Wednesday 09/30/2026

Destination: Exotica

A trip into the strange and stylish world of Exotica, where jazz, tropical rhythms, lush orchestration, and inventive percussion came together in the 1950s and '60s. Featuring Martin Denny, Les… More

Hosted by DJLP Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 11:00 pm

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Merging With the Night

It could be a calm starry night, where the moon is bright, or rumbling and thundering and you could be wondering, as the darkness shields the light, if everything merges… More

Hosted by Annie De Blanco and Brock Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 11:00 pm

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Miles's Guitarists

Though it is not clear that they ever met, Miles Davis was clearly influenced by Jimi Hendrix as Miles launched into his electric period in the late 60’s. Electric guitars… More

Hosted by Steve Huff Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 9:00 pm

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Greg Weaver's Limit Break 4 LIVE at The Stage

Saxophonist Greg Weaver (The Hard Modes, Cville Jazz Congregation) is deploying his special project ensemble, the Limit Break 4, for this year's marathon! With special guests including singer-songwriter Devon Sproule,… More

Hosted by Coming soon Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 8:00 pm

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Remembering Abdullah Ibrahim

Retired UVA history professor John Mason will join Gary for an exploration of the life and music of Abdullah Ibrahim (formerly Dollar Brand), who passed away this year at the… More

Hosted by Gary Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 6:00 pm

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Jams & Gems: Tracking the Miles Trane

Miles Davis and John Coltrane fundamentally reshaped modern music across genres. Their music and styles have been covered by acoustic string bands and incorporated into electric jams. They served as… More

Hosted by Michael Pillow Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 4:00 pm

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Dave Holland

A career-spanning look at the legendary British bassist's who remains active today. He ties in to the marathon's overall theme with his two years in Miles Davis' band. Loads of… More

Hosted by Steve Kindig Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 2:00 pm

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Miles Runs the Voodoo Down: Early Electric Live!

Bitches Brew sparked something that could not be put out! Hear Miles and various collaborators set fire to jazz and rock stages in the late 60s and early 70s.

Hosted by M. Bruce Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 12:00 pm

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The Spiritual Jazz of Pharoah Sanders

Tenor saxophonist Pharoah Sanders was among the most important contributors to the evolution of spiritual jazz, creating emotionally complex and uncompromisingly passionate music for over 60 years. Sanders got his… More

Hosted by The Jazz Czar Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 10:00 am

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Miles and Trane and Strings

Miles’ orchestrated collaborations with Gil Evans on a series of albums were career highlights. His take on Porgy and Bess is a classic. Alice Coltrane collaborated with her husband John… More

Hosted by Dusty Garwood Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 8:00 am

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Lady Day and Prez

Celebrate the magical musical bond between vocalist Billie Holiday and tenor saxophonist Lester Young. This show explores their classic late-1930s and 1940s recordings, highlighting how "Lady Day" and "Prez" changed… More

Hosted by Madeline Paczkowski Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 6:00 am

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Hancock/Shorter/Williams After Miles

Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet instantly elevated Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams ,who launched significant recorded legacies even while still playing in the band.

Hosted by Rus Perry Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 3:00 am

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Jimmy Heath at 100!

Having grown up in Philadelphia with Trane and his musician brothers Percy and Tootie, Jimmy Heath became one of the most recorded hard bop composers while releasing a swinging discography.

Hosted by Rus Perry Wednesday | 09/30/2026 | 1:00 am

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