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Jazzing the Cool with Ted Gioia

Source: Michael Ricci
June 10, 2010

Ted Gioia, author of “The History of Jazz" and “West Coast Jazz", argues in his new book “The Birth (and Death) of the Cool" that what many think of as “cool"-the attitude, sound, look, and way of life-came about in large part because of jazz, and that the notion of cool has now been co-opted and commodified in a way that's nearly drained the term of its meaning. Gioia joins us on this edition of Night Lights to talk about ...

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MOJA Radio/Weekly Features: June 7-13, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
June 9, 2010

This Monday, June 7th, we'll present another edition of our special feature, MONDAY WITH THE MASTERS on MOJA Radio. This time the focus is on one of the most popular, active and unique guitarists, composers and bandleaders in MOJA, CHARLIE HUNTER. Back on May 23rd Charlie celebrated his 43rd birthday so we'll wish him a belated Happy Birthday and share his story with you for an hour. You'll hear of his beginnings growing up in the San Francisco Bay area, ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: May 31, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
June 8, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 21 10 Mike LeDonne The Groover (Savant) 178 103 +75 3 56 1 14 2 24 — Dr. Lonnie Smith Spiral (Palmetto) 169 102 +67 15 52 2 2 3 5 2 John Pizzarelli Rockin In Rhythm: A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Telarc) 163 170 -7 1 42 1 13 4 1 21 One For All Incorrigible (JLP) 159 183 -24 2 50 1 5 5 11 7 ...

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The Jazz Session #173: Gary Fukushima (Los Angeles Jazz Collective)

Source: Michael Ricci
June 1, 2010

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Continuum, a Journey Through Jazz - "Spoleto Festival USA"

Source: Michael Ricci
June 1, 2010

SoulandJazz.com Presents: Continuum - A Journey Through Jazz Episode 8 - “The Spoleto Festival USA" Hosted and Produced by J. Scott Fugate, “The Jazz Evangelist" Available to download NOW - absolutely free, completely legal, and offered in rich CD quality stereo. This week our journey through jazz takes us to the lovely city of Charleston, South Carolina where they are currently hosting one of the foremost International Arts Festivals in the world; The Spoleto ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: May 24, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
June 1, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 21 15 One For All Incorrigible (JLP) 183 107 +76 8 56 1 4 2 13 13 Nnenna Freelon Homefree (Concord) 181 126 +55 8 55 2 5 3 18 17 Anat Cohen Clarinetwork Live At The Village Vanguard (Anzic) 178 117 +61 9 59 3 9 4 — — Keith Jarrett & Charlie Haden Jasmine (ECM) 177 — +177 47 47 4 1 5 2 1 John ...

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The Last: Final Recordings of Jazz Greats

Source: Michael Ricci
May 31, 2010

This week's Night Lights program, “The Last: Final Recordings of Jazz Greats" features both studio and live performances made by musicians who passed away shortly thereafter. Many---but not all--of these artists had struggled with substance abuse or other issues that took a toll on their health. Some knew on some level that their lives were ending; others died quite suddenly and unexpectedly. Whether they were aware or not that they might not live much longer, their final recordings often have ...

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MOJA Radio/Weekly Features: May 31 - June 6, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
May 31, 2010

This Monday, May 31st, we'll present another “Happy Birthday" edition of our special feature, MONDAY WITH THE MASTERS on MOJA Radio. This time the focus is on one of the most popular and active bassists, composers and bandleaders around today, CHRISTIAN McBRIDE on the very day that marks his 38th birthday. You'll hear the story of his beginnings growing up in Philadelphia, and his emergence as a leader in the mid-'90's. You'll hear some of his great collaborations with the ...

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