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XicanIndie Film Fest | April 9-12
XicanIndie Film Fest XVII, a four day film festival showcasing the best in Chicano independent films and Latino World Cinema, will take place at Su Teatro Performing and Cultural Arts…
"Poinciana" aka "The Song of the Tree" | Listener Picks, April 2
Composer Nat Simon and lyricist Buddy Bernier wrote “Poinciana” in 1936, based on a Cuban folk song by Manuel Lliso titled “La Canción del Árbol” (The song of the tree). Tune in today…
"All Blues" | Listener Picks, April 1
Composed by Miles Davis, “All Blues” was recorded in April 1959 during the second session of Kind of Blue, one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. Currently, there…
International Jazz Day Program | April 11
Every year on April 30, jazz is recognized worldwide for its numerous cultural contributions, including promoting respect for human dignity and diversity, fostering gender and race equality, and promoting individual…
Arthur Johnston's "My Old Flame" | Stories of Standards
Accompanied by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, actress and vocalist Mae West first introduced "My Old Flame" in the 1934 film Belle of the Nineties. Composed by Arthur Johnston with lyrics…
New Music Monday: Women's History Month Edition
We close out March-Women's History Month spotlighting three new releases that have women as leaders. The honey-toned vocalist Cassandra Wilson is back with a tribute to Billie Holiday one of…
Cancer: Emperor of Maladies - local hope (part 1)
comments by Sue Hermann, Marcia Donziger, Stacy Fischer Rocky Mountain PBS hosted a preview screening of Ken Burns-produced film, “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies,” a three part documentary based…
Denver Welcomes New Jazz Venue: Baur's Listening Lounge
Denver just added a new jazz gem - Baur's Listening Lounge, located in the downtown theater district. Baur’s offers intimate “un-plugged” performances by nationally and internationally touring artists as well…
Dizzy Gillespie's "Con Alma" | Stories of Standards
Introduced on Dizzy Gillespie's 1954 album Afro, "Con Alma" features Gillespie's signature fusion of Latin and bebop jazz rhythms. With key center changes occurring every two bars and a simple, singable…
Norman Provizer's Jazz Notes--March 26th
Jazz Notes 3-26-2015 If you like the Hammond B-3 organ, then this week’s for you. For four straight nights, you can camp out at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln, and catch…
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