Discover: The Night Beat
The Night Beat — J.J. Johnson Centenary
J.J. Johnson was an incredible jazz trombonist, a gifted band leader, and an excellent composer/arranger for his bands and other musicians not to mention movies and television. That’s all you…
The Night Beat — Carla Bley
The pianist, composer, and bandleader Carla Bley passed away on October 17, 2023 at the age of 87. On the occasion of her 86th birthday, I wrote the following for…
The Night Beat Features Max Roach
As PBS will be airing “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes” as part of its American Masters’ “Thought Leaders” series of documentaries on Friday evening October 6, the Wednesday evening…
Love in Exile Interview on The Nightside with Andy O'
[audio mp3="https://www.kuvo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andy-O-Love-in-Exile-Interview.mp3"][/audio] Andy O' chats with the band on September 13, 2023 Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful…
The Night Beat: Pianist Cedar Walton; Richard Davis RIP
Tune in every Wednesday evening at 8 pm throughout September as Night Beat host Doug Crane turns his attention to great jazz pianists in celebration of National Piano Month. On…
The Wednesday Night Beat Celebrates National Piano Month
Tune in every Wednesday evening throughout September as Night Beat host Doug Crane turns his attention to great jazz pianists in celebration of National Piano Month. On September 6th we’ll…
The Night Beat Notes Bill Evans Birthdate
Tune in to The Night Beat with your host Doug Crane on Wednesday evening, August 16 between 8 and 10 pm for a very special program noting the 94th anniversary…
Celebrating Dan Feinberg — The Night Beat
A message from KUVO JAZZ General Manager, Nikki Swarn: After more than 35 years on KUVO airwaves, Dan Feinberg is stepping away from his Thursday Night Beat spot for now.…
The Night Beat - Bill Bruford
Interspersed with breaks in the music for KUVO’s Spring Membership Campaign, we’ll squeeze in as many recordings featuring drummer Bill Bruford as possible. Be sure to tune in The Night…
The Night Beat Celebrates Mel Lewis
Tune in to The Night Beat with your host Doug Crane on Wednesday evening May 10th for an appreciation of drummer Mel Lewis. Born Melvin Sokoloff on May 10, 1929…
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