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Nicole Glover

Born: July 18, 1991

Nicole Glover’s journey in music began when her father introduced her to improvised music at a young age. She began playing the clarinet at the age of ten, transitioning to tenor saxophone the following year.

Her interest and curiosity for music began to blossom in high school. She became involved in a variety of performance groups, both within her school and in the community. Nicole was one of 19 students from across the nation to be selected for the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, who embarked on a national tour that involved performances with Bobby Watson and Julian Lage, concluding with a performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival with Wynton Marsalis.

Points of Light

By Christian McBride

Label: Mack Avenue Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Sakura; Two Check; Cows; Same Folks; Familiar Steps; A Morning Story; Orquíeda; No Rhyme, No Reason.

Oracles

By Helen Sung Big Band

Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Convergence; Samba da Gumz; Positively C.T.; Diana; Wayne's World; Mr. Virtuoso; R.J.; A Little Bird Watchin'; Pianism: I. Barry Harris, II. Kenny Barron, III: Herbie Hancock; Peace.

Christian McBride and Ursa Major: Points of Light

by Andrew Schinder
October 7, 2026

Bass superstar Christian McBride seemingly has an infinite number of active projects at any given moment, but his group Ursa Major may be his most exciting. With Ursa Major, McBride leads a group of dynamic young musicians whose collective mission is to essentially fulfill McBride's creative impulses--an “all-in" band, as McBride has described it. Over the course of ...

Preview of John Coltrane special; Birthday recognition for Jon Hendricks, Oliver Lake, and others

by David W. Daniels
September 22, 2026

In addition to previewing next week's John Coltrane special and the named birthday recognitions, this episode of Exploration includes classics from Bobby Hutcherson, Harold Land, and others. New music from Terje Gewalt, Branford Marsalis with Dianne Reeves, and Ross Valory are also included. Playlist John Coltrane “A Love Supreme Pt. 1: Acknowledgement" from A ...

Ursa Major at Miner Auditorium

by Steven Roby
September 15, 2026

Christian McBride's Ursa Major Miner Auditorium San Francisco, CA September 13, 2026   Christian McBride  stood toward the rear of the Miner Auditorium stage Sunday night, directing traffic from behind Nicole Glover and Ely Perlman. Even when he switched from upright to electric bass and began one of his fleet, muscular solos, he ...

Classic Jazz from Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, and Others; Happy Birthday to Tim Hagans, Vernon Reid, and More

by David W. Daniels
August 25, 2026

In addition to the musicians above, this week's Exploration show includes classic jazz from Nina Simone, Bob, James, and others. Also new music from Helen Sung Big Band, Cory Wong with Joshua Redman, and more. Recognizing the birthdays of Art Farmer, Alvin Queen, Steve Smith, and others.Playlist Dominik Kisiel Exploration Quartet “Don't Lose Yourself" ...

Ambrose Akinmusire and Mary Halvorson, Miki Yamanaka and Nicole Glover, Melissa Aldana and Linda May Han Oh, Christian Finger with Ralph Alessi and Ben Monder

by Hobart Taylor
August 19, 2026

Candice Hoyes, Miguel Zenon with Luis Perdomo, Nicole Mccabe with Savannah Harris and a dope Nina Simone remix. Playlist Ambrose Akinmusire / Mary Halvorson “Soundcheck" from Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings (Nonesuch) 00:00 Ambrose Akinmusire / Mary Halvorson “Tangled Pretty" from Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings (Nonesuch) 03:27 Host Speaks 07:51 Miguel Zenon / Luis Perdomo ...

Joey Alexander, Terri Lyne Carrington, Leigh Pilzer, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Claudia Acuna, Anna Pauline Andersson & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
July 27, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Anna Pauline Andersson, Joey Alexander, Terri Lyne Carrington, Leigh Pilzer, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Claudia Acuna, plus birthday shoutouts to Mary Osborne, Dorothy Fields, Phoebe Snow, Betty Davis, Julia Hulsmann, Nicole Glover, Akua Dixon, Lauren Sevian, Carmen Bradford, Lauren Lee and Honorable Man Ruben Blades, among others. Happy listening and please support ...

Christian McBride and Ursa Major at Garcia's Chicago

by Sandra Kozintseva
June 19, 2026

Christian McBride and Ursa Major performed at Garcia's Chicago on June 6, 2026 delivering an engaging set to a packed Chicago audience. Joining McBride were Nicole Glover on saxophone, Ely Perlman on guitar, Mike King   on piano, and Savannah Harris on drums. Much of the evening featured material from the group's upcoming debut album, Points of ...