Radio News

Stressed Out World Turns to Online Radio to Soothe Frazzled Nerves

Source: Edward Weiss
January 6, 2011

If you're a fan of piano music, visit Whisperings piano radio. The Internet radio station is comprised of piano artists that have banded together to bring listeners some of the best piano music available. Whisperings was founded in August 2003 by solo pianist and composer, David Nevue. He recruited friends for the early broadcasts, and within just a few weeks, submissions were pouring in from all over the world. The station now features over 150 artists and is the number ...

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Jim Wilke's Best Northwest Jazz CDs of 2010

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
January 6, 2011

Each year I publish a list of jazz CDs issued in the past year that I found most interesting and enjoyable. The list is selected from among the thousand or so CDs received in an average year. It also represents music that I have played frequently on Jazz After Hours and Jazz Northwest. The Best NW category zeros in on musicians in our area but only as a point of reference. Musically, their CDs could just as well be in ...

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Dave Brubeck Tops CMJ Jazz Charts

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
January 4, 2011

Dave Brubeck Celebrates 90th Birthday as Critically-Acclaimed Dave Brubeck: Legacy of a Legend Two-disc Collection Tops CMJ Charts

Released in advance of jazz legend Dave Brubeck's 90th birthday on December 6, Dave Brubeck: Legacy of a Legend, the artist's recently released two-disc compilation of tracks from 1954-1970, bulleted 18 positions, from #19 to #1, on the CMJ Jazz Top 40 chart as the album garnered critical acclaim and coast-to-coast airplay.

Dave Brubeck: Legacy of a Legend has reached #13 on ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: December 27, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
January 4, 2011

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 5 34 Matt Wilson Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O (Palm Pictures) 165 144 +21 0 47 1 3 2 36 — Wynton Marsalis Christmas Jazz Jam (Compass) 126 63 +63 0 32 2 2 3 3 6 Cyrus Chestnut Journeys (JLP) 114 161 -47 0 33 1 10 4 1 2 Russell Malone Triple Play (MAXJAZZ) 112 186 -74 0 33 1 8 5 6 3 Houston Person Moment To Moment (HighNote) 109 ...

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The Jazz Session #228: Mark Miller on Herbie Nichols

Source: AAJ Staff
January 3, 2011

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Free Online Radio Station Offers Relaxing Piano Music 24/7!

Source: Edward Weiss
January 2, 2011

If you're a fan of piano music, visit Whisperings piano radio. The Internet radio station is comprised of piano artists that have banded together to bring listeners some of the best piano music available. Whisperings was founded in August 2003 by solo pianist and composer, David Nevue. He recruited friends for the early broadcasts, and within just a few weeks, submissions were pouring in from all over the world. The station now features over 150 artists and is the number ...

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Pianist Norman Simmons Leads WDNA FM Jazz Encounter

Source: JamaicaMusic Offbeat
December 31, 2010

Legendary pianist Norman Simmons leads the Jazz Encounters at WDNA 88.9 FM Jazz Gallery on Friday, January 21 and at the University of Miami Afro-Cuban Concert at UM Gusman Hall with special guest Ignacio Berroa on Thursday, February 3rd. Simmons is a consummate musician, best known for his ability to connect with jazz singers like Carmen McRae, Anita O'Day, and Joe Williams. Much more than just an accompanist, he is an extremely accomplished soloist, arranger, composer and educator. WDNA 88.9 ...

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KWJZ Shuts Downs

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
December 29, 2010

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