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Some thoughts on being Irish-American. As a proud Irish-American, I begin with a simple assumption: there is no way to precisely define that elusive, complex human category called the Irish-American. The tools of sociology are as inadequate to the task as the forms of the Census Bureau, and the jeweler's art of the lexicographer can't

As we enter February, WBGO commemorates Black History Month with standout tracks, past and present, in Take Five.

Music tells a story. Generally, this story is told through dissecting lyrics, reading history books or hearing firsthand from the artist. However, jazz virtuoso and visual artist, Jason Moran, has captured the art of storytelling by painting with his fingers across the piano keys.  

The Century Room, Tucson’s only dedicated jazz club, opens its doors in February with a vibrant lineup of live entertainment.

Get your own copy of this album at SwapaCD.com. If you're not yet a member, your first 2 cds and membership are free! All you have to do is post 10 cds you want to get rid of. Visit the site to find a huge selection of music!

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.

The star, who died last week at the age of 94, was more than just a brilliant actor. He effected a necessary change.

Singer Maggie Brown, the daughter of singer-songwriter, actor and social activist Oscar Brown Jr. performs a free show at the Union Theatre inside the ALPLM.

Today our Jazz Feature celebrates the Birthday of one of the pioneers of Modern Jazz and its leading drummer, Maxwell Lemuel Roach. Max Roach was born in North Carolina on Jan 10, 1924 and raised in New York. He lived to 83, passing away on August 16,2007. Max had formed one of the leading bands of the 1950s with trumpeter Clifford Brown. They toured and recorded some iconic records but tragedy struck in June of 1956 and Brown and the bands pianist/arranger Richard Powell died in a car accident...

Get your own copy of this album at SwapaCD.com. If you're not yet a member, your first 2 cds and membership are free! All you have to do is post 10 cds you want to get rid of. Visit the site to find a huge selection of music!