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The Nightside — Mingus Mingus Mingus le Grande Charles

He was born in Nogales Arizona April 22, 1922. Bassist, Bandleader, Composer, Writer, Poet, Volcanic Force for Civil Rights. Mingus is my hero, he is, next to Duke Ellington one…

Jazz Appreciation Month - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

It’s Jazz Appreciation Month on KUVO Jazz Today we are highlighting one of the greatest songs in jazz Goodbye Pork Pie Hat When Charlie speaks of Lester You know someone…

KUVO Presents Mingus Big Band at Newman Center

Celebrate the music of composer/bassist Charles Mingus with the six-time Grammy-nominated Mingus Big Band featuring 14 of today’s finest jazz musicians. KUVO Presents Mingus Big Band on Thursday, April 6…

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Celebrating Black History Month with some of the best music on KUVO! Blues and Jazz! Blues and Jazz both originate from the Southern U.S., blues from the late 19th century,…

Mingus—The Lost Album from Ronnnie Scott's—Pledge Today!

Charles Mingus - The Lost Album from Ronnie Scott’s Choose the 3 CD Box Set or the 3 LP Vinyl set as your thank you gift when you donate a…

Charles Mingus Centennial

Charles Mingus a towering figure in Jazz was born on April 22, 1922. We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth.  A true virtuoso bassist who studied double bass…

New Music Monday — Blue Moods, Jazz All-Stars, & Immanuel Wilkins

We hope you'll tune in on Monday, January 17 at noon, with Arturo Gómez as he introduces music new to our library. Blue Moods: "Myth & Wisdom" April 22nd of…

Long Play on The Nightside features Swiss Suite and Big Alice

The Nightside we will feature two extraordinary concert recordings during the Long Play at 11 pm. Long Play is a deep dive during the last hour of The Nightside into…

Long Play on The Nightside—Celebrates Black Poetry Day

Listen to Long Plays during the 11 o’clock hour of The Nightside with Andy O’…these special extensive compositions needed a deeper listen. Weary Blues (45:00) from the album Weary Blues…

On this Day—Miles Davis: Blue Mood

Genre: Jazz, cool jazz Label: Debut Recorded: July 9, 1955 Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Elvin Jones on the same recording? Yes, it happened. And it happened on this day…

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