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Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm The Brilliance of Bobby Timmons Craig spins some fine examples of pianist Bobby Timmon’s work on Riverside Records, Prestige Records, and as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.             The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Mellow Trane on Prestige Craig begins his celebration of the 75th anniversary of Prestige Records with spins from a number of mellow John Coltrane classics from the legendary label.               The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at … Continue reading

Consider this for the first major show in the main theater – four of the world’s best electric bassists (Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, Derrick Hodge, and Don Was) engaged in three cutting sessions akin to what one might find from horn players on NYC’s 52nd street in the early fifties.

This generation of British guitarists created a body of work that set the template for modern players while helping extend the expressive range of the steel-string guitar in general.

Hello, Hoddlers! Fitzie’s in the middle of his move to our nation’s capital, and in his place you get me! Because obviously y’all never get tired of my writing, right? Several weeks ago, I finally...

Often using an electric Hammond organ, soul jazz drew influences from gospel, blues and R&B and, of course, the popular soul genre. Stephanie Anne Johnson explores the early days of the soul jazz.

Since 1985, KUVO has provided a rare blend of music & news. We broadcast the best in Jazz, Latin Jazz & Blues in addition to 17 locally produced, culturally diverse programs.

WBGO announcers take over Take Five with a dozen favorite holiday tracks, spanning jazz, blues and soul.

Guitarist Greg Skaffs latest album, Polaris, finds the former Wichitan and longtime New York City resident accompanied by two of the greatest living jazz players: bassist Ron Carter and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath. Comprised of original material from Skaff as well as a bevy of standards, the record demonstrates Skaffs particular genius on his instrument, including his singular phrasing and the ability to reimagine standards in such a way that renders them new. Not a small feat, but then neit...