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April Varner
Award Winning NYC-based jazz vocalist and composer, April Varner, has often been described as a “direct, authentic singer…”, demonstrating “vocal dynamism… authentic jazz phrasing…electrifying numbers…” and possessing a “profound command of deep scat and vocalese…” (Marilyn Lester, The New York City Jazz Record).
Recognizable by her curly red hair and voice of an “old soul”, April brings her listeners to another place- one long ago when the giants of jazz were still gracing the stage. Amassing several viral videos of 1 million+ views on her social media of her challenging solo transcriptions, cleverly crafted vocaleses and acapella renditions of the Great American Songbook, April’s voice can fit itself into a myriad of different molds.
Celebrating Jazz Capricorns Cab Calloway, Lil Green, Rachel Z, Janice Friedman, Chris McNulty, Camille Thurman & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast nods to the New Year with holiday singles from Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Beth Falcone & Ritt Henn, plus birthday shoutouts to Jazz Capricorns Cab Calloway, Lil Green, Rachel Z, Janice Friedman, Chris McNulty and Camille Thurman, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them live, buy their music ...
Holiday Music By Nicole Zuraitis, Darius de Haas, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Maud Hixson, New Releases From Jeff Dingler, Sacha Boutros & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast celebrates Winter Solstice with holiday music from Nicole Zuraitis, Darius de Haas, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Maud Hixson and new releases from Jeff Dingler and Sacha Boutros, plus birthday shoutouts to Edith Piaf, Susie Arioli, Jamile and Kerry Politzer, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them live, buy their music so ...
Revenge of the Son of Holiday Jazz: Koz and Effect
by Patrick Burnette
It's that time of year again, when Mike insists on a holiday music themed episode and Pat is too worried about upsetting Santa to say “no." This year's bag o' tunes has very little coal in it, unless you are allergic to smooth jazz. Mike, anyway, thinks his choice is one of the least offensive as ...
Herb Alpert, Songbook Ink/Jazz at the Ballroom, Wycliffe Gordon and Staci Griesbach Celebrate the Holidays
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes more new holiday releases from Herb Alpert, Songbook Ink/Jazz at the Ballroom (featuring Vanessa Perea, Rob Edwards and others), Wycliffe Gordon and Staci Griesbach, plus birthday shoutouts to Honorable Men Sammy Davis Jr. (100!), Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams and Diane Schuur, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them ...
Ella Fitzgerald, Gregory Porter, Olivia Van Goor, Leslie Odom Jr. and More!
by Jua Howard
Happy Holidays! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of holiday cheer to share with new music from April Varner, Wycliffe Gordon, Olivia Van Goor,Christian Wiggs; and a lot of other timeless holiday music including from Ella Fitzgerald, Kevin Mahogany, Laila Biali, Joe Williams, Natalie Cole, Leslie Odom ...
John Donegan Trio, Linda Dachtyl, Horace Silver, Rufus Wainwright
by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, more music than one could hope for. We start with saxophonist Yusef Lateef; then onto vocalists Rufus Wainwright and Sacha Boutros; the John Donegan Trio; guitarist Brent Laidler; drummer Al Foster; the trio Organology; the duo Inclusion Principle with their fourth EP of the year; and ...
Jazz Foremothers, Women Who Impact West Coast Latin Jazz by Salsa de la Bahia, Jeffrey Gimble, Ashley Jackson Usher In Jazz Appreciation Month
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast morphs gracefully from Women's History to Jazz Appreciation Month with new releases from Salsa de la Bahia, Jeffrey Gimble and Ashley Jackson, with birthday shoutouts to Dorothy Donegan, Alberta Hunter, Jean Fineberg, Vanessa Perica, Allan Harris, Evgenia Karlafti, Christine Jensen and Tessa Souter, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see ...
Monika Herzig, Joe Fonda, and Ben Kono
by Jerome Wilson
This show features music from Monika Herzig, Terri Lyne Carrington, Joe Fonda, McCoy Tyner, and Ben Kono. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Jonathan Powell “Inner Urge" from Mambo Jazz Party (Circle 9) 00:52 Anthony ...
Lizz Wright, Raul Midon, Samara Joy, Alyssa Allgood and More
by Jua Howard
Happy New Year Music Family! It's time for the first episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show" in 2025! I'm focusing this particular show on some of my favorite music released in 2024. I thought it was a beautiful way to pay tribute to the music of last year before we move too far into 2025. ...
