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"Lush Life" | Listener Picks, April 18

Billy Strayhorn began to compose “Lush Life” when he was 16 years old, and continued to perfect the song over the course of five years. Tune in today as we…

Tito Puente Tribute on KUVO | April 19, 4-6 PM MT

Born on April 20, 1923 in New York City, Tito Puente - also known as “El Rey” and "The King"-  was a pioneering force in music. Renown for fusing styles,…

“Take the ‘A’ Train” | Listener Picks, April 15

Composed by Billy Strayhorn and released in 1941, “Take the ‘A’ Train” became the Duke Ellington orchestra’s signature tune. The February 15, 1941 recording of the song remained on the…

“’Round Midnight” | Listener Picks, April 9

Composed by Thelonious Monk and Cootie Williams, "'Round Midnight" is one of the most recorded jazz standards. Referred to as the “National Anthem of Jazz”, there are more than 1,700…

“Lullaby of Birdland” | Listener Picks, April 8

Sir George Shearing composed “Lullaby of Birdland” in 1952 as the theme song for a live show broadcast from the Birdland jazz club in New York. Tune in today as we…

"Milestones" | Listener Picks, April 7

​Miles Davis first recorded “Milestones” in 1957 with tenor saxophonist John Coltrane, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Philly Joe Jones and alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley for the album…

“On Green Dolphin Street” | Listener Picks, April 6

Originally composed by Bronisław Kaper with lyrics by Ned Washington, "On Green Dolphin Street" was written for the 1947 film Green Dolphin Street. The film was based on the 1944…

Yellowjackets at Lone Tree Arts Center | April 17

After touring all over the world with their signature blend, the Grammy-award winning group Yellowjackets is coming to Lone Tree Arts Center April 17. The Yellowjackets' name has been synonymous…

"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…

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…

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