Discover: Duke Ellington
The Night Beat — The Art of the Jazz Trombone
For the final Trombone Month program for 2024, and as April marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Duke Ellington, we’ll feature some of the trombonists that were part…
The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra presents “Ella & Ellington – A Legendary Friendship”
This unique show combines stories and music to explore the lives and work of the two greatest legends of jazz, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. Together they created some of…
The Night Beat — Duke Ellington 1939 - 1942
On February 23, on the Night Beat it's music from the Duke Ellington Orchestra circa 1939-1942 and trumpet player/composer Johnny Carisi. Many Ellington and Billy Strayhorn classics were recorded…
Stories of Standards—"It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing"
Tune in weekday mornings for Stories of Standards to hear our favorite versions of “It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) .” Rodney Franks presents Stories…
The Night Beat - More Piano Duets
Join host Doug Crane, the Wednesday Night Beat as we close National Piano Month with duet recordings featuring some stellar jazz pianists along with a variety of other jazz musicians.…
10 Amazing Facts About Jazz Legend Duke Ellington
Because it's Duke Ellington Day! Born on April 29, 1899, Washington, D.C., died on May 24, 1974, New York, NY 1. His parents were pianists - Born in 1899, the…
Stories of Standards—Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Tune in weekday mornings to hear our favorite versions of "Don't Get Around Much Anymore.” Rodney Franks presents Stories of Standards Monday through Friday at 7:50 and 8:50 am beginning…
Long Play on The Nightside with Andy O'
It’s called “Long Play” and it gives Nightside host Andy O’ the opportunity to explore the longest tracks of the KUVO library. We will celebrate two birthdays with Long Play…
We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from our home to yours! We have more holiday music coming your way this week, thank you for celebrating the holidays with us! Our talented daytime hosts will…
The Nutcracker Suite on Jazz with Andy O'
One of the lesser-known holiday traditions at KUVO JAZZ is the yearly airing of “The Nutcracker Suite” on Christmas Day. It’s not just any Nutcracker. It’s the Ellington & Strayhorn…
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