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Happy 87th Charles McPherson! Other birthdays recognized include Al Di Meola and Ada Rovatti. Classic jazz from Freddie Hubbard, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and more

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In addition to three jazz compositions featuring the alto saxophone of Charles McPherson and other musicians named in the show title, this week's Exploration program includes classic jazz from Carmen McRae, Gene Ammons, Clark Terry, and others. New music is featured from Gregory Hutchinson, Joey Alexander, Jalen Baker, and others. In addition to Mr. McPherson's birthday this week, we recognize birthdays for the guitar triumvirate of Al Di Meola, Carlos Santana, and the late Phil Upchurch—also other birthdays.

Playlist

  • Chick Corea and Eddie Gomez and Paul Motian "Off The Cuff" from Further Explorations (Concord Jazz) 00:00
  • Freddie Hubbard "Soul Surge" from Blue Spirits (Blue Note) 8:19
  • Johnny "Hammond" Smith "Shirley's Theme" from Opus De Funk (Prestige) 18:34
  • Carmen McRae "God Bless The Child" from Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man And Other Billie Holiday Classics (Columbia) 23:10
  • Hampton Hawes "Hip" from For Real (Contemporary) 29:52
  • Gene Ammons "Blue Greens And Beans" from Greatest Hits: The 50's (Compilation) (Prestige) 36:07
  • Modern Jazz Quartet "Festival Sketch" from European Concert (Atlantic) 45:07
  • Lambert, Hendricks & Ross "Moanin'" from The Hottest New Group In Jazz (Columbia) 49:47
  • Clark Terry "No Problem" from Color Changes (Candid) 52:19
  • Yusef Lateef "I Remember Webster" from Alight Upon The Lake: Live At The Jazz Showcase (Resonance) 1:01:19
  • Brian Citro "The Take Down" from Keep Moving (Home) (Calligram) 1:09:31
  • Gregory Hutchinson "Seven Steps To Heaven" from Kind Of Now—The Pulse Of Miles Davis (Warner Music) 1:13:41
  • Gregory Lewis with Ms. Raina "Straight, No Chaser" from Organ Monk Sings (Sunnyside) 1:17:24
  • Jon Regen "Eronel" from From Left To Right (JRM/Symphonic) 1:19:37
  • Jesse Davis "Funk Sugo" from Reflections (Cellar Music) 1:35:50
  • Brian Lynch with Charles McPherson "Luminescence" from Torch Bearers (Hollistic MusicWorks) 1:43:14
  • Joey Alexander featuring Jaleel Shaw "Deep Calls To Deep" from Celestial Keeper (Mack Avenue) 1:48:44
  • Jalen Baker "Dowling/Emancipation" from RePaved (Cellar Music) 1:53:54
  • Charles McPherson "Delight (Sweet Synergy Suite)" from Charles McPherson's Jazz Dance Suites (Chazz Mack Music) 2:03:23
  • Annie Ross "The Lady's In Love With You" from Skylark (DRG Records) 2:09:15
  • Sonny Clark "Junka" from The Complete Sonny Clark Blue Note Sessions (Compilation) (Mosaic) 2:11:25
  • Don Patterson "Now's The Time" from Boppin' And Burnin' (Prestige) 2:18:52
  • Carmen Bradford "How Sweet It Is" from Home With You (Azica) 2:26:27
  • Ada Rovatti "TBA" from Disguise— (Piloo) 2:33:52
  • Santana "Aqua Marine" from Marathon— (Columbia) 2:41:54
  • Phil Upchurch "Cold Sweat" from Darkness, Darkness (Blue Thumb) 2:47:17
  • Return to Forever featuring Al Di Meola "Flight Of The Newborn" from No Mystery (Polydor) 2:58:22

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