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Left of Cool

Modern Jazz programming designed to give your morning a lift. Left of Cool , heard each Monday morning from 10:30 til noon, is a place where improvising musicians of all… MoreModern Jazz programming designed to give your morning a lift. Left of Cool , heard each Monday morning from 10:30 til noon, is a place where improvising musicians of all styles can come together and see what's possible. Searching for that common thread, acoustic or electric, experimental and eclectic -- whatever sounds good! Less

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1. "Alligator Bogaloo" - Lou Donaldson - Alligator Boogaloo [Blue Note ]
2. "Dotty's Dream" - Harold Vick - Steppin' Out [Blue Note ]
3. "My Man's Gone Now" - Nina Simone - Nina Simone Sings The Blues [RCA ]
4. "Verse" - Bobby Hutcherson - Stick-Up! [Blue Note ]
5. "Funk Medley" - Grant Green - Slick! Live At Oil Can Harry's [Resonanace ]
6. "Cachaca" - Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood - In Case The World Changes It's Mind Live [Indirecto ]
7. "Tenor Man" - Greyboy Allstars - Live [Relaxed ]

Great Morning Jazz

Great Morning Jazz, heard each Monday from 9 til 10:30, will provide relief from the Monday Morning Blues. The tunes will include new releases and older ones, the various styles… MoreGreat Morning Jazz, heard each Monday from 9 til 10:30, will provide relief from the Monday Morning Blues. The tunes will include new releases and older ones, the various styles (bop, hardbop, soul jazz, etc.), enough variety of tempo to keep the vital juices flowing, and a weekly sprinkling of modern blues for spice. It's good for what ails ya'. Less

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1. "Pick Yourself Up" - Buddy Defranco And The Oscar Peterson Quartet (Buddy DeFranco-cl, Oscar Peterson-p, Herb Ellis-g, Ray Brown-b, Louis Bellson-d) - Buddy DeFranco And The Oscar Peterson Quartet (Modern Jazz: Vol. 085, Modern Mainstream - Buddy DeFranco & Oscar Peterson, 1954) [Verve MGV 8210: 1954]
2. "Summertime" - Freddie Hubbard - The Artistry Of Freddie Hubbard [Impulse: 1996]
3. "Ralph's New Blues" - Modern Jazz Quartet (John Lewis-p, Milt Jackson-vib, Percy Heath-b, Connie Kay-d) - Concorde (Modern Jazz: Vol. 013, Cool Jazz - Modern Jazz Quartet 2, 1953-55) [Prestige PRLP 7005: 1055]
4. "Son Of Ice Bag" - Lonnie Smith Sextet (Lee Morgan-tp, David Newman-ts/fl, Lonnie Smith-org, Herman Henry-g, Melvin Sparks-g, Marion Booker Jr.-d) - Think [Blue Note BST 84290: 1068]
5. "Romping" - Lester Young Septet (Harry "Sweets" Edison-tp, Roy Eldridge-tp, Lester Young-ts, Hank Jones-p, Herb Ellis-g, George Duvivier-b, Mickey Sheen-d) - Laughin' To Keep From Cryin' (Complete Studio Sessions On Verve - Disc 7) [Verve MGV 8316: 1958]
6. "Ahmad's Blues" - Miles Davis Quintet (Miles Davis-tp, John Coltrane-ts, Red Garland-p, Paul Chambers-b, Philly Joe Jones-d) - Workin' With The Miles Davis Quintet [Prestige Records: 1956]
7. "Down With It" - Tiny Grimes Quintet (Jerome Richardson-ts/bs/fl, Ray Bryant-p, Tiny Grimes-g, Wendell Marshall-b, Art Taylor-d) - Tiny In Swingville [Swingville SVLP 2002: 1959]
8. "Blue 'n' Boogie" - Wes Montgomery Quintet (Johnny Griffin-ts, Wynton Kelly-p, Wes Montgomery-g, Paul Chambers-b, Jimmy Cobb-d) - Full House [Riverside RLP 434: 1962]

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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