Christmas Acquisition Show!!

Happy New Year to all! I hope your holidays were pleasant and warm, and that new special memories were made. Mine went great - low key but I like them that way.

I apologize to anyone who tuned in New Years Day, originally I was supposed to be on, but the station manager changed his mind about a week before (I think one too many other djs were planning on a certain headache that day!). Anyway on the next show I'll do some of the give-aways that I promised.

I'm looking forward to this Tuesday's show (1/8/13). The theme is simply sharing with you the fine Christmas haul I received, along with some vinyl that's been on my mind these last few days. Below (and above) are pictured the cds on the playlist - as you can see, I did well! Fun & variety is ensured, so tune in and we'll hang together. The record party starts at 3pm eastern. Til then! - DJ Kendo

 

Playlist for 12-18-12 WFCF - Jazz Greats

Picked up this vinyl for a quarter at a thrift store today!

Holidays have made the past week a bit hectic - so I didn't pre-plan the show. Lots of vinyl from both the WFCF vault and my own collection, plenty of Christmas jazz and a fair smattering of jazz from the Tampa area. Last show of 2012! Thanks for tuning in and/or stopping by! Merry Christmas - DJ Kendo

Excellent collection of Jazz Christmas favorites!

Hour One:

Pamela York - "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" - Lay Down This World (2012)

LaVerne Butler - "I've Told Every Little Star" - Love Lost and Found Again (2012)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

Wes Montgomery - "Bumpin' On Sunset" - Tequila (1966)

Duke Pearson - "Sleigh Ride" - Jingle Bell Jam (1969)

Billie Holiday - "I Loves You Porgy" - Billy Holiday Story (1948)

Tom Stewart - "Let It Burn" - Flyer (2012)

Bill Evans - "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" - Trio '64 (recorded 49 years ago today on  12/18/63)

Chuck Mangione - "High Heel Sneakers" - Alive (1972)

Chet Baker - "Winter Wonderland" - Jingle Bell Jam (1953)

Hour Two:

Tony Bennett - "The Christmas Song" - Snowfall (1968)

Thelonious Monk - "Trinkle Tinkle" - Monk (recorded 60 years ago today on 12/18/1952)

LaRue Nickelson - "Wifalot" - Dark Water (2008)

Astrud Gilberto - "Ponteio" - Gilberto with Turrentine (CTI Moment 1971)

Nathan Eklund - "Greensleeves" - Crafty Christmas (2012)

Jack Brokensha Quartet - "Let It Snow!" - Xmazz (1983)

Thad Jones/Mel Lewis - "Once Around" - Presenting Thad Jones/Mel Lewis & the Jazz Orchestra (1966)

Gregorie Howard - "Silent Night" - Unreleased Single

Carmen McRae - "Easy to Love" - The Finest of Carmen McRae

Jack Wilkins - "Lady Bug" - Artwork (1995)

Valerie Gillespie - "It Can't Be Christmas Without You" - It Can't Be Christmas Without You (2006)




 

Playlist for 12-11-12 WFCF - Jazz Greats

No Miles Davis? No Cal Tjader? Unbelievable! And the morning dj/computer saboteur was at it again! But we prevailed. I'm pretty excited about the new Chris Higginbottom cd, and we begin to get Christmas-y... but not too much, I hope! I'm sorry I didn't get to the Pamela York cd today - just ran out of time - but next week! Thanks for listening & stopping by, and Happy Hannukah! - DJ Kendo

Hour One:
 

John Coltrane - “Miles Mode” – Coltrane (1962)

Carmen McRae – “The Christmas Song” – Jingle Bell Jam (2002)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break:

Bobby Hutcherson – “Hold My Hand” – Conception (1979)

Duke Jordan – “Two Loves” – Trio & Quintet (1955)

John Scofield – “Kubrick” – A Go Go (1998)

Hal McKusick – “I’m Glad There Is You” – Triple Exposure (1957)

Hank Crawford – “The Peeper” – From the Heart (1962)

Grant Green – “Outer Space” – Born to Be Blue (recorded 51 Years Ago Today – 12/11/1961)

Jack Brokensha – “O’ Hannukah” – Xmass (1993)

South Florida Jazz Orchestra - "Read My Lips" - Trumpet Summit (2012)
 

Hour Two:

John Daversa - "Rhythm Changers" - Artful Joy (2012)

Wynton Marsalis Quintet – “We Three Kings” – God Rest Ye Merry Jazzmen (1981)

Michael Royal Trio – “Cracklehut” – Transition (2008)

Soul Mann & The Brothers – “Ellie’s Love Theme” – Shaft (1972)

Chris Higginbottom – “Stir” – Where Land Ends (2012)

Frank Sinatra – “Where Are You” – Where Are You (1957)

Valerie Gillespie – “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” - It Can’t Be Christmas Without You (2006)

George Benson/Joe Farrell – “Beyond the Ozone” (CTI Moment 1976)

Playlist for 12-4-12 WFCF - Jazz Greats

Not enough coffee in the world today... Lots of classics in the first hour - which was a little low key but nice. The second half was more what I was feeling, today! Lots of music from 2012 this show! Thanks for the calls, for tuning in and/or for stopping by here - DJ Kendo

Hour One:

Tom Brantley – “Stardust” – Boneyard (2008)

Anita O’Day – “Love Me or Leave Me” – Anita Sings the Most (1957)

Hampton Hawes – “Yesterdays” – Bird Song (1956)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

Stan Getz – “Girl From Impanema” – Best of (1963)

Miles Davis – “Deception” – Birth of the Cool (1950)

Ahmad Jamal – “Moonlight in Vermont” – At the Pershing (1958)

Shelly Manne and His Men – “You and the Night and the Music” – Volume 1 (1953)

Valerie Gillespie – “I Thought About You” – Once Again (2003)

Grant Green – “This Could Be The Start of Something Good” – I Want to Hold Your Hand (1965)

Dan Heck - "Tommy's Teeth" - Compositionality (2008)

Pamela York - "He Leadeth Me" - Lay Down This World (2012)

Grant Green at a 1964 session

 

Hour Two:

La Lucha – “La Migra” – La Lucha (2012)

Joe Farrell – “Follow Your Heart” - Joe Farrell Quartet [CTI Moment](1970)

Chick Corea – “The One Step” – Friends (1978)

Cal Tjader - "Amazonas" - Amazonas (1975)

Nathan Ecklund - "Christmastime Is Here" - Crafty Christmas (2012)

Winard Harper and Jeli Posse - "Get Tough" - Coexist (2012)

Wynton Kelly – “Ill Wind” – Piano (1958)

Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Big Band - "San Francisco P.M." - ¡Ritmo! (2012)

Bobby Broom - "Upper West Side Story" - Upper West Side Story (2012)

Playlist for 11/27/12 WFCF - Jazz Greats

Compelling album by piano great Ron Miller

What a beautiful day! Today's show was a bit of a surprise - Mariann hurt her leg and had to stay home, doctor's orders! Nonetheless - it was a blast, as always. The ride from Palm Coast to Saint Augustine was the best one yet - windows down, sunshine and 78 degrees, awesome! It looks like I will be taking over the show, and Mariann will guest dj from time to time. I'm pretty excited and happy to be back 'in the groove'. Thanks for listening & for stopping by! - Kendo

Hour One:

Sarah Vaughan – "Sophisticated Lady" - After Hours (1961)

Dave Brubeck - "Time In" - Time In (1965)

Hammer Klavier Trio – “Hysterioso” – Rocket in the Pocket (2012)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

Bobby Timmons – “Corcovado” – From the Bottom (1964)

John Coltrane – “It’s Easy To Remember” - Ballads (1961)

Skip Wilkins and Jill Allen (Wofsey) – “Smile” – Two Much Fun (1994)

Doug Carn – “Little B’s Poem” – Infant Eyes (1971)

Benny Golson & the Philadelphians – “Stablemates” - Benny Golson & the Philadelphians (1958)

Ron Miller - ”Ruth” – Peacock Park (2010)

Cal Tjader – “Star Dust” - Breeze from the East
(recorded 49 years ago today 11/27/1963)

Hour Two:


Lambert, Hendricks & Ross - "Caravan" - Lambert, Hendricks & Ross Sing Ellington (1960)*

Miles Davis – “Sorcerer” – Sorcerer (1967)

Red Garland – “Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year” - All Kinds of Weather
(recorded 52 Years Ago Today – 11/27/1958)

George Benson – “Last Train to Clarksville” – Shape of Things to Come (CTI Moment 1968)

Larry Coryell & Kenny Drew Jr. – "Silver’s Serenade" - Duality (2011)

Dorothy Ashby - "Little Sunflower" - Afro-Harping (1968)*

Sylvia Herold Rhythm Bugs – “The Spider and the Fly” – The Spider and the Fly(2012)

Santo & Johnny - "Tenderly" - Best Of (196?)

Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Big Band - "San Francisco P.M." - ¡Ritmo! (2012)

Anat Cohen - "Anat's Dance" - Claroscuro (2012)

*from the WFCF vinyl jazz library.

Playlist For 11-20-12 WFCF - Jazz Greats

A constant in my childhood - we had two copies!

Today's show had all kinds of variety and thought provoking sounds, spanning 7 decades of jazz! The overall vibe was pretty chill - a nice November afternoon listening to tunes, and snacking on those white Oreos with chocolate centers. Next show will be Dec. 4th. Thanks for stopping by! - DJ Kendo

Hour One:

Lester Young Trio – “Indiana” – Aladdin Recordings (1942) 

Hammer Klavier Trio – "A Sketch in Dark Colors" – Rocket in the Pocket (2012)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

Astrud Gilberto – "Brazilian Tapestry" - (1971)

East Coast Standards Time – "Xibaba" – Impressions (2007)

Sonny Stitt – "Aint Misbehavin’" – Kaleidescope (1950)

Duke Jordan – “Flight to Jordan” – Trio & Quintet (57 years ago today 11/20/1955)

Joe Henderson – “A Shade of Jade” – In Pursuit of Blackness (1971)
Dot Wilder – “Just Squeeze Me” – Live At the Warehouse (1999)

Miles Davis – “Tasty Pudding” – Miles Davis and Horns (1953)

Hour Two:

Michel Camilo – “Just Kiddin’” – Why Not? (1985)

Dave Brubeck Quartet – “Stardust” – Jazz at Oberlin (1953)

CTI Moment – Freddie Hubbard – “Naturally” – Sky Dive (1972)

Bill Evans – "Our Love Is Here to Stay" – Trio ’65 (1965)

Kenyon Hopkins – “On The Roof” – Yellow Canary Soundtrack (1963)

Tom Stewart – “Wintergreen” – First Time Over (2006)

Art Tatum – “Willow Weep for Me” (1953)

Cal Tjader – "Soul Sauce" – Soul Sauce (48 Years Ago Today 11/20/1964)

Harold Mabern - "The People Tree" - Mr. Lucky (2012)

Lewis Nash - "Y Todavia La Queiro" - The Highest Mountain (2012)

Playlist for 11-6-12 WFCF - Jazz Greats

Love that early 70's font!

 

Election Day Jazz!! You'll be happy to know that this week's show is completely non-partisan and free from mud-slinging. In fact - politics are illegal on Jazz Greats! A few bumps but a fun show. Thanks to all the callers for making it even more so!

New feature - The 3:15 Jazz Coffee Break!! Every time I host the show (every other week) I'll play a set of jazz at 3:15 for anyone who needs a little me-break from their job, day, spouse, kids, thoughts, what have you. So grab that favorite relaxing beverage, warm or cold, and tune in for some peaceful Latin, easy West Coast, deep saxophone ballad or light and happy numbers! Listen online here. 3-5pm eastern standard time.

HOUR ONE:

Sarah Vaughan – "Great Day" – After Hours (1961)

Dexter Gordon – "What It Was" – Tangerine (1972)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break:

Cal Tjader – "Flamingo"  - Quintet (1956)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet – "Walking Shoes" – Best of Quartet (1952)

Gerry Mulligan Quartet - "Makin' Whoopee" - Best of Quartet (1953)

Lambert Hendricks & Ross – "Little Pony" – Sing a Song of Basie (1957)

Stan Kenton - "Willow Weep for Me" - Standards in Silhouette (1959)

Lennie Tristano – "I Can’t Get Started" - Complete Lennie Tristano (1946)

Oscar Peterson - "Something's Comin'" – The Will to Swing

MJQ – "Blues in A Minor" – Blues on Bach (1973)

HOUR TWO:

Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five - Time Out (1959)

Chick Corea/Gary Burton – "Desert Air" - Crystal Silence [40 Years Ago Today 11/6/1972]

La Lucha – "I’m So Tired" – La Lucha (2012)
Soul Mann & The Brothers – "Bumpy’s Blues" (1972)
Zach Bartholomew Trio – "Stop and Go" – Out of This Town (2012)

Frank Capek Quartet – "My Gift to You" (2012)

Mike Longo Trio - "So What" - A Celebration of Diz and Miles (2012)
Joe Farrell – "Outback" – Outback (1971) [CTI Moment]

Anat Cohen - "Nightmare" - Claroscuro (2012)



Next show with me is Tuesday November 20th. See you then! - DJ Kendo