The Jazz Week Ahead At Sirius Satellite Radio: February 16-23, 2004

An Evening with Tierney Sutton (February 20)
[Standard Time/75]
Tierney Sutton's latest record, Dancing in the Dark, was inspired by Frank Sinatra, but is far more than a tribute album. Rather than offer rote recreations of Ol' Blue Eyes favorites, Sutton has created an album that is a uniquely personal exploration of the American songbook. She'll be singing direct from SIRIUS Studio A starting at Midnight ET on Friday evening.

Bo Diddley: Live on SIRIUS Blues (February 20)
[SIRIUS Blues/29]
A rock 'n' roll pioneer, Bo Diddley is a true living legend of the blues. He's influenced everyone from Chuck Berry to the Rolling Stones and, at age 75, he still tours like mad. Tonight he sits in with host Pat St. John to talk about his life in music, starting at 9 p.m. ET.

A Night At Birdland: 50th Anniversary Celebration (February 21)
[Pure Jazz/72] Fifty years ago, drummer Art Blakey brought a band to Birdland in New York for a live recording date. Though they had precious little rehearsal, the group's onstage chemistry made for some fiery moments-and one of the seminal albums of the hard bop sound. On the anniversary of this historic concert, we'll hear the newly remastered tapes as well as reminiscences from the two surviving members of the band: jazz legends Horace Silver and Lou Donaldson.

One Night With Blue Note: CD/DVD Giveaway (February 22)
[Pure Jazz/72]
On February 22, 1985, Blue Note Records held a concert in New York City with the giants of the label's roster: Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, Jimmy Smith, McCoy Tyner, and many others. The all-star reunion at Town Hall is now documented on CD and a newly edited two-hour DVD. To mark the anniversary of the show, we'll air highlights on Sunday night, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Then through the week, enter at our website for your chance to win the whole package-and an opportunity to see, hear and feel the music from that historic night. The web address is .

Toots Thielemans on Jazz Profiles (February 20-21)
[NPR Now/ 106]
An unrivaled master of the chromatic harmonica, Thielemans brought harmonic color and a sense of humor to an instrument rarely used in jazz. His harmonica playing is heard daily in the theme to Sesame Street. The Brussels-born performer is an accomplished guitarist as well, having learned and played with Django Reinhardt. Thielemans' whistling caught the ear of Quincy Jones, who used him in many successful recordings. His lyrical performance can also be heard in the theme from Midnight Cowboy. Hear his story this Friday at 11 p.m. ET, repeated on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET.