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Heavy Hitters, Ben Paterson, Stan Harrison, Arturo Sandoval and more

by Benjamin Boddie
November 27, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Heavy Hitters, Ben Paterson, Stan Harrison, Hyeonseon Baek, Arturo Sandoval, Roy McGrath, Avishai Cohen, Marina Albero, Alvin Queen, The Bad Plus, Dharma Down, Jim Witzel, George Cables, Jazzmeia Horn, Jeff Rupert, Tomohiro Mori, Iya Ossachuk, Teri Parker, Joel Jeschke and John Fedchock, and more. Playlist Heavy Hitters “You'll ...

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Maria Schafer, Peggy Lee & Cole Schmidt, Fern Lindzon, George Koller & Coleen Allen, Hayoung Lyou, Entre Amigos & More New Releases

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 25, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Maria Schafer, cellist Peggy Lee & Cole Schmidt, Fern Lindzon, George Koller & Coleen Allen, Hayoung Lyou, Roy McGrath, Hana Fujisaki, Kitt Lyles & Gustavo Cortinas, with birthday shoutouts to George Cables, LaVern Baker, Kelly Green, Holli Ross, Marianne Solivan, Rene Marie, Samara Joy, Diana Krall, Miho Hazama, Nioka Workman ...

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Roy McGrath, Peter Bernstein, Warren Wolf, Vanisha Gould and more

by Benjamin Boddie
November 13, 2024

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Roy McGrath, Peter Bernstein, Warren Wolf, John Fedchock, Vanisha Gould, Christian Sands, Brandon Sanders, Diane Marino, Rahsaan Barber, Eric Jacobson, Jeff Rupert, Steve Davis, Sarah Hanahan, Jazzmeia Horn, Brian Lynch, Ilya Osachuk, Josie Falbo, Leslie Pintchik, Matt Booth, Joel Frahm and more. Playlist Roy McGrath “Monkody" from Entre ...

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Firetet

By Constantine Alexander

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: The Show; IDKY; Fire; Waltzin’ Long; Frequent Flyer; Forever and Always; Deez.

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Constantine Alexander: Firetet

by Jack Bowers
December 12, 2023

On his debut recording, Firetet, Chicago-based trumpeter Constantine Alexander pays tribute to Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, the late great Clifford Brown and modern-day disciples Nicholas Payton and Sean Jones. Alexander does not do so by imitating anyone--that would be fruitless--but the swinging spirit of Blakey, Brown and the present-day artists already noted is ever- present on ...

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A Varied Selection Of New Releases

by Bob Osborne
March 23, 2023

On this show a varied selection of new releases from Jane Ira Bloom Mark Helias & Bobby Previte, Phil Minton, Pat Thomas, Dave Tucker & Roger Turner--Scatter, Chembo Corniel, Roy McGrath, Fella Cederbaum, Greenhouse Ensemble, Nick Maclean Quartet, Michael Sarian & Matthew Putman, and, Ally Fiola & The Next Quest featuring Jeff Coffin.Playlist Show ...

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Desafío Candente

By Gustavo Cortiñas

Label: Woolgathering Records
Released: 2021

About Roy McGrath

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Musician

Roy McGrath

Born: March 17, 1988

Roy McGrath is a tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader and sideman living in Chicago, IL. He recently graduated with a master’s degree in Music from Northwestern University, where he studied under Victor Goines (saxophonist for Jazz at Lincoln Center and Director of Jazz Studies at Northwestern University). He transcribes, arranges, and composes music for a variety of situations, and currently works as the Woodwind/Brasswind instructor at Flatt’s and Shape Musical Academy in Chicago. Born and raised in San Juan, PR, Roy sang in school choirs before picking up the saxophone at age 16. After attending the Berklee College of Music Summer Workshop, he earned a full scholarship to attend Berklee School of Music’s Five Week Summer Performance Program

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Remembranzas

By Roy McGrath

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2018
Track listing: Cancion De La Verdad Sencilla; Por Ti Estoy; Plena Julia; Remembranza; 5/4 Tune (Poema Para Las Lagrimas); Mire Asi; KyKy; Burgos en Vida.

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Roy McGrath: Remembranzas

Read "Remembranzas" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
April 8, 2018

Honoring special memories of the past, Chicago-based Puerto Rico-born tenor saxophonist Roy Mcgrath presents a light Latin-styled session on Remembranzas, featuring eight new compositions, including a special tribute to Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos. A fixture in Chicago's music scene, Mcgrath has led various groups performing jazz, funk, Latin and Salsa. While the ...