WKCR-FM NY(89.9) Louis Armstrong Birthday Broadcast: Part One
Louis Armstrong is one of the most important performers of the twentieth century. ‘Pops,’ with his trumpet virtuosity, vocal stylings, and rhythmic mastery, is the progenitor of jazz. Armstrong codified the vocabulary of the jazz solo. He taught the world to swing; he taught the world to sing, and left his musical stamp forever embedded in the sound of both popular and art music.
WKCR-FM begins its celebration of the great man’s 105th birth anniversary on Sunday, July 3 from 2-7 pm, before bringing you 24 hours of nothing-but-Satchmo on Monday, July 4. Throughout the day, there will be segments of both specific investigation and relaxed meditation, spanning the entirety of Mr. Armstrong’s five-decade career. The perfect soundtrack to any Independence Day activity, WKCR is proud to present a full day of Louis’ musical legacy.
You may wonder: Why call it “Birthday Broadcast: Part One?” For all of his life, Louis Armstrong celebrated his birthday on July 4, believing he had come into the world on that date in 1900. It was only many years after his death (1971) that his birth certificate surfaced, proving that he was actually born on August 4, 1901! So, which ‘birthday’ should we recognize? The solution, of course, is to celebrate twice. Yes, that’s right - another full-day Louis Armstrong broadcast (“Part Two”) is in the works! Please tune in for this first broadcast on WKCR, at 89.9 FM in the New York Metro Area, or over the internet at www.wkcr.org all over the world!
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WKCR 89.9 FM NY, created in 1941, is the non-commercial radio station of Columbia University in New York City. Our signal reaches about 15 million listeners in the five boroughs of New York City, northern New Jersey, southern Connecticut, areas of Pennsylvania, and upstate New York. Listeners around the globe can tune in for live Real Audio broadcasting at our website: www.wkcr.org. WKCR is student-run and listener-supported.
The Jazz Department at WKCR is dedicated to providing an intelligent and historically conscious alternative to commercial jazz radio. Our programs explore the rich history of the American improvised music called jazz, from its first recordings in 1917, to modern-day innovation. We intend not only to entertain, but to educate as well. WKCR is famous for its marathon radio festivals, including a dozen annual ‘Birthday Broadcasts,’ 24-hour tributes which celebrate the birthdays of great jazzmen like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Bix Beiderbecke, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, and other giants.
WKCR-FM begins its celebration of the great man’s 105th birth anniversary on Sunday, July 3 from 2-7 pm, before bringing you 24 hours of nothing-but-Satchmo on Monday, July 4. Throughout the day, there will be segments of both specific investigation and relaxed meditation, spanning the entirety of Mr. Armstrong’s five-decade career. The perfect soundtrack to any Independence Day activity, WKCR is proud to present a full day of Louis’ musical legacy.
You may wonder: Why call it “Birthday Broadcast: Part One?” For all of his life, Louis Armstrong celebrated his birthday on July 4, believing he had come into the world on that date in 1900. It was only many years after his death (1971) that his birth certificate surfaced, proving that he was actually born on August 4, 1901! So, which ‘birthday’ should we recognize? The solution, of course, is to celebrate twice. Yes, that’s right - another full-day Louis Armstrong broadcast (“Part Two”) is in the works! Please tune in for this first broadcast on WKCR, at 89.9 FM in the New York Metro Area, or over the internet at www.wkcr.org all over the world!
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WKCR 89.9 FM NY, created in 1941, is the non-commercial radio station of Columbia University in New York City. Our signal reaches about 15 million listeners in the five boroughs of New York City, northern New Jersey, southern Connecticut, areas of Pennsylvania, and upstate New York. Listeners around the globe can tune in for live Real Audio broadcasting at our website: www.wkcr.org. WKCR is student-run and listener-supported.
The Jazz Department at WKCR is dedicated to providing an intelligent and historically conscious alternative to commercial jazz radio. Our programs explore the rich history of the American improvised music called jazz, from its first recordings in 1917, to modern-day innovation. We intend not only to entertain, but to educate as well. WKCR is famous for its marathon radio festivals, including a dozen annual ‘Birthday Broadcasts,’ 24-hour tributes which celebrate the birthdays of great jazzmen like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Bix Beiderbecke, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, and other giants.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
