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The tale of Valaida Snow is dramatic, a beautiful gifted entertainer, singer, dancer, arranger, and jazz trumpeter who succeeded against all odds. Valaida’s exceptional talent, determination and charm brought her international fame. Her talents nearly unlimited, a savvy business woman who spoke seven languages, she blew hot jazz trumpet in the style of Louis Armstrong. Billed as “Queen of the Trumpet” she appeared in some of the top theatrical productions of her day. The toast of Paris and London in the early 1930s she wrote and recorded her theme song, “High Hat, Trumpet and Rhythm.” Valaida Snow’s life is an inspiring tale of determination and spirit Valaida Snow was born into a family of musicians: Her mother taught Valaida, her sisters Alvaida and Hattie, and her brother, Arthur Bush, how to play multiple instruments. Valaida and all her siblings became professional musicians. Valaida was taught by her mother to play cello, bass, violin, banjo, mandolin, harp, accordion, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet
Anais Reno, Kristen R. Bromley, Masha Campagne, Brandee Younger, Sabeth Perez, Svetlana & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new releases from Anais Reno, Kristen R. Bromley, Masha Campagne, Brandee Younger, Sabeth Perez and Svetlana, with birthday shoutouts to Beryl Booker, Valaida Snow, Memphis Minnie, Lili Añel, Monnette Sudler, Angela DeNiro, Bobby Sanabria, Ian Shaw and Erica Lindsay, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them live, buy ...
International Women's Day: Nubya Garcia, Geri Allen, Mary Lou Williams
by David Brown
Welcome friends and neighbors to The Jazz Continuum. Old, new, in, out... wherever the music takes us. Each week, we will explore the elements of jazz from a historical perspective. This week we celebrate International Women's Day (March 8) with short sets featuring women instrumentalists who have made or are making important contributions to this music ...
New Vocal Releases From Etienne Charles Featuring Rene Marie, CeCe Gable, Synia Carroll, Madeleine Peyroux, Amber Weekes & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new releases from Etienne Charles feat. Rene Marie, CeCe Gable, Synia Carroll, Buffalo Monroe, Amber Weekes plus a second single from Madeleine Peyroux, with birthday shoutouts to Yolande Bavan, Yoko Miwa, Alexa Tarantino, Adison Evans, Randy Napoleon, Valaida Snow, DeeDee Bridgewater, Samantha Boshnack, Theo Bleckmann and Ann Hampton Callaway, among others. Happy listening ...
Jazz Suites: Hancock, Ellington, Hazama, Coltrane, Kirk
by David Brown
This week, jazz suites. Extended works made up of movements held together by a theme be it musical or conceptual. We will hear suites form Herbie Hancock, Duke Ellington, Miho Hazama, John Coltrane, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Then some sweet stuff to top off the show. Welcome friends and neighbors to The Jazz Continuum. Old, new, ...
New Releases, Jazz Geminis and Farewell To Tina Turner
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast pays tribute to the legendary Tina Turner, along with new releases from Nicky Schrire, Emilio Solla & Antonio Lizana, Tim Ray, Satoko Fujii, June Bisantz & Gordon Morrell, plus birthday shoutouts to Clora Bryant, Valaida Snow, Adison Evans, Samantha Boshnack, Mala Waldron, Yissy Garcia and Lynne Arriale, among others. Thanks for listening and please ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Valaida Snow
All About Jazz is celebrating Valaida Snow's birthday today! The tale of Valaida Snow is dramatic, a beautiful gifted entertainer, singer, dancer, arranger, and jazz trumpeter who succeeded against all odds. Valaida’s exceptional talent, determination and charm brought her international fame. Her talents nearly unlimited, a savvy business woman who spoke seven languages, she blew hot ...
Cool and Groovy Vibes for a Hot Summer Night
by David Brown
This week, a cool and groovy mix for a hot summer night. Sets with string quartets, vibraphone vibes, burning roller-coaster rides, and dancing with ants in your pants. Playlist Thelonious Monk “Esistrophy (Theme)" from Live at the It Club--Complete (Columbia) 00:30 Valaida Snow “I Can't Dance" from Valaida Snow 1933-1936 (The Classics Chronological Series ...
High Hat, Trumpet and Rhythm - Celebrating Foremother Valaida Snow Plus New Releases From Tuba Skinny, Esthesis Quartet & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast presents new releases from Tuba Skinny, Esthesis Quartet (featuring Elsa Nilsson, Tina Raymond, Dawn Clement and Emma Dayhuff , Randy Napoleon and As Is with birthday shoutouts to trumpeter Valaida Snow, guitarist Memphis Minnie, saxophonist Alexa Tarantino, vocalists Dakota Staton, Ann Hampton Callaway, Ian Shaw, and Amanda Eckery, among others. Thanks for listening and ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Valaida Snow
All About Jazz is celebrating Valaida Snow's birthday today! The tale of Valaida Snow is dramatic, a beautiful gifted entertainer, singer, dancer, arranger, and jazz trumpeter who succeeded against all odds. Valaida’s exceptional talent, determination and charm brought her international fame. Her talents nearly unlimited, a savvy business woman who spoke seven languages, she blew hot ...
