Afro Asia is a new and eagerly anticipated musical project spearheaded by local entrepreneur and musician Jay Pun, which includes guitarist Mike Chang of Baaba Seth, Ivan Orr, Kofi Shepsu,… MoreAfro Asia is a new and eagerly anticipated musical project spearheaded by local entrepreneur and musician Jay Pun, which includes guitarist Mike Chang of Baaba Seth, Ivan Orr, Kofi Shepsu, and local legend Houston Ross (TR3, Corey Harris, etc.).
Afro Asia plays spicy Thai-infused instrumental funk and soul, and celebrates the friendships and cross-pollination of backgrounds, personalities, and musical styles that have long characterized the Charlottesville music scene. “For Pun, it’s a chance to come full circle and play with a bunch of guys who look like him. At first, it was intentional to have Black and brown members—if not really a rule,” Pun says. “And in bringing some of this traditional yet modern Asian music to America, it works because it is heavily influenced by Black American funk and jazz.” - Shea Gibbs for C-Ville Weekly
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Thad Jones was a featured soloist in the great Count Basie Orchestra during the mid 1950s and early 1960s. But perhaps his greatest influence on the Basie Orchestra was the… MoreThad Jones was a featured soloist in the great Count Basie Orchestra during the mid 1950s and early 1960s. But perhaps his greatest influence on the Basie Orchestra was the arranging and composing he produced for that fabulous band. Thad was the middle of the three musical Jones brothers (his older brother was the great pianist Hank; his younger brother was the great drummer Elvin). Thad also co-led the NYC based Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Orchestra for many years.
Although he was a great trumpeter (Charles Mingus once referred to Thad as one of the greatest trumpeters he’d ever heard), Jones is perhaps best remembered for his arranging and composing. His compositions are great springboards for improvisors, challenging, bluesy and full of humor and wit. We take this opportunity to examine some of the great compositions of The Magnificent Thad Jones, as interpreted by a range of other great instrumentalists and bandleaders. Less
Hosted by Barrington WilsonTuesday | 10/03/2023 | 6:00 pm
Jazz has been a partner on the popular dance floor since the beginning of the 20th Century. From the Jazz Age, through the swing era, from the South American influence… MoreJazz has been a partner on the popular dance floor since the beginning of the 20th Century. From the Jazz Age, through the swing era, from the South American influence to hip hop; we’ll cover jazz treatments of dance crazes and styles in “Shall We Dance”. Grab a partner and join us! Less
Hosted by Daniel ChaldekasTuesday | 10/03/2023 | 4:00 pm
Join Dave from Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show to explore the incredibly prolific Jazz is Dead record label, founded by Ali Shaheed Muhammad (a Tribe Called Quest) and musician… MoreJoin Dave from Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show to explore the incredibly prolific Jazz is Dead record label, founded by Ali Shaheed Muhammad (a Tribe Called Quest) and musician / producer Adrian Younge. Eighteen releases and counting since 2020, featuring overlooked and / or underrated jazz musicians, we will play the best and cover what we can before they put the next record out. Less
Hosted by Dave MooreTuesday | 10/03/2023 | 2:00 pm
Join us for two hours of songbirds who have graced the stage throughout all of the history of jazz. We will hear such larks as Bessie Smith, Betty Carter, Cassandra… MoreJoin us for two hours of songbirds who have graced the stage throughout all of the history of jazz. We will hear such larks as Bessie Smith, Betty Carter, Cassandra Wilson and Norah Jones, among many others. Less
Hosted by Jessica, Rebecca FosterTuesday | 10/03/2023 | 12:00 pm
Piano trios have a storied history in jazz with classic groups like those led by Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Ahmad Jamal. That tradition continues today and the co-hosts of… MorePiano trios have a storied history in jazz with classic groups like those led by Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Ahmad Jamal. That tradition continues today and the co-hosts of Jazz at 100 Now will present some of the finest piano trios in the current scene. We'll hear from artists like Fred Hersch, Jason Moran, Bill Charlap, Cyrus Chestnut, Lisa Hilton, Brad Mehldau, Kenny Barron, Emmet Cohen, Joanne Brackeen, Renee Rosnes and more. Less
Hosted by Steven HarrisTuesday | 10/03/2023 | 10:00 am
Emmet Cohen -
Uptown in Orbit -
"Braggin' in Brass"
Notes: Emmet Cohen--piano, Russell Hall--acoustic bass, Kyle Poole --drums.
Isaiah J. Thompson, TJ Reddick, Christian McBride -
Composed in Color -
"Raise Four"
Notes: Isaiah J. Thompson--piano, TJ Reddick--drums, Christian McBride--bass.
Orrin Evans -
The Evolution of Oneself -
"Ruby Red"
Notes: Orrin Evans--piano, Christian McBride--bass, Karriem Riggins--drums
Bill Charlap Trio -
Street Of Dreams -
"I'll Know"
Notes: Bill Charlap--piano, Peter Washington--bass, Kenny Washington--drums.
Aaron Diehl Trio -
Mozart Jazz -
"Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I"
Notes: Aaron Diehl (p), David Wong (b), Quincy Davis (ds)
Lisa Hilton -
Life Is Beautiful -
"Ernie's Blues"
Notes: Bass--Luques Curtis,
Drums--Rudy Royston,
Piano-- Lisa Hilton
Helen Sung, Peter Washington, Lewis Nash -
(re) Conception -
"(re) Conception"
Notes: Helen Sung--piano, Peter Washington--bass, Lewis Nash--drums
Joey Alexander -
Origin -
"Remembering"
Notes: Joey Alexander--piano, Larry Grenadier, Kendrick Scott--drums
Harold López-Nussa -
Un Día Cualquiera -
"Una Tarde Cualquiera En Paris (to Bebo Valdes)"
Notes: Gaston Joya--bass, Harold López-Nussa--piano, Ruy Adrian López-Nussa--drums
Joe Farnsworth, David Hazeltine, Peter Washington -
Blues for Gerry -
"Tangerine"
Notes: David Hazeltine--piano, Joe Farnsworth--drums, Peter Washington--bass.
Lafayette Harris, Jr. -
Swingin' Up in Harlem -
"Swingin' Up in Harlem"
Notes: Lafayette Harris, Jr--piano, Lewis Nash--drums, Peter Washington--bass.
Cyrus Chestnut -
My Father's Hands -
"Cubano Chant"
Notes: Cyrus Chestnut--piano, Lewis Nash--drums, Peter Washington--bass.
Brad Mehldau -
The Art of the Trio, Vol. 1 -
"Blackbird"
Notes: Brad Mehldau--piano, Larry Grenadier--Bass, Jorge Rossy--drums.
Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade -
Children of the Light -
"Sunburn and Mosquito"
Notes: Danilo Perez--piano, John Patitucci--bass, Brian Blade--drums.
Lynne Arriale Trio -
The Lights Are Always On -
"March On"
Notes: Lynne Arriale--piano, Jasper Somsen--bass,
E.J. Strickland--drums
Regular listeners to Brian Keena's Friday morning "The Jazz Messenger" show know his penchant for locomotives. We take Billy Strayhorn's cue from his iconic 1939 composition and feature songs referencing… MoreRegular listeners to Brian Keena's Friday morning "The Jazz Messenger" show know his penchant for locomotives. We take Billy Strayhorn's cue from his iconic 1939 composition and feature songs referencing trains (Louis Jordan's "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie") to tunes influenced by the rhythm of the clickety clack (James Moody's "Last Train From Overbrook"), and everything in between. Get your ticket, climb aboard, grab a seat and pledge to two hours of steel wheels and iron horses rolling straight through your mind. Less
Hosted by Brian KeenaTuesday | 10/03/2023 | 8:00 am
Billy Strayhorn -
Duke Ellington Orchestra -
Live At Newport 1961 -
"Take The 'A' Train"
Notes: 1999 CD produced by the late, great Phil Schaap of WKCR, Columbia University, NY.
Smith -
Bessie Smith -
Columbia 10" 78 -
"Dixie Flyer Blues"
White -
Bukka White -
Vocalion 10" 78 -
"Special Stream Line"
Anderson/Dooley -
Pink Anderson & Simmie Dooley -
Columbia 10" 78 -
"CC&O Blues"
Ervin T. Rouse -
Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys -
Doxy Collection -
"Orange Blossom Special (Instrumental)"
Ellas Otha Bates McDaniel aka Bo Diddley -
Bo Diddley and His Band -
Checker 7" 45 -
"Down Home Special"
Big Bill Broonzy -
Muddy Waters -
Muddy Sings "Big Bill" -
"Southbound Train"
James -
Elmore James -
The Complete Fire & Enjoy Sessions -
"Sunnyland Train"
Ellington -
Oscar Peterson Trio with Ray Brown & Ed Thigpen -
Night Train -
"Happy-Go-Lucky Local (aka "Night Train")"
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