“45 Revelations Per Minute” & other stories
“45 Revelations Per Minute” & other stories
In this concluding episode of the Joys of Jazz series, Bob shares several personal stories about such things as his firs... Read more
2 Sep 2020
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1hr 5mins
REGINA CARTER, Versatile Virtuoso
REGINA CARTER, Versatile Virtuoso
In this episode, the remarkable jazz violinist talks about her Detroit roots, her important mentors and her special love... Read more
26 Jul 2020
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49mins
St. James Infirmary Blues
St. James Infirmary Blues
As we all make our way through the coronavirus era, the traditional blues, “St. James Infirmary,” seems more apt than ev... Read more
9 Jul 2020
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51mins
The Fabulous FATS NAVARRO
The Fabulous FATS NAVARRO
Theodore “Fats” Navarro is considered by many to be the greatest of the bebop trumpeters, famous for his full sound, inv... Read more
16 Jun 2020
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59mins
Why BIX Matters
Why BIX Matters
The legendary cornet player Bix Beiderbecke is often considered to be the first great white jazz musician. But what is h... Read more
15 May 2020
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43mins
Blue in Green
Blue in Green
In 1959, Bill Evans and Miles Davis collaborated on the famed Kind of Blue album. Scholars have shown that Evans was res... Read more
4 May 2020
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6mins
Lee Konitz, Improviser
Lee Konitz, Improviser
Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, and throughout its history there have been many great improvisers, but perhaps n... Read more
16 Apr 2020
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55mins
Terell Stafford’s Circuitous Path to Jazz Stardom
Terell Stafford’s Circuitous Path to Jazz Stardom
Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary jazz trumpeters, Terell Stafford’s path has been marked by many twists, t... Read more
12 Feb 2020
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1hr 8mins
Veronica Swift—”Preserving the Legacy”
Veronica Swift—”Preserving the Legacy”
In this episode Bob talks with the remarkable young singing sensation Veronica Swift, about her parents’ influence and l... Read more
16 Jan 2020
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54mins
Rowles Rules: The Subtle Art of Jimmy Rowles, with Guest Mike Wofford
Rowles Rules: The Subtle Art of Jimmy Rowles, with Guest Mike Wofford
Stan Getz once commented on the genius of pianist Jimmy Rowles, describing him as “the best-kept secret to the public at... Read more
29 Dec 2019
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1hr 13mins