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Jazz at Lincoln Center
Tuesdays, 2:06pm
Program Website: http://www.jalc.org/jazzcast/j_radio.asp
The Peabody Award-winning series of concerts is broadcastfrom the Frederick
P. Rose Hall, the new jazz performance space at Lincoln Center in New
York.
August 31
Searching Sound: Lee Konitz and Paul Motian
Forbears of the ‘cool sound’ - alto saxophonist Lee Konitz
and drummer Paul Motian - trade notes for a study in spontaneous composition.
Konitz's melodic improvisations combine with Motian colorfully textured
rhythms for a set composed in the moment and not to be missed. Hosted
by Wendell Pierce.
September 7
Trumpets and Trombones
The brilliant trumpeter Tom Harrell and legendary altoman Charles McPherson
lead off with Jimmy Cobb (drums), Ray Drummond (bass), and Ronnie Matthews
(piano). New Orleans trumpeter Nicholas Payton brings his quintet, and
trombonists Wycliffe Gordon and Ronald Westray lead their ensemble Bone
Structure. A whirlwind hour! Hosted by Billy Banks.
September 14
Legends of Blue Note
From the Golden Era of the Blue Note catalog, Wynton Marsalis and the
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra offer new arrangements of Herbie Hancock’s
Maiden Voyage, Wayne Shorter’s Infant Eyes, Bud Powell’s Un
Poco Loco and more. Classic hard-bop hasn’t sounded so fresh in
decades. Hosted by Wynton Marsalis.
September 21
Basie and the Blues
Churning rhythms and unforgettable riffs - in the hands of William 'Count'
Basie, caught the essence of Kansas City swing. The Jazz at Lincoln Center
Orchestra with guitarist James Chirillo, pianist Cyrus Chestnut and vocalist
Gregory Porter join the Jazz at Lincoln Center to make the Basie classics
burn. Hosted by Wendell Pierce.
September 28
Karrin Allyson, Sachal Vasandani and Carla Cook
Three modern interpreters of song offer distinctive moods at the House
of Swing -- Karrin Allyson provides a versatile expressiveness; rising
star Sachal Vasandani delivers a cool sophistication; and Detroit native
Carla Cook brings her blues-inflected style. Hosted by Wendell Pierce.
October 5
Intuition: The Music of Bill Evans. Perpetually sensitive
in style and spirit, pianist Bill Evans was driven by a ‘quiet fire’
that has influenced entire generations of pianists. Guest musical director
Bill Charlap with guitarist and Evans collaborator Jim Hall and the Jazz
at Lincoln Center Orchestra pay tribute with classics like “Waltz
for Debby,” “Five” and “Peri’s Scope.”
Wendell Pierce hosts.
October 12
John Coltrane - The Breakthrough: Giant Steps. One month
after playing on Miles Davis’ landmark ‘Kind of Blue,’
John Coltrane stepped out from sideman duties to record his own seminal
1959 album. Showcasing blistering solos and relentless energy, the album
solidified his place as a leader and is still a benchmark for musicians
today. Our reedmen Ted Nash, Sherman Irby, Walter Blanding and George
Garzone front this blowin’ session that including ‘Giant Steps,’
‘Countdown’ and “Naima.” Wendell Pierce hosts.
October 19
Kansas City: K.C. and The Count. Join our summit of swing.
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra romp through
the Kansas City songbook of the Count Basie Band. Basie alum and saxophonist
Frank Wess joins pianist Eldar Djangirov to romp through the “One
O’clock Jump,” “The Golden Bullet” and “Moten
Swing.” Wendell Pierce hosts.
October 26
Regina Carter with Reverse Thread and Stefon Harris with Blackout.
What do the sounds of the violin, kora, accordion, vibraphone
and vocoder have in common? In the hands of innovative jazz fiddler Regina
Carter and vibraphonist Stefon Harris, they explore their past to create
a very contemporary sound. With kora player Yacouba Sissoko and accordionist
Will Holshouser, Carter explores the music of Africa – from Ugandan
Jewish songs to traditional folk music of Madagascar and Mali. Harris
and his band Blackout find inspiration in the funk and soul sound of the
70s. Wendell Pierce hosts.
November 2
Beyond the Spanish Tinge —Get up and move! Saxophonist
Paquito D’Rivera paints the landscape of the Spanish tinge. Mambo,
bossa nova, salsa – it’s all here. D’Rivera, and the
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis pay homage to
Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astor Piazzolla, and offer D’Rivera’s
own “Samba for Carmen.” Wendell Pierce hosts.
November 9
Dizzy's Atmospheres: Phil Woods, Cedar Walton and Steve Turre.
An acoustic cocktail mixed by the masters -- saxophonist Phil Woods, pianist
Cedar Walton and trombonist Steve Turre. Real club jazz -- shaken, stirred
and captured live at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola. Hosted by Wendell Pierce.
November 16
The Music of Fats Waller. A light-hearted entertainer
and a very serious musician, Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller mastered
the stride piano and wrote some of the jazz’s enduring, endearing
tunes. Hear ‘Honeysuckle Rose,’ "Ain't Misbehavin”
and “A Handful of Keys in the ‘hands’ of pianist Ehud
Asherie, vocalist Allen Harris, and guitar master Doug Wamble under the
direction of that multifarious fiddler and reedman Andy Farber. Wendell
Pierce hosts.
November 23
Nursery Song Swing. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
try their hand at another book of classics – these standards include
“Chicken Rhythm,” “Three Blind Mice” and “Liza
Jane.” Wynton and the orchestra give a big band twist to children
classics. Guest soloist 16 year old Grace Kelly (alto saxophone), 17 year
old Carl Majeau (tenor saxophone and clarinet) and 13 year old Jonathan
Russell (violin) join Wynton on stage. Wendell Pierce hosts.
November 30
The Many Moods of Miles Davis Part 1: The Early Years —A
Miles Davis marathon. Ryan Kisor (trumpet) with Sherman Irby
(alto), Peter Zak (piano), John Webber (bass), and Willie Jones III (drums)
get speedy on the bebop tune “Half Nelson,” then cool down
on “Milestones” and “Move.” Terrence Blanchard
(trumpet) and his quintet – Brice Winston (tenor), Fabian Almazan
(piano), Derrick Hodge (bass), and Kendrick Scott (drums) – race
off on “It Never Entered His Mind” and “Four.”
Wynton Marsalis hosts. (Reprise of our 10/15/09 program)
December 7
The Yellowjackets with Mike Stern. For over 25 years,
The Yellowjackets -- saxophonist Bob Mintzer, pianist Russell Ferrante,
bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Will Kennedy -- have combined jazz, rock
and electronic instruments. Now, the sensational and discerning guitarist
Mike Stern, veteran of Miles and Michael Brecker bands, joins the group
to lead “Chromazone,” “I Wonder” and “Dreams
Go.” Bob Mintzer brings forth soulful sax and the true wonders of
the EWI (ee-wee). Wendell Pierce hosts.
December 14
Crescent City Gospel. Stomp in the holidays New Orleans
style! Wycliffe Gordon leads us 'Down by the Riverside,' on 'Just a Closer
Walk with Thee' and in 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic.' We feature Eric
Reed (piano), Reginald Veal (bass), Alvin Atkinson (drums) and Damien
Sneed (organ). This hour-long holiday special can stand alone and is available
to all stations." Wendell Pierce hosts.
December 21
Wynton with Strings. The cry of the trumpet over the
swell of lush strings: Wynton Marsalis and his quintet join a chamber
orchestra conducted by Robert Sadin, to revisit “Stardust,”
“Baby Won’t You Please Come Home,” and “After
You’re Gone.” Hold onto your heart. Wendell Pierce hosts.
December 28
Benny Goodman Centennial. Finish the Year in Style. Shine
those shoes to a high polish -- you won’t be able to sit down for
this one. Join us on the bandstand as The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
celebrates the enduring legacy of Benny Goodman. Guest clarinetists Bob
Wilbur, Ken Peplowski and Buddy DeFranco blow out the Goodman classics
from his historic Carnegie Hall concert. Join us for high stepping swing.
Wendell Pierce hosts.
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