Discover: The Night Beat
The Night Beat — More Zappa, Angelo Badalamenti, & the Holidays
December 21st marks what would have been the 82nd birthday of Frank Zappa. He passed away at the age of 52 from prostate cancer. While it’s been a mere two…
The Night Beat notes December Birthdays
The Wednesday Night Beat notes the birthdates of saxophonist Budd Johnson, trumpet master Clark Terry, trombonist Dan Barrett, Polish vocalist Anna Maria Jopek and Lydia Pense, the lead singer for…
The Night Beat — Peter Gabriel Jazz Covers
Be sure to tune in to The Night Beat on Wednesday, November 16, at 8 pm as your host Doug Crane samples from the many jazz covers of songs by…
The Night Beat Celebrates National Piano Month
Join Doug Crane Wednesday evening September 28, beginning at 8 pm for the fourth and final week of National Piano Month. On this program Doug features three women jazz pianists:…
The Night Beat — The Music 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…
The Night Beat — Happy Birthday Miles!
Miles Davis was either born on May 26, 1926, or May 25, 1925, there are conflicting reports. The fact is he was born. And sometime no later than his early…
The Night Beat — The Music of Carla Bley
The pianist, composer, and bandleader Carla Bley turns 84 (or 86 depending on the source) on May 11. She’s been active on the jazz scene since the time she arrived…
The Night Beat Highlights Recordings by Steve Davis & Conrad Herwig
For the 4th and final week of Doug’s Trombone Month feature, he’ll highlight recordings by Steve Davis and Conrad Herwig. Born in 1967, Steve Davis graduated from the Hartt School’s…
The Night Beat — Jazz Trombonists, featuring Wycliffe Gordon
On Week three of Doug’s exploration of jazz trombonists, we’ll hear music performed by Wycliffe Gordon. Born in Georgia in 1967, he grew up surrounded by music as his father…
The Night Beat - Jazz Trombonists Week 2
Week Two of Doug’s survey of jazz trombonists of note continues on April 13, at 8 pm with recordings featuring Carl Fontana. He not only had incredible technical facility but…
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