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Groove & Grit: Jazz and Desert Blues in Hip Hop

Explore the use and sampling of jazz and desert blues in hip hop. Tune in for an audio adventure where jazz meets gritty desert blues in the realm of hip hop.

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Oregon: The Band, Not the State

"Second Sight" DJ David Buie-Moltz for a one-off special exploring Oregon, the groundbreaking band that defies genre boundaries. Revel in their pioneering fusion of jazz, folk, and world music with… More"Second Sight" DJ David Buie-Moltz for a one-off special exploring Oregon, the groundbreaking band that defies genre boundaries. Revel in their pioneering fusion of jazz, folk, and world music with intricate compositions and masterful improvisation. This show delves into the band's rich discography, spotlighting their innovative use of diverse instruments and their artistic evolution from their early days to their latest creations. Less

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1. "Full Circle" {Collin Walcott; Ralph Towner} - Oregon - Our First Record [Vanguard: 1980]
   Notes: Recorded in 1970. Unreleased until 1980.
2. "Sail" {Collin Walcott} - Oregon - Music of Another Present Era [Vanguard: 1972]
3. "Dark Star" {Ralph Towner} - Oregon - Distant Hills [Vanguard: 1973]
4. "Tide Pool" {Ralph Towner} - Oregon - Winter Light [Vanguard: 1974]
5. "Brujo" {Ralph Towner} - Oregon - 1974 [Moosicus: 2021]
   Notes: Recorded live, 14 March 1974, Radio Bremen Sendesaal/Studio F.
6. "The Silence of a Candle" {Ralph Towner} - Oregon - In Concert [Vanguard: 1975]
   Notes: Recorded live, 8-9 April 1975, Vanguard Studio, New York City.
7. "Charange" {Oregon} - Oregon & Elvin Jones - Together [Vanguard: 1975]
8. "Grazing Dreams" {Collin Walcott} - Oregon - Friends [Vanguard: 1977]
9. "Violin" {Oregon} - Oregon - Violin [Vanguard: 1978]
10. "Witchi-Tai-To" {Jim Pepper} - Oregon - Out of the Woods [Elektra: 1978]
11. "Gloria's Step" {Scott LaFaro} - Oregon - Moon and Mind [Vanguard: 1979]
12. "June Bug" {Ralph Towner} - Oregon - Roots in the Sky [Elektra: 1979]
13. "Icarus" {Ralph Towner} - Oregon - In Performance [Elektra: 1980]
    Notes: Recorded live, 24 November 1979, Carnegie Hall, New York City; 29 November 1979, Saint Foy University, Quebec City; 30 November 1979, Outremont Theatre, Montreal.
14. "The Rapids" {Ralph Towner} - Oregon - Oregon [ECM: 1983]
15. "Pepe Linque" {Glen Moore} - Oregon - Crossing [ECM: 1985]
16. "Innocente" {Ralph Towner} - Oregon - Ecotopia [ECM: 1987]

Stephanie Nakasian LIVE

Stephanie Nakasian is an exciting, well-seasoned vocalist and master of innovative jazz improvisation, completely authentic with a fresh and vibrant sound all her own. Bringing high energy to every performance,… MoreStephanie Nakasian is an exciting, well-seasoned vocalist and master of innovative jazz improvisation, completely authentic with a fresh and vibrant sound all her own. Bringing high energy to every performance, Stephanie enthralls listeners with her pure tones and a flawless delivery, engaging them on a personal level with a love for the music that is playful, electric and spontaneous in story and song. Stephanie came to international attention in the mid-80s when she sang and toured with the vocal jazz master Jon Hendricks and Company. She continues to tour and record as a vocal leader to this day! Stephanie has been teaching jazz vocals at UVA for 30 years and was a jazz dj at WTJU for 20 years. For this performance her group will include Jeff Massanari -guitar and Karl Kimmel -bass. Less

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Forming the Mold: Chris Potter Over the Decades

Saxophonist Chris Potter is one of the most celebrated and imitated artists of his generation. Not only a virtuosic powerhouse on the saxophone, Potter is distinguished for his deep sense… MoreSaxophonist Chris Potter is one of the most celebrated and imitated artists of his generation. Not only a virtuosic powerhouse on the saxophone, Potter is distinguished for his deep sense of groove, compositional prowess, and unmistakable creative voice. We’ll dive deep into my personal collection of Potter’s discography and his evolution over the years since his debut recording as a leader in 1993. Less

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1. "Boogie Stop Shuffle" {Charles Mingus} - Chris Potter - Lift: Live at the Village Vanguard [Sunnyside: 2004]
   Notes: Kevin Hays (keys), Scott Colley (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
2. "El Morocco" - Chris Potter - Concentric Circles [Concord Records: 1993]
   Notes: Kenny Werner (keys), John Hart (guitar), Scott Colley (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
3. "Hibiscus" - Chris Potter - Sundiata [Chris Cross Jazz: 1995]
   Notes: Kevin Hays (keys), Doug Weiss (bass), Al Foster (drums)
4. "High Wire" - Dave Holland Quintet - Prime Directive [ECM: 1999]
   Notes: Robin Eubanks (tromboe), Steve Nelson (vibes), Dave Holland (bass), Billy Kilson (drums)
5. "High Noon (for Eddie Harris)" - Chris Potter - Gratitude [Verve: 2001]
   Notes: Kevin Hays (keys), Scott Colley (bass), Brian Blade (drums)
6. "Snake Oil" - Chris Potter - Traveling Mercies [Verve: 2002]
   Notes: John Scofield (guitar), Kevin Hays (keys), Scott Colley (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
7. "Pelog" - Chris Potter - Moving In [Concord: 1996]
   Notes: Brad Mehldau (keys), Larry Grenadier (bass), Billy Hart (drums)
8. "Okinawa" - Chris Potter - Lift [Sunnyside: 2004]
   Notes: Kevin Hays (keys), Scott Colley (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
9. "The Wheel" - Chris Potter Underground - Underground [Universal: 2006]
   Notes: Wayne Krantz and Adam Rogers (guitar), Craig Taborn (rhodes), Nate Smith (drums)
10. "Small Wonder" - Chris Potter Underground - Ultrahang [ArtistShare: 2009]
    Notes: Adam Rogers (guitar), Craig Taborn (rhodes), Nate Smith (drums)
11. "Penelope" - Chris Potter - Sirens [ECM: 2013]
    Notes: David Virelles (keys), Larry Grenadier (bass), Eric Harland (drums)
12. "The Nerve" - Chris Potter - Circuits [Edition: 2019]
    Notes: James Francies (keys), Eric Harland (drums), Linley Marthe (bass)
13. "Mother of Waters" - Chris Potter - There is a Tide [Edition: 2020]
    Notes: Chris Potter (all instruments)

Max Roach, Bud Powell and JJ Johnson @ 100

We celebrate what would have been the 100th birthdays of the legendary drummer Max Roach, groundbreaking pianist Bud Powell and the great trombonist JJ Johnson. We’ll primarily sample recordings they… MoreWe celebrate what would have been the 100th birthdays of the legendary drummer Max Roach, groundbreaking pianist Bud Powell and the great trombonist JJ Johnson. We’ll primarily sample recordings they made together. Less

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1. "Jay Bird" {J.J. Johnson} - JJ Johnson with Bud Powell, Max Roach - Mad Bebop [Savoy: 1978]
   Notes: Rec. 1946
2. "Coppin' The Bop" {Max Roach} - JJ Johnson with Bud Powell, Max Roach - Mad Bebop [Savoy: 1978]
   Notes: Rec. 1946
3. "Jay Jay" {J.J. Johnson} - JJ Johnson with Bud Powell, Max Roach - Mad Bebop [Savoy: 1978]
   Notes: Rec. 1946
4. "Mad Be Bop" {J.J. Johnson} - JJ Johnson with Bud Powell, Max Roach - Mad Bebop [Savoy: 1978]
   Notes: Rec. 1946
5. "Wee" {Denzil Best} - Dizzy Gillespie - Toronto Massey Hall 53 [Past Perfect: 2004]
6. "I Mean You" {Coleman Hawkins, Thelonious Monk} - Coleman Hawkins - The J.J. Johnson Memorial Album [Prestige: 2003]
7. "52nd Street Theme" {Thelonious Monk} - Bud Powell - Bebop [Pablo: 2004]
8. "Blue Bossa" {Kenny Dorham} - JJ Johnson - Quintergy [Antilles: 1991]
9. "Elysee" {John Lewis} - JJ Johnson - The J.J. Johnson Memorial Album [Prestige: 2003]
10. "I Should Care" {Stordahl; West; Cahn} - Bud Powell - Bud Powell Trio Plays [Roost/ Roulette: 1990]
    Notes: Rec. 1947-53
11. "Chazzanova" {Charles Mingus} - Bennie Green - The J.J. Johnson Memorial Album [Prestige: 2003]
12. "Off Minor" {Thelonious Monk} - Bud Powell - Bud Powell Trio Plays [Roost/ Roulette: 1990]
    Notes: Rec. 1947-53
13. "Blue Mode" {J.J. Johnson} - JJ Johnson - The J.J. Johnson Memorial Album [Prestige: 2003]
14. "Beautiful Love" {Egbert Van Alstyne, Haven Gillespie, Victor Young} - JJ Johnson - Let's Hang Out [Verve: 1993]
15. "(Back Home Again In) Indiana" {Handley; MacDonald} - Bud Powell - Bud Powell Trio Plays [Roost/ Roulette: 1990]
    Notes: Rec. 1947-53
16. "It's All Right with Me" {Cole Porter} - JJ Johnson - Quintergy [Antilles: 1991]
17. "I'll Remember April" {Gene de Paul} - Bud Powell - Bud Powell Trio Plays [Roost/ Roulette: 1990]
    Notes: Rec. 1947-53
18. "Jewel's Tempo" {Booker Little} - Booker Little - Booker Little 4 & Max Roach [Blue Note: 1992]
    Notes: Rec. 1959
19. "Nefertiti" {Wayne Shorter} - JJ Johnson - Quintergy [Antilles: 1991]
20. "Mildama" {Max Roach} - Clifford Brown, Max Roach Quintet - Brownie: The Complete EmArcy Recordings [EmArcy: 2000]
    Notes: Rec. 1954
21. "Joy Spring" {Clifford Brown} - Clifford Brown, Max Roach Quintet - Brownie: The Complete EmArcy Recordings [EmArcy: 2000]
    Notes: Rec. 1954

The Music of Two: Chick Corea and Bela Fleck

Chick Corea & Bela Fleck, two master songwriters, musicians and band leaders meet in a historic duet of piano and banjo.

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1. "Joban Dna Nopia" - Chick Corea & Bela Fleck - Two [Concord ]
2. "The Mountain" - Chick Corea & Bela Fleck - The Enchantment [Concord ]
3. "The Climb" - Chick Corea & Bela Fleck - Two [Concord ]
4. "The Otter Creek Incident" - Chick Corea & Bela Fleck - Remembrance [Thirty Tigers ]
5. "Bemsha Swing" - Chick Corea & Bela Fleck - Remembrance [Thirty Tigers ]
6. "Senor Mouse" - Chick Corea & Gary Burton - In Concert [ECM ]
7. "Senorita" - Chick Cora & Bela Fleck - The Enchantment [Concord ]
8. "The Wooly Mammoth" - Bela Fleck & Edgar Meyer - Music For Two [Sony ]
9. "Big Country" - Bela Fleck & Edgar Meyer - Uncommon Ritual [Sony ]
10. "Sunset Road" - Chick Corea & Bela Fleck - Two [Sony ]

Willie Mitchell, Hi Records, and Al Green

When Willie Mitchell went from top selling Hi Records recording star to owner of the label, the Memphis imprint started its imperial phase and unleashed a brand new sound in… MoreWhen Willie Mitchell went from top selling Hi Records recording star to owner of the label, the Memphis imprint started its imperial phase and unleashed a brand new sound in Rhythm and Blues. Tune in for the smooth but gritty Soul sounds of such heavy hitting stats as the aforementioned Al Green, Ann Peebles, Syl Johnson, Otis Clay, Willie Clayton and Willie Mitchell himself along with your host The Rum Cove! Less

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1. "You cause me tio wonder" - Don Bryant - 45 [Hi: 1967]
2. "Solid foundation" - Ann Peeples - 45 [Hi: 1969]
3. "Part time love" - ' - ' [': ']
4. "Let's stay together" - Al Green - 45 [Hi: 1972]
5. "Step child" - Venice - 45 [Hi: 1972]
6. "Back for a taste of your love" - Syl Johnson - 45 [Hi: 1971]
7. "Look at the boy" - Jean Plum - 45 [Hi: 1975]
8. "I can't stand the rain" - Ann Peebles - 45 [Hi: 1974]
9. "As the years go passing my" - Joe Lee Carter - 45 [Hi: 1970]
10. "I'm glad your mine" - Al Green 45 - 11973 [ Hi]
11. "Soul in da hole" - Ben Branch - 45 [Hi: 1974]
12. "Looking straight ahead Darryl Carter" - Darryl Carter - 45 [Hi: 1973]
13. "Call m,e" - Al Green - 45 [Hi: 1973]
14. "Mama said" - Quite Elegance - 45 [Hi: 1972]
15. "Let me know" - Joe Lee Carter - 45 [Hi: 1971]
16. "For the good times" - Al Green - Best of [Hi: 1973]
17. "When the battle is over" - The Joint Venture - 45 [Hi: 1974]
18. "Trying to live my life without you" - Otis Clay - 45 [Hi: 1973]
19. "I'm still in love with you" - Al Green - 45 [Hi: 1973]
20. "I'm gonna wait" - George Jackson - `45 [Hi: 1974]
21. "I feel love growin" - OV Wright - 45 [Hi: 1977]
22. "I don't know why" - Ov Wright - 45 [Hi: 1977]
23. "Brand new thing" - Otis Clay - 45 [Hi: 1973]
24. "I didn't take your man" - Ann Peebles - 45 [Hi: 1978]
25. "To get what you got" - Bobby McClure - 45 [Hi: 1978]
26. "Take me to the river" - Syl Johnson - 45 [Hi: 1974]
27. "Rhymes" - Ov Wright - 45 [Hi: 1975]
28. "Let's get married" - Al Green - 45 [Hi: 1973]

Hard Swingin' or…It has Blues in the Title

The program will consist of mainly 1950’s & 1960’s Hard Bop, Bebop & Swing from many artists where they're hard swingin' the tune or has "blues" in the title! It’s… MoreThe program will consist of mainly 1950’s & 1960’s Hard Bop, Bebop & Swing from many artists where they're hard swingin' the tune or has "blues" in the title! It’s all a secret until show time, so tune in and dig. Less

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1. "Section Blues" - Hampton Hawes Trio (Hampton Hawes-p, Red Mitchell-b, Chuck Thompson-d) - This Is Hampton Hawes Vol.2 The Trio (The Complete Albums Collection 1955-1961, Disc 1) [Contemporary C 3515 dupe: 1955]
2. "Nuts" - "King David" and his Little Jazz (Roy Eldridge-tp, Gerald Wiggins-p, Pierre Michelot-b, Kenny Clarke-d) - Swing Time: Vol. 012, Roy Eldridge Vol. 4 (1947-50) [Vogue 5045: 1950]
3. "When Will The Blues Leave?" - Ornette Coleman Quintet (Don Cherry-cor, Ornette Coleman-as, Walter Norris-p, Don Payne-b, Billy Higgins-d) - Something Else!!!! [Contemporary C 3551: 1958]
4. "Bluesology" - Modern Jazz Quartet (John Lewis-p, Milt Jackson-vib, Percy Heath-b, Connie Kay-d) - European Concert [Atlantic LP 1385: 1960]
5. "Blues March" - Carmell Jones Quintet (Carmell Jones-tp, Harold Land-ts, Frank Strazzeri-p, Gary Peacock-b, Leon Petties-d) - The Remarkable Carmell Jones (Complete Studio Recordings Disc 1) [Pacific Jazz PJ 29: 1961]
6. "One for Myrtle" - Tina Brooks Quintet (Johnny Coles-tp, Tina Brooks-ts, Kenny Drew-p, Wilbur Ware-b, Philly Joe Jones (-d) - The Waiting Game (The Complete Tina Brooks Quintet Master Takes) [Mosaic MR4-106: 1961]
7. "Jumpin' Jupiter" - "Baby Face" Willette Trio ("Baby Face" Willette-org, Grant Green-g, Ben Dixon-d) - Stop And Listen [Blue Note BLP 4084: 1961]
8. "Groovin' The Blues" - Kenny Drew Quintet (Freddie Hubbard-tp, Hank Mobley-ts, Kenny Drew-p, Sam Jones-b, Louis Hayes-d) - Undercurrent [Blue Note BLP 4059: 1960]
9. "High Heel Sneakers" - Jimmy Smith - Got My Mojo Working [Verve: 1966]
10. "Back Home Blues" - Charlie Parker Quintet (Red Rodney-tp, Charlie Parker-as, John Lewis-p, Ray Brown-b, Kenny Clarke-d) - The Magnificent Charlie Parker (Bebop Story: Vol. 031, Charlie Parker Vol. 9, 1951-52) [Clef MGC 646 dupe: 1951]
11. "The New Message (aka Little T)" - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (Donald Byrd-tp, Ira Sullivan-tp/ts, Kenny Drew-p, Wilbur Ware-b, Art Blakey-d) - Drum Suite [Columbia FC 38036: 1956]
12. "Tiny's Boogie Woogie (Alt)" - Tiny Grimes' Swingtet (Trummy Young-tb, John Hardee-ts, Marlowe Morris-p, Tiny Grimes-g, Jimmy Butts-b, Eddie Nicholson-d) - Blue Note Forties Recordings (Disc 1) [Mosaic MR4-107: 1946]
13. "Shuffle Boogie Blues" - Joe Liggins - Joe Liggins & The Honeydrippers [Specialty Records: 1951]
14. "Red Pepper Blues" - Art Pepper with the Rhythm Section (Art Pepper-as, Red Garland-p, Paul Chambers-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section (Four Classic Albums, Disc 2) [Contemporary C 3532 dupe: 1957]
15. "Begin The Blues" - Barney Kessel Quartet (Jimmy Rowles-p, Al Hendrickson-g, Barney Kessel-g, Red Mitchell-b, Irv Cottler-d) - To Swing Or Not To Swing (The First Four Albums, Disc 2) [Contemporary C 3513 dupe: 1955]
16. "Blues For Five" - Tony Scott Sextet (Tony Scott-cl/bs, Jimmy Knepper-vtb, Sahib Shihab-bs, Bill Evans-p, Henry Grimes-b, Paul Motian-d) - My Kind of Jazz (Modern Jazz: Vol. 009, Cool Jazz - Tony Scott & Bill Evans, 1957) [Perfect PL 12010: 1957]
17. "Cool Blues" - Charlie Parker Quintet (Herb Pomeroy-tp, Charlie Parker-as, Sir Charles Thompson-p, Jimmy Woode-b, Kenny Clarke) - Charlie Parker At Storyville [Blue Note BT 85108: 1953]
18. "Drunk" - Jimmy Liggins - Knocking You Out [Jasmine: 2016]
19. "Blue Harlem" - Ike Quebec Quintet (Ike Quebec-ts, Roger Ram Ramirez-p, Tiny Grimes-g, Milt Hinton-b, J.C. Heard-d) - Blue Note Forties Recordings (Disc 2) [Blue Note 544: 1944]
20. "Air Mail Special (Good Enough To Keep)" - Charlie Christian - The Genius Of The Electric Guitar [Disc 3] [CBS: 2002]
21. "Blue Roz [Take 3 - Alternate]" - Milt Jackson - Wes Montgomery Quintet (Milt Jackson-vib, Wynton Kelly-p, Wes Montgomery-g, Sam Jones-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - Encores, Vol. 1: Body & Soul [Riverside 12RCD 4408-2: 1961]

I Feel D’earth Move

Louise kicks off the 2024 Jazz Marathon with two hours of songs that have the word "earth" in them. It's a Monday morning sing-along that will get your week started!

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1. "I Feel the Earth Move" {Carole King} - Carole King - Tapestry [Ode/Epic/Legacy: 1971]
2. "Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)" {Curtis Williams, Gaynel Hodge, Jesse Belvin} - The Penguins - The Best Of The Penguins [Island Mercury: 1996]
3. "To The Ends Of The Earth - Remastered 2003" {Joe Sherman, Noel Sherman} - Nat King Cole - This Is Nat King Cole [Capitol Records: 1957]
4. "A Stranger on Earth - 1997 Remaster" {Sid Feller, R Ward} - Dinah Washington - Ballads [Parlophone UK: 2002]
5. "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans" {Henry Creamer, J Turner Layton} - Dean Martin - Dean Martin: The Capitol Recordings, Vol. 5 (1954) [CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92): 1954]
6. "The Green Leaves of Summer" {Dimitri Tiomkin, Paul Francis Webster} - Sarah Vaughan - The Singles Sessions [Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group: 2022]
7. "This Bitter Earth" {Clyde Otis} - Aretha Franklin - Unforgettable: A Tribute To Dinah Washington (Expanded Edition) [OKEH: 1964]
8. "It's a Grand Night for Singing" {Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers} - Dick Haymes - Timeless Voices: Dick Haymes Vol 2 [Life Series: 1966]
9. "Young At Heart" {Carolyn Leigh, Johnny Richards} - Frank Sinatra - Sinatra's Sinatra [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 1963]
10. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" {Ewan MacColl} - Roberta Flack - First Take [Atlantic Records: 1969]
11. "Basin Street Blues" {Spencer Williams} - Ella Fitzgerald - Lullabies Of Birdland [Verve Reissues: 1954]
12. "Stella By Starlight" {Ned Washington, Ralph Burns, Victor Young} - Tony Bennett - Jazz [Columbia: 1987]
13. "On The Street Where You Live" {Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner} - Steven Feifke, Veronica Swift, Robert Edwards, Andrew Gutauskas - Kinetic [Outside In Music: 2021]
14. "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'" {Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers} - Gordon MacRae, Darcy M. Proper - Oklahoma! (Expanded Edition/Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [MANHATTAN RECORDS CATALOG (A95): 2001]
15. "A Dreamer's Holiday" {Kim Gannon, Mabel Wayne} - Perry Como - Perry Como with the Fontane Sisters (with The Fontane Sisters) [RCA Records Label: 2001]
16. "So Rare" {Jack Sharpe, Jerry Herst} - Bobby Rydell - Bobby Rydell Salutes The Great Ones/Rydell At The Copa [ABKCO (US): 1961]
17. "A Hundred Years From Today" {Victor Young, Ned Washington, Joe Young} - Stephanie Nakasian, Hod O'Brien, Rady Sandke - Thrush Hour - A Study of the Great Ladies of Jazz [VSOP Records: 2006]
18. "Everything I Have Is Yours" {Burton Lane, Harold Adamson} - Eddie Fisher - His Greatest Hits [PnR: 2010]
19. "Have You Met Miss Jones" {Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart} - Joe Williams - That Kind of Woman [RKO Music: 2013]
20. "Only Yesterday" {John Bettis, Richard Carpenter} - Carpenters - Horizon [A&M: 1975]
21. "Wonderful, Wonderful" {Ben Raleigh, Sherman Edwards} - Johnny Mathis - Johnny's Greatest Hits [Columbia: 1958]
22. "Everything I Have Is Yours" {Burton Lane, Harold Adamson} - Billy Eckstine - Everything I Have Is Yours / The Best Of The MGM Years [Verve: 1994]
23. "Destination Moon - 1997 Remaster" {Marvin Fisher} - Dinah Washington - Dinah '62 [Parlophone UK: 2003]
24. "Man Piaba" {Harry Belafonte, Jack Rollins} - Harry Belafonte - The Music You Need [Fantastik Muzik Recordingz: 2022]
25. "Until The Real Thing Comes Along" {Alberta Nichols, Lee Freeman, Mann Holiner, Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin} - The Hot Sardines - French Fries & Champagne [Decca Crossover: 2016]
26. "Mother Earth" {Lewis Simpkins, Peter Chatman} - Barbara Dane, Lightnin' Hopkins - Hot Jazz, Cool Blues & Hard-Hitting Songs [Smithsonian Folkways Recordings: 2018]

Classical Sunrise - Monday

Start the day right with WTJU! Every weekday morning from 7-9 Classical Sunrise eases you through your busy morning with friendly, knowledgeable hosts and special features you won't find anywhere else.

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Classical Prelude - Monday

Sometimes you just want to hear the music. Classical Prelude features extended works, most over 40 minutes long, with minimal announcing. It’s truly less talk and more music. Get lost… MoreSometimes you just want to hear the music. Classical Prelude features extended works, most over 40 minutes long, with minimal announcing. It’s truly less talk and more music. Get lost in the sound. Less

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Virginia Overnights

All Virginia artists. All genres. All night long. Tune in to Virginia Overnights and experience the sounds of our commonwealth, hand-curated by Don Harrison and Erin O.

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Mood Swing

From sad girl vibes to funky dance jams, join Southern Belle on her adventure into the Infinite Playground of Music. She’s not into labels. She’ll leave you wanting more. Be… MoreFrom sad girl vibes to funky dance jams, join Southern Belle on her adventure into the Infinite Playground of Music. She’s not into labels. She’ll leave you wanting more. Be careful of the Mood Swing. Every other Monday mornin’ at 1am Less

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1. "OMG" - Suki Waterhouse - Memoir of a Sparklemuffin [Sub Pop Records: 2024]
2. "Tiltawhirl" - Boys Go To Jupiter - Tiltawhirl [Many Hats Distribution: 2024]
3. "SPIN" - OTNES - SHOW THEM WHAT'S INSIDE! [AntiFragile Music: 2023]
4. "She Loves Me" - Dora Jar - No Way To Relax When You Are On Fire [Dora Jar PS/ Island: 2024]
5. "Little Chaos" - Orla Gartland - Little Chaos [New Friends: 2024]
6. "Mythologize Me" - Eliza McLamb - Going Through It [Royal Mountain Records: 2024]
7. "Can't Call It Mine" - THEM - Can't Call It Mine [VERSION III: 2024]
8. "Making Breakfast" - Samia - Making Breakfast [Grand Jury Music: 2024]
9. "Cherry-coloured Funk" - Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas [4AD: 1990]
10. "How It Goes" - The Greeting Committee - Everyone's Gone and I Know I'm The Cause [The Greeting Committee: 2024]
11. "Steve M. Grocery - Annie DiRusso Version" - Wormy, Annie DiRusso - We're Sweating All the Time [Better Company Records LLC: 2024]
12. "Mr. Man (feat. Miya Folick)" - Frances Forever, Miya Folick - Lockjaw [Mom+Pop: 2024]
13. "Celebrity Skin" - Boyish - We're all gonna die, but here are some covers [R&R Digital: 2024]
14. "The Kids" - Victoria Bigelow - Songs For No One Vol. 2 [Immortal Records: 2024]
15. "Margot" - Hotel Fiction - Staring at the Sun [Hotel Fiction: 2024]
16. "High and Dry" - Linka Moja - Serial Monogamist [Eagle Records: 2024]
17. "Angelina" - Hollis Howard - Angelina [Many Hats Distribution: 2024]
18. "roadkill" - Jahnah Camille - roadkill [Winspear: 2024]
19. "Switchblade" - Lia Pappas-Kemps - Switchblade [Lia Pappas-Kemps: 2024]
20. "Soak it In" - Jackie Hayes - Mundane Pleasure [Pack Records: 2024]
21. "Big Brown Eyes" - Lola Young - This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway [Universal-Island Records Ltd.: 2024]
22. "The Feminine Urge" - The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstasy [Universal-Island Records Ltd.: 2024]
23. "Kingston" - Faye Webster - Atlanta Millionaires Club [Secretly Canadian: 2019]
24. "Preoccupied" - Slow Pulp - Ep2 [Slow Pulp: 2017]
25. "I hope that you think of me" - Pity Party (Girls Club), Lucys - Hard Times / Bad Trips [PPGC, under exclusive license to: 2022]
26. "Are You Okay?" - BEL - Read the Room [BEL: 2023]
27. "Image" - Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk [Mom+Pop: 2024]
28. "Run Your Mouth" - The Marías - Run Your Mouth [Nice Life/Atlantic: 2024]
29. "Blame Brett" - The Beaches - Blame My Ex [The Beaches: 2023]
30. "Dark Red" - Steve Lacy - Dark Red [Three Quarter: 2017]
31. "KING OF THE GETDOWN" - Gerard Alain - KING OF THE GETDOWN [The Allenport Group: 2024]