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Jazz Worldwide on WWFM 89.1 HD2 Trenton-Princeton

Source: Michael Ricci
January 12, 2010

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: January 4, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
January 12, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 5 11 Gerald Wilson Orchestra Detroit (Mack Avenue) 182 124 +58 0 44 1 15 2 6 8 Houston Person Mellow (HighNote) 162 122 +40 0 43 2 11 3 8 5 Jeff Hamilton Trio Symbiosis (Capri) 151 112 +39 0 37 1 14 4 3 8 Eric Alexander Revival Of The Fittest (HighNote) 137 140 -3 1 38 1 14 5 48 — Christian McBride & Inside Straight Kind Of ...

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Jacqui Naylor Special on 1.FM - Adore Vocal Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
January 12, 2010

Jacqui Naylor is known for her interpretative capabilities and wide vocal range, with her signature “acoustic smashing" technique.

Jacqui is singing jazz standards over rock classics or vice versa, like Gershwins' “Summertime" over The Allman Brothers' “Whipping Post" or Rodgers & Hart's “My Funny Valentine" over AC/DC's “Back in Black."

She's an incomparable singer, delivering top-drawer originals. This Jacqui Naylor's 1-hour special will peek into her unique world.

Tune in to www.adorejazz.com to listen to this special and the best ...

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WBGO/Jazz 88.3FM to Broadcast 2010 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert January 12

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

WBGO Jazz 88.3FM will broadcast the 2010 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert taking place on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:30PM in the Rose Theater at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center at Broadway at 60th Street. The performance will feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in a program dedicated to the 2010 honorees' works.

Joining the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will be many of the honorees themselves including Muhal ...

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The Jazz Session #133: Michael Kaeshammer

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer has spent more than a decade making music thats both fun and smart. He draws on everything from James P. Johnson and Fats Waller to contemporary pop music on his new album, Lovelight (Alert Music, 2009). In this interview, recorded at the 2009 Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Kaeshammer talks about the nature of showmanship; how he came to love the early stride piano masters; and why New Orleans has become an important source of inspiration for ...

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Emmis Launches 96.3 HD-3 with Smooth Jazz Format

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
January 11, 2010

Via stlmedia.net, word is that Emmis Communications this Tuesday launched a new smooth jazz HD Radio station in St. Louis at 96.3 HD-3. Dubbed “Smooth and Sexy," the station “will be filled with great artists like Dave Koz, Paul Hardcastle, David Benoit, The Rippingtons and Boney James."Specific programming blocks include “Sunday Morning Tranquility," which will feature musicians such as Enya, Rufus Wainwright, Ottmar Liebert, Eva Cassidy and Nick Drake; “The Groove Suite" on Friday and Saturday nights, with ...

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The Jazz Session #132: Kobie Watkins

Source: Michael Ricci
January 7, 2010

Drummer Kobie Watkins got his start in the world of gospel music in Chicago. He branched out into playing with guitarist (and Sonny Rollins sideman) Bobby Broom. That relationship led to Watkins himself joining Rollins band. Watkins has just released his debut album as a leader, Involved (Origin, 2009). In this interview, Watkins talks about the album as a snapshot of one point in his musical life; his audition for Sonny Rollins; and what playing every night with a living ...

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Listener Requests for Guests on the Jazz Session

Source: Michael Ricci
January 6, 2010

Here are the responses to the survey question, If you could book one artist for The Jazz Session, who would it be? These are in the order received, and there are certainly duplicates. If the person has already been a guest on the show, Ive noted that in bold type with the show number after their name. And for everyone else: Im workin on em!

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