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Beefheart Sings the Blues Again

Join Don, Ciclamino, Rick and the rest of the Radio Wowsville zig zag wanderers as they take an extended triptych through the idiosyncratic world of Don Van Vliet -- AKA… MoreJoin Don, Ciclamino, Rick and the rest of the Radio Wowsville zig zag wanderers as they take an extended triptych through the idiosyncratic world of Don Van Vliet -- AKA Captain Beefheart. The chameleonic Captain and his ever-evolving Magic Band were responsible for some of the most exhilarating and challenging music of the 20th century, a striking blend of Delta blues, free jazz, psychedelia, expressionist poetry and balls-first rock 'n' roll. Wowsville will explore it all on "Beefheart Sings the Blues Again," with rare live performances, blistering album tracks, obscure b-sides, head-scratching sonic excursions and indelible collaborations with Beefheart's childhood frenemy Frank Zappa. It's gonna be a Tropical Hot Dog Night! Less

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1. "Hard Workin' Man" - Captain Beefheart - Blue Collar OST [MCA: 1978]
2. "Nowadays A Woman's... Rough Mix instrumentaSure '" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Clear Spot (Deluxe) [Warner Brothers/Rhino: 1972]
   Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
3. "Diddy Wah Diddy" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - The Legendary A&M Sessions [A&M: 1966/1984]
4. "Sure ''Nuff N Yes I Do" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Safe as Milk [Buddah: 1967]
5. "Somebody In my Home" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Grow Fins [Revenant: 1966/1999]
   Notes: Live at the Avalon Ballroom, 1966
6. "Frying Pan" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - The Legendary A&M Sessions [A&M: 1966/1984]
7. "Kiss Where I Kaint" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Clear Spot (Deluxe) [Reprise/Rhino: 1972]
   Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
8. "Zig Zag Wanderer" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Safe as Milk [Buddah: 1967]
9. "Old Folks Boogie" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Grow Fins [Revenant: 1966/1999]
10. "Plastic Factory" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Safe as Milk [Buddah: 1967]
11. "Grown So Ugly" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Safe as Milk [Buddah: 1967]
12. "Mirror Man" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - The Mirror Man Sessions [Buddah: 1971/2017]
13. "Gimme Dat Harp Boy" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - The Mirror Man Sessions [Buddah: 1971/2017]
14. "Safe as Milk" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Strictly Personal [Blue THumb: 1968]
15. "Dachau Blues" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Trout Mask Replica [Straight: 1969]
16. "The Smithsonian Institute Blues (or THe Big Dig)" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Lick My Decals Off, Baby [Straight: 1970]
17. "I'm Gonna Booglarize You, Baby" - Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - The Spotlight Kid [Reprise: 1972]
18. "Click Clack" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - The Spotlight Kid [Reprise: 1972]
19. "Grow Fins" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - The Spotlight Kid [Reprise: 1972]
20. "Low Yo Yo Stuff" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Clear Spot [Reprise: 1972]
21. "Harp Instrumental" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Live at the Avalon Ballroom, 1966 [Mind Control: 1966]
    Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
22. "Nowadays a Woman's Gotta Hit a Man" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Clear Spot [Reprise: 1972]
23. "Crazy Little Thing" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Clear Spot [Reprise: 1972]
24. "Long Neck Bottles" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Clear Spot [Reprise: 1972]
25. "Japan in a Dishpan (instrumental)" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Lick My Decals Off, Baby [Straight: 1970]
    Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
26. "Peaches" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Unconditionally Guaranteed [Mercury: 1974]
27. "Twist Ah Luck" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Bluejeans & Moonbeams [Mercury: 1974]
28. "Rock 'n' Roll's Evil Doll" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Bluejeans & Moonbeams [Mercury: 1974]
29. "Suction Prints" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) [Warner Brothers: 1978]
    Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
30. "Tropical Hot Dog Night" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) [Warner Brothers: 1978]
31. "The Witch Doctor's Life (Demo)" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller) [Warner Brothers: 1978]
32. "A Carrot is as Close as a Rabbit Ever Gets to a Diamond" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Doc at the Radar Station [Virgin: 1980]
    Notes: TALK OVER MUSIC
33. "Run Paint Run Run" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Doc at the Radar Station [Virgin: 1980]
    Notes: For Staunton Serge!
34. "Hot Head" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Doc at the Radar Station [Virgin: 1980]
35. "Ice Cream for Crow" - Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Ice Cream for Crow [Virgin: 1980]

The Music of Thomas "Fats" Waller by various artists

Prolific composer, virtuoso pianist, and the first jazz organist, Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, 1904-1943, along with lyricist/collaborator Andy Razaf, contributed so much great music to the modern jazz canon. Here through… MoreProlific composer, virtuoso pianist, and the first jazz organist, Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, 1904-1943, along with lyricist/collaborator Andy Razaf, contributed so much great music to the modern jazz canon. Here through the recordings of Fats himself and many artists who have performed his music we’ll explore this man’s genius. Join me October 5th, 9pm as part of the 2025 Jazz Marathon on WTJU, 91.1fm. Less

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1. "Alligator Crawl" {Fats Waller} - Claude Bolling - Jazz In Paris: Claude Bolling Plays the Original Piano Greats [Purchased AAC audio file ]
2. "Black and Blue" {A. Razaf, Fats Waller & H. Brooks} - Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra - The Essential Louis Armstrong [Purchased AAC audio file ]
3. "Zonky" {Edwin Swanston} - Ike Quebec - The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions [Purchased AAC audio file ]
4. "Everybody Loves My Baby" - Catherine Russell, Lee Hudson, Matt Munisteri & Mark Shane - Strictly Romancin' [Purchased AAC audio file ]
5. "Jitterbug Waltz" {Fats Waller} - Dinah Washington - Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller [Purchased AAC audio file ]
6. "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" {Otis T. Rene Jr., Leon T. Rene & Scott C. Emerson} - Dinah Washington - Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller [Purchased AAC audio file ]
7. "Rosetta - Take 2" - Earl "Fatha" Hines - Have You Ever Felt That Way? [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
8. "Squeeze Me" {Lee Gaines, Duke Ellington & Lee Otho Gaines} - Diana Krall - Only Trust Your Heart [Purchased AAC audio file ]
9. "Ain't Misbehavin' (I'm Savin' My Love for You)" {Andy Razaf, Harry Brooks & Fats Waller} - Leon Redbone - On the Track [Purchased AAC audio file ]
10. "Tain't What You Do (feat. Ann-Margret)" {Sy Oliver & James Young} - Al Hirt - Beauty And The Beard (feat. Ann-Margret) [Purchased AAC audio file ]
11. "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" {Fred Ahlert & Joe Young} - Paul McCartney - Kisses On the Bottom [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
12. "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby" {Fats Waller & Alexander Hill} - The Ladybugs - The Ladybugs [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
13. "A Porter's Love Song to a Chambermaid" {J. Johnson & Andy Razaf} - Midnight Serenaders - Magnolia [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
14. "Honeysuckle Rose" {Fats Waller} - Jane Monheit - Taking A Chance On Love [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
15. "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling" {Harry Link, Fats Waller & Billy Rose} - Sweet Megg - My Window Faces the South [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
16. "Sweet Sue (Single Version)" - Big Joe Turner - 50 Doo-Wop Classics [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
17. "Sugar Rose" {Thomas Wright Waller & Phil Ponce} - Mel Muñiz & Rodrigo Nuñez - Azúcar de Hong Kong - Single [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
18. "Ain't-cha Glad?" - Pamela Rose - On the Jazzy Side of Blue [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
19. "Blue, Turning Grey Over You" {Andy Razaf & Fats Waller} - Ringo Starr - Sentimental Journey [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
20. "All That Meat and No Potatoes" {F. Waller & E. Kirkeby} - Louis Armstrong - Satch Plays Fats [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
21. "Stealin' Apples" {Waller & Razaf} - After Midnight - Opus 1/2 [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
22. "Our Love Was Meant to Be (feat. Edythe Wright)" {Fats Waller, Joseph M. Davis & Alexander Hill} - Tommy Dorsey & His Clambake Seven - My Cabin of Dreams (The Bluebird Recordings in Chronological Order, Vol. 09 - 1937) [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
23. "Hopeless Love Affair" {Razaf & Waller} - Fred Sokolow - Fred Sokolow Plays & Sings Fats Waller [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
24. "Sweet Sue" {Will Harris & Victor Young} - Hot Club of Cowtown - Rendezvous in Rhythm [Apple Music AAC audio file ]
25. "My Fate Is In Your Hands" {T. Waller & Andy Razaf} - Joséphine Baker - Collection disques Pathe [Apple Music AAC audio file ]

Mississippi Conjure Duo LIVE

The Mississippi Conjure Duo will close out seven great nights of concerts as part of this year’s Jazz Marathon. Created by two established musicians’ love of that North Mississippi sound,… MoreThe Mississippi Conjure Duo will close out seven great nights of concerts as part of this year’s Jazz Marathon. Created by two established musicians’ love of that North Mississippi sound, their three Kings of the blues are Kimbrough, Burnside and Payton! Less

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The Life of Son House

Exploring the life of Son House, the American Delta blues singer and guitarist who evolved from a preacher to one of the most influential voices in acoustic blues.

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Cue the Drums

The snares that sizzle, hi-hats that hound the melody, cymbals that shimmer in the wide-open space of a smoooooth drum solo. Tune in and rediscover the beat in Cue the… MoreThe snares that sizzle, hi-hats that hound the melody, cymbals that shimmer in the wide-open space of a smoooooth drum solo. Tune in and rediscover the beat in Cue the Drums, a two-hour celebration of the rhythm-makers who drive jazz forward. Kick back and listen in on the celebrants of syncopation. We'll elevate the drummer's role as a creative voice, not just timekeeper, featuring legends such as Gene Kruppa, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, and all the talents that round and punch out the jazzy melodies you love. This isn't background music, it's a front-row seat to the groove and grit behind the kit. Less

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1. "Lonesome Road" {Gene KRUPPA} - Gene Krupa - The Big Noise From Winnetka [Verve Reissues: 1959]
2. "Sing, Sing, Sing" {Gene KRUPPA} - Gene Krupa - Sing, Sing, Sing with Gene Krupa [Universal Digital Enterprises: 1953]
3. "Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)" {George GERSHWIN} - Chick Webb - Spinnin' The Webb [GRP: 1994]
4. "My One And Only Love" {Guy WOOD, Robert MELLIN} - Chick Corea, Malcolm Addey, Roy Haynes - Now He Sings, Now He Sobs (Expanded Edition) [Blue Note Records: 1968]
5. "Dancing In The Dark" {Arthur SCHWARTZ, Howard DIETZ} - Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) [Blue Note Records: 1958]
6. "Theme From The Cool World" {Mal WALDRON} - Dizzy Gillespie - The Cool World [Verve Reissues: 2008]
7. "Man Dance" {Ronald Shannon JACKSON} - Ronald Shannon Jackson & The Decoding Society - Man Dance [Verve Reissues: 1982]
8. "S.O.S. - Live / Take 2" {Wes MONTGOMERY} - Wes Montgomery - Full House [Fantasy Records: 1962]
9. "Willowcrest" - Buddy Rich - The Lost Tapes [Lightyear Entertainment: 2017]
10. "Blue 'N' Boogie - Live" - Wes Montgomery - Full House [Fantasy Records: 1962]
11. "Dirty Walk" - Antonio Sánchez - Birdman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Masterworks: 2014]
12. "For Big Sid" - Max Roach - Drums Unlimited [Rhino Atlantic: 1966]
13. "The Drum Thunder Suite" - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Moanin' (Expanded Edition) [Blue Note Records: 1959]
14. "Geo Rose" - Tony Williams - Civilization [CM BLUE NOTE (A92): 1987]
15. "Caravan - Bad Drumming" - John Wasson - Whiplash (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition] [Music.Film: 2020]
16. "West Side Story" - Buddy Rich & Maynard Ferguson, LRC JAZZ CLASSICS - Play Selections From West Side Story [LRC Ltd. / Groove Merchant Records: 2001]
17. "Two Bass Hit" - Philly Joe Jones - Philly Joe's Beat [Rhino Atlantic: 1960]

Alto Madness

From Bird and Jackie McLean to Art Pepper and Paul Desmond, the history of jazz flows through the alto sax. Today, the tradition is flourishing in the hands of Miquel… MoreFrom Bird and Jackie McLean to Art Pepper and Paul Desmond, the history of jazz flows through the alto sax. Today, the tradition is flourishing in the hands of Miquel Zenon, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Lakesia Benjamin, Sharel Cassity and many others. Up-tempo alto for a sunday afternoon. Less

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1. "Magnetism" {Cassity, Sharel} - Sharel Cassity Sextet (Terell Stafford-tp, Michael Dease-tb, Sharel Cassity-as, Cyrus Chestnut-p, Christian McBride-b, Lewis Nash-d) - Gratitude [Sunnyside: 2025]
2. "Kim" {Parker, Charlie} - Charlie Parker Quartet (Charlie Parker-as, Hank Jones-p, Teddy Kotick-b, Max Roach-d) - Charlie Parker [Clef / Verve: 1952]
3. "Red Cross" {Parker, Charlie} - Nick Green (Joe Magnarelli-tp, Nick Green-as, Jeb Patton-p, Mike Darn-b, Kenny Washington-d) - Green On The Scene [Cellar Music: 2023]
4. "My Favorite Things - Live" {Rodgers, Richard - Hammerstein II, Oscar} - Lakecia Benjamin Quartet (Lakecia Benjamin-as, Zaccai Curtis-p, Elias Bailey-b, EJ Strickland-d) - Phoenix Reimagined (Live) [Ropeadope: 2024]
5. "Get Happy" {Arlen, Harold - Koehler, Ted} - Phil Woods Quartet (Phil Woods-as, John Williams-p, Teddy Kotick-b, Nick Stabulas-d) - Woodlore [Prestige: 1955]
6. "Puzzle Box" {Cornelius, Patrick} - Patrick Cornelius Sextet (Patrick Cornelius-as, Diego Rivera-ts, Art Hirahara-p, Behn Gillece-vib, Peter Slavov-b, Vinnie Sperrazza-d) - Book Of Secrets [Posi-Tone: 2023]
7. "Straight Life" {Pepper, Art} - Art Pepper Quartet (Art Pepper-as, Tommy Flanagan-p, Red Mitchell-b, Billy Higgins-d) - Straight Life [Galaxy: 1979]
8. "Hurry Up And Wait" {Howell, Markus} - Markus Howell Quartet (Markus Howell-as, Art Hirahara-p, Boris Kozlov-b, Rudy Royston-d) - Chosen Path [Posi-Tone: 2024]
9. "Blue Smile" {Stitt, Sonny} - Sonny Stitt Quartet (Sonny Stitt-as/ts, Lou Levy-p, Leroy Vinnegar-b, Mel Lewis-d) - Saxophone Supremacy [Verve: 1959]
10. "Continuance " {Hanahan, Sarah} - Joe Farnsworth Sextet (Jeremy Pelt-tp, Sarah Hanahan-as, Emmet Cohen-p, Joel Ross-vib, Yasushi Nakamura-b, Joe Farnsworth-d) - The Big Room [Smoke Sessions: 2025]
11. "Minor Apprehension" {McLean, Jackie} - Jackie McLean Quintet (Donald Byrd-tp, Jackie McLean-as, Walter Davis-p, Paul Chambers-b, Pete La Roca-d) - New Soil [Blue Note: 1959]
12. "Wingspan" {Miller, Mulgrew} - Alliance (Sharel Cassity-as, Hannah Meyer-p, Carmani Edwards-b, Colleen Clark-d) - Alliance [Shifting Paradigm Records: 2024]
13. "Move" {Best, Denzil} - Lou Donaldson Quintet (Lou Donaldson-as, Herman Foster-p, Peck Morrison-b, Dave Bailey-d, Ray Barretto-cga) - Blues Walk [Blue Note: 1958]
14. "Tainos Y Caribes" {Zenón, Miguel} - Miguel Zenón Quartet (Miguel Zenón-as, Luis Perdomo-p, Hans Glawischnig-b, Henry Cole-d) - Musica De Las Americas [Miel Music: 2022]

La Perfecta: A tribute to Eddie Palmieri

Eddie Palmieri, the legendary pianist, composer, and bandleader, passed away in August, leaving behind a monumental legacy that reshaped Latin music. Known for his groundbreaking fusion of Afro-Caribbean rhythms with… MoreEddie Palmieri, the legendary pianist, composer, and bandleader, passed away in August, leaving behind a monumental legacy that reshaped Latin music. Known for his groundbreaking fusion of Afro-Caribbean rhythms with the complexity of jazz, Palmieri was a fearless innovator whose influence spanned over six decades. From the formation of his iconic band La Perfecta in the 1960s to the genre-defying Harlem River Drive, his music consistently broke new ground while staying rooted in cultural pride and rhythmic vitality. One of the first Latin musicians recognized in the jazz category, Palmieri inspired generations with his bold piano playing, sophisticated arrangements, and unwavering dedication to his craft. Beyond his musical genius, he was a champion of Afro-Latin identity and community, using music as a tool for unity and expression. Palmieri's passing marks the end of an era, but his spirit lives on in the rhythms, melodies, and lives he touched around the world. Less

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1. "Harlem River Drive" {Calvin Clash} - Harlem River Drive - Harlem River Drive [Roulette: 1971]
2. "Azúcar" {E. Palmieri} - Eddie Palmieri - Azúcar pa' Ti [Fania: 1964]
   Notes: Sugar for You
3. "Conmigo" {E. Palmieri} - Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Quintana - La Perfecta [Fania: 1962]
   Notes: With Me
4. "Oyelo Que Le Conviene" {E. Palmieri} - Eddie Palmieri - Azúcar pa' Ti [Fania: 1964]
   Notes: Hear it, it suits you
5. "Café" - Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Quintana - A Man And His Music: El Virtuoso [Fania: 2010]
6. "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever" {Alan Jay Lerner, Burton Lane} - Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri - El Sonido Nuevo [Blue Note: 1966]
   Notes: The New Soul Sound
7. "Bamboléate" {E. Palmieri} - Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri - Bamboléate [Fania: 1967]
8. "Vámonos Pa'l Monte" {E. Palmieri, I. Quintana} - Eddie Palmieri - Vámonos Pa'l Monte [Fania: 1986]
   Notes: Let's go to the mountain
9. "Justicia" - Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Quintana - Justicia [Fania: 1969]
   Notes: Justice
10. "Revolt / La Libertad Lógico" - Eddie Palmieri - A Man And His Music: El Virtuoso [Fania: 2010]
    Notes: Revolt / Logical Freedom
11. "El Sonido Nuevo" - Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri - El Sonido Nuevo [Verve Reissues: 1966]
    Notes: The New Sound
12. "Ay Qué Rico" - Eddie Palmieri - Champagne [Fania: 1968]
    Notes: Oh How Rich
13. "Busca Lo Tuyo" - Cheo Feliciano, Eddie Palmieri - Champagne [Fania: 1968]
    Notes: Look for Your Own
14. "Puerto Rico" - Eddie Palmieri - Sentido [Coco Records: 1972]
15. "In Flight" - Eddie Palmieri - Listen Here [Concord Picante: 2005]
    Notes: Violinist Alfredo de la Fe!
16. "Helado De Chocolate" - Eddie Palmieri - Superimposition [Fania: 1970]
    Notes: Chocolate Ice Cream
17. "Mambo Inn" - Sonido Solar - Eddie Palmieri Presents Sonido Solar [Sonido Solar: 2022]
18. "Una Rosa Espanola" - Eddie Palmieri - The Sun of Latin Music [Coco Records: 1973]
    Notes: A Spanish Rose
19. "You Dig" - Eddie Palmieri - Palmas [Nonesuch: 1994]
    Notes: Donald Harrison on tenor sax, Brian Lynch on trumpet, Richie Flores, conga, Anthony Carrillo, bongos
20. "Impressions" - Conrad Herwig - The Latin Side of John Coltrane [Astor Place: 1996]
21. "Paris Mambo" - Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri - Masterpiece - Obra Maestra [RMM Records: 2000]
22. "Manha de Carnaval" - Eddie Palmieri - Mambo con Conga
23. "Picadillo" - Sonido Solar, Eddie Palmieri - Eddie Palmieri Presents: Sonido Solar [Trrcollective: 2022]

Favorite Gospel Quartets of the 1930s and 1940s

For the 2025 Jazz Marathon, we will be exploring the men who took the style of the jubilee quartet that was developed in the pre-war years. Join us as we… MoreFor the 2025 Jazz Marathon, we will be exploring the men who took the style of the jubilee quartet that was developed in the pre-war years. Join us as we visit with the Southern Wonders, the Silvertone Jubilee Quartette, the Shelby Gospel Four, Mitchell's Christian Singers, the Heavenly Gospel Singers and many, many more favorite quartets. Less

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1. "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder (acapella)" {Traditional} - Dextra Singers with W. C. Elkins - Black Vocal Groups 1919-29 [Document Records: 1919]
2. "So Glad I've Got the Stone (acapella)" - Bethel Quartet - Vocal Quartets A_B_C 1928-40 [Document Records: 1928]
3. "Do You Want to Be a Lover of the Lord (acapella)" {Traditional} - Davis Bible Singers - Warrior on the Battlefield [Rounder Records: 1929]
4. "I Dreamed of the Judgement Morning (acapella)" - Dunham Jubilee Singers wih Charles Alf Dunham - Pre-War Gospel C-E [Wayhi Records: 1929]
5. "All My Sins Been Taken Away (acapella)" - I.C. Glee Club Quartet - Pre-War Gospel G-M [Wayhi Records: 1929]
6. "Waiting at the Gate (acapella)" - Cornfed Four - Pre-War Gospel C-E [Wayhi Records: 1929]
7. "Do You Want to Be a Worker For the Lord? (acapella)" - Four Gospel Singers - Pre-War Gospel F-G [Wayhi Records: 1931]
8. "I'll Be Satisfied (acapella)" - Bryant's Jubilee Quartet - Goodbye Babylon [Dust to Digital: 1931]
9. "Walk in the Light (acapella)" {Opal Louis Nations} - Heavenly Gospel Singers - Heavenly Gospel Singers [Gospel Heritage: 1935]
10. "Lord I'm Going Through (acapella)" - Bright Moon Quartet - Black Gospel: As Good as it Gets [Disky Europe: 1936]
11. "All Over This World (acapella)" - Silvertone Jubilee Quartette - Columbia South Carolina Gospel [Document Records: 1938]
12. "Let the Church Roll On (acapella)" - Capitol City Four - Pre-War Gospel B-C [Wayhi Records: 1938]
13. "Rock my Soul (acapella)" {Richard Huey} - Alphabetical Four - Complete Recorded Works 1938-43 [Document Records: 1938]
14. "When That Trumpet Sounds (acapella)" - Eagle Jubilee Singers - Pre-War Gospel C-E [Wayhi Records: 1938]
15. "Little Wooden Church on a Hill (acapella)" {Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey} - Dixie Hummingbirds - Jesus Has Traveled This Road Before [Gospel Friend: 1939]
16. "Prodigal Son (acapella)" - Golden Eagle Gospel Singers - Rare Gospel Singles Volume 6 [Nova Records: 1939]
17. "Lift Every Voice & Sing (acapella)" {James W. Johnson, J. Rosamond Johnson} - Southern Sons - Black Gospel: As Good as it Gets [Disky Europe: 1942]
18. "Don't Rock the Boat (acapella)" {Traditional} - Charioteers - Good News: Wade in the Water [Proper Records: 1942]
19. "Trees Are Bending (acapella)" - Kings of Harmony Quartette - Fountain of Blood [P-Vine Records: 1943]
20. "Walking in Jerusalem Just Like John (acapella)" {Traditional} - Golden Gate (Jubilee) Quartet - Radio Transcriptions 1941-44 [Document Records: 1944]
21. "I'll Never Turn Back (acapella)" {R. Nathaniel Dett} - Five Soul Stirrers (Five Gospel Souls) - 78 rpm Shellac Resin [Bronze Record: 1945]
22. "Rock Me in the Bosom of Abraham (acapella)" - Wings Over Jordan - 78 rpm Shellac Resin [V-Disc: 1945]
23. "Jesus is my Friend (acapella)" {Joseph Scrivenor} - Swanee River Quartet - Best of a Cappella Gospel Singing 1944-49 [P-Vine Records: 1945]
24. "Sleep on, Mother (acapella)" {Rebert H. Harris} - Soul Stirrers with R. H. Harris - Fathers & Sons: Gospel Quartet Classics [Spirit Feel: 1945]
25. "When They Ring Them Golden Bells (acapella)" {Daniel de Marbelle} - Pilgrim Travelers - Gospel Train Is Coming: West Coast Gospel Quartets 1945-51 [P-Vine Records: 1945]
26. "I'm Not Ashamed to Be a Witness (dp bass)(acapella)" - Flying Clouds of Detroit - 78 rpm Shellac Resin [Haven Records: 1946]
27. "Didn't My Lord Deliver (acapella)" - Revelators - Best of a Cappella Gospel Singing 1944-49 [P-Vine Records: 1946]
28. "Pray (acapella)" - Southern Sons - Acapella Black Gospel: Look How the World Has Made a Change 1940-69 [Narro Way Records: 1946]

Quincy Jones and his Big Band

Quincy Jones' first professional gig was as a trumpet player with Lionel Hampton and, in 1956, formed a big band of his own. He led it until roughly 1965 when… MoreQuincy Jones' first professional gig was as a trumpet player with Lionel Hampton and, in 1956, formed a big band of his own. He led it until roughly 1965 when his film scoring activity became too busy for Q to continue maintaining it. Even after there were a couple of occasions where Q was able to raise one, and of all his pursuits leading a band seemed the most meaningful one. Uncle Dave Lewis will take you through some highlights of Quincy Jones' storied, and often great history as a big band leader. Less

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1. "Birth of a Band" {Quincy Jones} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Complete 1960 European Concerts [Domino: 1960]
2. "Everybody's Blues" {Ernie Wilkins} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Complete 1960 European Concerts [Domino: 1960]
3. "Chinese Checkers" {Billy Byers} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Complete 1960 European Concerts [Domino: 1960]
4. "Eli Eli" {Hebrew Traditional, ar.. Quincy Jones} - Lionel Hampton - Parade of the Hits [MGM: 1951]
5. "Harlem Drive" {Quincy Jones} - Quincy Jones - The Pawnbroker [Mercury: 1964]
6. "Stockholm Sweetenin'" {Quincy Jones} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Complete 1960 European Concerts [Domino: 1960]
7. "Bone Dance" {Quincy Jones} - Buddy Morrow - Music for Dancing Feet [Mercury: 1956]
8. "Swahili" {Quincy Jones} - Clark Terry - Jazz of Two Decades [EmArcy: 1955]
9. "One Note Samba" {Antonio Carlos Jobim} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Big Band Bossa Nova [Mercury: 1962]
10. "Ghana" {Ernie Wilkins} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Complete 1960 European Concerts [Domino: 1960]
11. "Baby Elephant Walk" {Henry Mancini} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Quincy Jones Explores the Music of Henry Mancini [Mercury: 1964]
12. "My Reverie" {Claude Debussy, arr. Melba Liston} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Complete 1960 European Concerts [Domino: 1960]
13. "Soul Bossa Nova" {Quincy Jones} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Big Band Bossa Nova [Mercury: 1962]
14. "Moanin'" {Bobby Timmons} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Complete 1960 European Concerts [Domino: 1960]
15. "Boogie Bossa Nova" {Charles Mingus} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Big Band Bossa Nova [Mercury: 1962]
16. "Walking in Space" {Galt McDermot} - Quincy Jones - Walking in Space [A&M: 1969]
17. "Maids to Cadiz" {Gil Evans} - Miles Davis with Quincy Jones Big Band - Miles and Quincy Live at Montreux [Warner Bros.: 1991]
18. "The Duke" {Dave Brubeck} - Miles Davis with Quincy Jones Big Band - Miles and Quincy Live at Montreux [Warner Bros.: 1991]
19. "Big Red" {Ernie Wilkins} - Quincy Jones Big Band - Complete 1960 European Concerts [Domino: 1960]

Simply Sinatra

Two hours of swinging tunes sung by old Blue Eyes himself to celebrate his upcoming 110th birthday in December. Bring a little brightness to your day and tune in!

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1. "Come Fly With Me" {Sammy CAHN, Jimmy Van HEUSEN} - Frank Sinatra - Nothing But The Best (2008 Remastered) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 2008]
2. "Fly Me To The Moon" {Bart HOWARD} - Frank Sinatra, Count Basie - Nothing But The Best (2008 Remastered) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 2008]
3. "I Get A Kick Out Of You" {Cole PORTER} - Frank Sinatra - Sinatra And Swingin' Brass [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 1962]
4. "Let's Face The Music And Dance" {Irving BERLIN} - Frank Sinatra - Trilogy: Past, Present & Future [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 1980]
5. "Cheek To Cheek" {Irving BERLIN} - Frank Sinatra - Come Dance With Me! (Remastered) [Capitol Records: 1959]
6. "Moonlight Serenade" {Glenn MILLER, Mitchell PARISH} - Frank Sinatra - Nothing But The Best (2008 Remastered) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 2008]
7. "Moonlight In Vermont" {John BLACKBURN, Karl SEUSSDORF} - Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me (Expanded Edition) [Capitol Records: 1958]
8. "My Kind Of Town" {Sammy CAHN, Jimmy van HEUSEN} - Frank Sinatra - Sinatra ’65 [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 1965]
9. "Theme From New York, New York" {John KANDER, Fred EBB} - Frank Sinatra - Nothing But The Best (2008 Remastered) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 2008]
10. "The Best Is Yet To Come" {Cy COLEMAN, Carolyn LEIGH} - Frank Sinatra, Count Basie - Nothing But The Best (2008 Remastered) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 2008]
11. "Nothing But The Best" {Johnny ROTELLA} - Frank Sinatra - Nothing But The Best (2008 Remastered) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 2008]
12. "Young At Heart" {Johnny RICHARDS, Carolyn LEIGH} - Frank Sinatra - Sinatra's Sinatra [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 1963]
13. "You Make Me Feel So Young" {Josef MYROW, Mack GORDON} - Frank Sinatra - Songs For Swingin' Lovers! (Remastered) [Capitol Records: 1956]
14. "Love Is Here To Stay" {George GERSHWIN, Ira GERSHWIN} - Frank Sinatra - Songs For Swingin' Lovers! (Remastered) [Capitol Records: 1956]
15. "Pennies From Heaven" {Arthur JOHNSON, Johnny BURKE} - Frank Sinatra - Songs For Swingin' Lovers! (Remastered) [Capitol Records: 1956]
16. "Call Me Irresponsible" {Sammy CAHN, Jimmy van HEUSEN} - Frank Sinatra - Nothing But The Best (2008 Remastered) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 2008]
17. "Luck Be A Lady" {Frank LOESSER} - Frank Sinatra - My Kind Of Broadway [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 1965]
18. "As Time Goes By" {Herman HUPFELD} - Frank Sinatra - Point Of No Return (Remastered / Expanded Edition) [Capitol Records: 1962]
19. "The Second Time Around" {Sammy CAHN, Jimmy Van HEUSEN} - Frank Sinatra - Ultimate Sinatra: The Centennial Collection [FRANK SINATRA HYBRID: 2015]
20. "Strangers In The Night" {Bert KAEMPFERT, Charles SINGLETON, Eddie SNYDER} - Frank Sinatra - Ultimate Sinatra [FRANK SINATRA HYBRID: 2015]
21. "I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night" {Harold ADAMSON, Jimmy MCHUGH} - Frank Sinatra, Bobby Tucker Singers - The Columbia Years (1943-1952) The Complete Recordings [Columbia/Legacy: 1993]
22. "In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning" {David MANN, Bob HILLIARD} - Frank Sinatra - Ultimate Sinatra [FRANK SINATRA HYBRID: 2015]
23. "I'll Never Smile Again" {Ruth LOWE} - Tommy Dorsey; Frank Sinatra; The Pied Pipers - The Seventeen Number Ones [RCA Classics: 1990]
24. "The World We Knew (Over And Over)" {Carl SIGMAN, Bert KAEMFERT, Herbert REHBEIN} - Frank Sinatra - The World We Knew [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 1967]
25. "They Can't Take That Away From Me" {George GERSHWIN, Ira GERSHWIN} - Frank Sinatra - Songs For Young Lovers [CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92): 1954]
26. "I've Got You Under My Skin" {Cole PORTER} - Frank Sinatra - Ultimate Sinatra [FRANK SINATRA HYBRID: 2015]
27. "Let's Fall in Love" {Harold ARLEN, Ted KOEHLER} - Frank Sinatra - Ring-A-Ding-Ding! (50th Anniversary Edition) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 1960]
28. "September In The Rain" {Harry WARREN, Al DUBIN} - Frank Sinatra - Platinum [CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92): 2023]
29. "Autumn Leaves" {Jaques PREVERT, Johnny MERCER, Joseph KOSMA} - Frank Sinatra - Where Are You? (Remastered / Expanded Edition) [Capitol Records: 1957]
30. "My Way" {Jacques REVAUX, Gilles THIBAUT, Claude FRAMCOIS, Paul ANKA} - Frank Sinatra - Nothing But The Best (2008 Remastered) [FRANK SINATRA DIGITAL REPRISE: 2008]

Jazz Overnight: Leo Parker and Gigi Gryce at 100

A perennial favorite in the WTJU Jazz Marathon schedule is Russell Perry's overnight programming celebrating jazz icons who would have turned 100 years old this year. Tonight we feature Leo… MoreA perennial favorite in the WTJU Jazz Marathon schedule is Russell Perry's overnight programming celebrating jazz icons who would have turned 100 years old this year. Tonight we feature Leo Parker and Gigi Gryce. Less

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