoizm
Join Arturo Gómez on Monday, July 5 at noon as he debuts the following recordings among others: Miles Davis: "Merci Miles!" Since his first arrival to Paris in 1949. Miles…
Celebrate 4th of July at the First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points
Curtis Park Neighbors and the heart of Five Points invites you to celebrate the 4th of July weekend at the First Friday Jazz Hop on Friday, July 2 at 5:30…
Stories of Standards—Lester Leaps In
Tune in weekday mornings to hear our favorite versions of “Lester Leaps In.” Rodney Franks presents Stories of Standards Monday through Friday at 7:50 and 8:50 am! Stories of Standards…
Vinyl Vault—"Rotations"
This week the Vinyl Vault will feature a 1978 album from flutist Tim Weisberg entitled “Rotations.” The album was released in the midst of Weisberg’s busiest time which was during…
The Night Beat—Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” at 50, the Jazz Covers
As anyone who was alive in 1971 knows (and has probably told those who weren’t yet born on too many occasions), 1971 was a year unlike any other in the…
Long Play on the Nightside
Listen to Long Plays during the 11 o’clock hour of The Nightside with Andy O’…these special extensive compositions needed a deeper listen. "Churn" (15:23) From a 1993 eponymous recording by…
Book Review—Looking To Get Lost: Adventures in Music & Writing
As a young music fan I had preferences. I do not now accept the adage, “I like all kinds of music.” And I did not then. I did not have…
The Jazz River—Black Jazz Records-Revolutions Inside and Out
1971 was a bad time to start a new jazz record label. Pop and Rock music ascended to and jazz musicians were having a hard time making a living. But…
Five Points Virtual Jazz Festival on KUVO
KUVO is pleased to present highlights from the 2020 Five Points Virtual Jazz Festival on Thursday, June 24, at 6 pm on KUVO. Tune in! The original two-hour program featured…
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