Playlist for 2-26-2013 WFCF - Jazz Greats

New music in my library played today - including Alain Bradette, George Benson & Marlena Shaw! We also continued our exploration of the "Duster" album by the Gary Burton Quartet, and are now 3/4 of the way through it! Pet shout-outs, new CTI moments, a spin of the 78 pictured above and some rare blues vocals by Louis Armstrong. I was a coffee short of real cognicence today, but had fun, especially with the new jazz shelf! - DJ Kendo

 

Hour One:

Marlena Shaw – “Out of This World” - Dangerous (1996)

Duke Ellington – “Rockin’ in Rhythm” – (1931)

Emilio Reyes – “An Occasional Man” – An Occasional Cha-Cha (1956)

    3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

Lighthouse Little Big Band – “Montuniña” – Lighthouse Little Big Band (2012)

Bob Constantino – “All The Things You Are” – Keyboard Expressions

Gary Burton – “General Mojo’s Well Laid Plan” – Duster (1967)

Gary Burton – “One Two, 1-2-3-4” – Duster (1967)

Thelonious Monk – “Criss Cross” – Criss Cross (recorded 50 years ago today on 2/26/1963)

Alain Bradette – “Sitting on the Edge” – State of Mind (2005)

Cal Tjader – “Bilbao Song” – Soul Burst (1966)

Esquire All-American 1946 Award Winners – “Long Long Journey” (1946)
featuring Louis Armstrong – vocal/trumpet, Duke Ellington – piano, Charlie Shavers – trumpet, Jimmy Hamilton – clarinet, Johnny Hodges – alto, Don Byas – tenor, Billy Strayhorn – piano, Remo Palmieri – guitar, Chubby Jackson – bass, Sonny Greer - drums

Hour Two:

Gonzalo Rubalcaba – “El Manicero (Peanut Vendor)” – Supernova (2001)

Wolverine Orchestra - "Tiger Rag" (1924)

George Benson – “I Remember Wes” – Masters of the Guitar (1973) CTI Moment

Chris Potter - "Wayfinder" - The Sirens (2013)

Terri Lyne Carrington - "Money Jungle" - Money Jungle (2013)

Arturo Stable - "Pienso en ti" - Cuban Crosshatching (2013)

Perry Joslin Project - "Where Are We Now?" - It's a Strange Thing (2005)

Houston Person - "Namely You" - Naturally (2012)

Playlist for 2-19-13 WFCF - Jazz Greats - Animals!

Animals!! Themed show this week, all of the song titles have an animal in them. Yeah - it's pretty loose lol, but as always - fun is the point! And fun we had - complete with wolf howls and pet shout-outs. Lots of Miles & Trane - just worked out that way. I'm sorry I didn't get around to the Wolverine Orch. - they'll definitely be on next show. Thank you to the callers with all the neat trivia & info. And thanks to my friends who participated in the pet shouts. I missed a few late additions so there will be more next week. If your pet loves jazz (or you just like pretending he/she does)& wants a shout-out - post his/her name on the Facebook wall . Thanks for listening & stopping by! - DJ Kendo

Hour One:

John Coltrane – Lazybird – Blue Train (1957)

Louis Armstrong Hot 5 – “Muskrat Ramble” (1926)

     3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

     Shelly Manne – “Gazelle” – Vol 1 (4/6/1953)

     Cal Tjader – “Soul Bird (Tin Tin Deo) – Soul Bird (1965)

     Lee Konitz – “Fishin’ Around” – Subconscious-lee (1949)

     Miles Davis – “Drad-Dog” – Someday My Prince Will Come (1961)

Miles Davis – “Bye Bye Blackbird” – Miles and Coltrane (1958)    

Lamberts, Hendricks & Ross – “Little Pony” – Sing a Song of Basie (1957)

Prestige All Stars – “Cat Walk” - Modern Jazz Survey - Baritones And French Horns (1957)
John Coltrane (tenor saxophone) Pepper Adams, Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone) Mal Waldron (piano) Doug Watkins (bass) Art Taylor (drums)

Bill Evans – “The Peacocks” – You Must Believe in Spring (1977)

Hour Two:

Michel Camilo – “Blacky” – Rendezvous (1993)

Eddie Harris – “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” - The Tender Storm (1966)

John Coltrane – “The Inchworm” – Coltrane (1962)

Art Pepper – “Junior Cat” – The Trip (1976)

Miles Davis – “The Serpents Tooth” – Collectors Items (1953)
Hampton Hawes – “Bird Song” – Bird Song (1956)

Freddie Hubbard – “Camel Rise” - High Energy (1974)

Gene Ammons – “The Black Cat” – The Black Cat (1970)

Louis Armstrong's Hot 5

 

Playlist for 2-12-13 WFCF - Jazz Greats

Mardi Gras Show! I had even more fun than usual today, lots of New Orleans artists in the mix. CD came in the mail yesterday with some King Oliver & Hot 5 tracks - w00t!
Thanks for tuning in/stopping by! - DJ Kendo

Hour One:

Donald Byrd – “Ghana” – Byrd in Flight (1960)

Sybil Gage – “NOLA Calling” – NOLA Calling (2009)

       3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

       Keely Smith – “Lullaby of the Leaves” – Politely! (1958)
          arranged/conducted by Billy May

       Duke Pearson – “Little Yellow Streetcar” – The Phantom (1968)

       T Monk – “Blue Monk” – Alone in San Francisco (1959)

Al Hirt - “Bourbon Street Parade” – Al Hirt at the Mardi Gras (1962)

John Coltrane – “Mr. Syms” – Coltrane Plays the Blues (1960)

King Oliver & His Dixie Syncopators - "Showboat Shuffle" (1927)

Stanley Turrentine – “Introspection” – Cherry (1972) CTI Moment

Louis Armstrong – “Blueberry Hill” – Live at the 1958 Monterey Jazz Festival (1958)

Hour Two:

Count Basie – “Laura” – Hollywood Basie’s Way (1966)

Miles Davis – “All Blues” - My Funny Valentine Vol 1 (recorded 49 Years Ago Today 2/12/1964)

Jack McDuff – “Oblighetto” – Moon Rappin’ (1969)

Gerry Niewood – “No Long Goodbye” – Share My Dream (1985)

Jack Pierson – “Sleepy Time Gal” - Live in the City (2012)

Negroni's Trio - "On The Way" - On The Way (2012)

Wynton Marsalis – “Aural Oasis” – Black Codes from the Underground (1985)

New Orleans Rhythm Kings - "Bugle Call Rag" (1922)

Rez Abbasi Trio - "Divided Attention" - Continuous Beat (2012)

Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Big Band - "Funquiado" - ¡Ritmo! (2012 - Latin Jazz Grammy winner!)

Playlist for 2-5-2013 WFCF - Jazz Greats

Tunes I've been wanting to share for a while by Jack McDuff, Dexter Gordon and the Yellowjackets; and many artists new to the show, like BandAdriatica, Joe Roccisano & Julie London. Accidentally played 2 Stan Getz tracks...and loved it! Thanks for tuning in/stopping by - DJ Kendo

Hour One:

Jack McDuff – “With The Wind” – Gin and Orange (1969) Joe Dukes - drums!

Jacky Terrasson - "Morning" - Push (2009)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

       Yellowjackets – “Turn in Time” – Dreamland (1995)

       Julie London – “Cry Me a River” – Julie Is Her Name
       (1955) Barney Kessel – guitar, Ray Leatherwood – bass

       Don Nedobeck – “A Smo-ooo-th One” – Some of Your
       Favorites (2002)

Flora Purim – “Colo de Rio” – Rhythmstick (1989) CTI Moment - with Phil Woods, Art Farmer, Bob Berg & Romero Lubambo

Joe Lovano Us FIVE - "In A Spin" - Cross Culture (2013)

Joe Roccisano – “Mr. Day”- Nonet (1998)

Cal Tjader – “Insight” – Soña Libré (1963) Clare Fischer - piano

Hour Two:

Dexter Gordon – “Le Coiffeur” – Getting’ Around (1965)

LaVerne Butler – “I’ve Told Every Little Star” – Love Lost and Found Again (2012)

Jill Allen (Wofsey) – “I’m Flying” – I’m Flying (2002)

Gigi Gryce/Donald Byrd  - “Sans Souci” - Jazz Lab (recorded 56 Years Ago Today 2/5/1957)

James Moody – “Tico Tico” – Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know… (comp.)

BandAdriatica – “Valzebu’” – Arriva la banda! (2012)

Stan Getz – “I Wish I Knew” - Pure Getz (recorded 31 Years Ago Today 2/5/1982)

Stan Getz - "Sippin At Bells" - Pure Getz (1982)

Pete Escovedo - "Dance" - Live From Stern Grove (2012)

BandAdriatica

Playlist for 1-29-2013 WFCF - Jazz Greats

"Without a Net" show - where I don't bring music to the station, but instead choose from the magnificent library of cds and vinyl that WFCF boasts. Some very enjoyable moments including Organik Vibe Trio, Bill Watrous, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Claire Daly Quartet!

I plan on doing this type of show anytime there is a 5th Tuesday in the month - just to show off the hard work our jazz director has done over the years, and to delve into the vast collection of jazz vinyl the station has acquired. Thanks for tuning in! - DJ Kendo

Hour One:

Organik Vibe Trio - "So In Love" - Moscow (2012)

Sarah Vaughan - "So Many Stars" - Send in the Clowns (comp.)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break

Anita O’Day – “Easy Living” – Incomparable! (1964)

Chick Corea – “Friends” – Friends (1978)

Rez Abassi Trio - "Divided Attention" - Continuous Beat (2012)

Airto – "Creek (Arroio)" – Free (1972) CTI Moment

Bill Watrous - "Zip City" - Manhattan Wildlife Refuge (1974)

LaVerne Butler - "Travelin' Light" - Love Lost and Found Again (2012)

Louis Armstrong - "St. Louis Blues" - Celebrating the Best of Jazz (comp.)

Hour Two:

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra - "Say It Softly" - Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard (2008)

Chet Baker - "How Long Has This Been Going On" - Chet Plays for Lovers (comp.)

McCoy Tyner - "Song For My Lady" - Song For My Lady (1972)Stan Getz – “Blood Count” – Pure Getz (recorded 31 Years ago today – 1/29/1982)

Thelonious Monk – “Nice Work If You Can Get It” – It’s Monk Time (recorded 49 Years ago today – 1/29/1964)

Claire Daly Quartet - "Light Blue" - Baritone Monk (2012)

Doug Carn - "New Incentive" - A New Incentive (2001)

Graham Dechter - "Hocus Pocus" - Takin' It There (2012)

Pancho Molina/Elias Meister - Ulises - Open for Business (2012)

Go-To Album 6

Stan Getz - Captain Marvel (1972)

For a number of years back on Long Island, I had a night-time playlist I'd load on my computer just before hitting the hay. The first track was "La Fiesta" from this amazing outing from Getz. Every night, I'd listen enrapt, and not once did I get tired of it.

Recorded a good half a year before Return to Forever covered the same material (and just a month after they recorded their first album), Chick is obviously on a writing high; and this lineup of Stan's had recently been clubbing and performing these numbers. 

If you can't get enough of "Light as a Feather" then this is a fabulous addition to your pleasantries. Stan is in peak form, relishing Chick's sumptuous compositions - "Times Lie" in particular is a must-hear. Also included are "500 Miles High", "Day Waves" and the title track, all penned by Corea. The cd has 2 alternate takes plus a fine, pensive version of "Crystal Silence". Add to it all a brief but highly memorable "Lush Life" - essential Getz.

The band: Corea, Stanley Clarke on bass, Tony Williams on drums putting a different, harder spin on the familiar pieces with typical Williams aplomb; and Airto filling the spaces with taste and flair on percussion. Chick is on fire (who  wouldn't be!), and Getz hardly ever sounded better. Three cheers for Stan who didn't settle into a hard-bop 70's malaise of defiance like so many others from his generation at this time - surely one of his gifts was the foresight into what new musical 'fads' would be lasting and classic in jazz. - DJ Kendo   

Here's a video from the same year of the same line-up minus Airto, finishing up "Times Lie" at the Montreaux Jazz Festival!

Playlist for 1-22-2013 WFCF - Jazz Greats

Interesting show this week including a request for Roland Kirk. Working on letting you hear the entire "Duster" album by Gary Burton, today we got to the first two tracks. Another album that has recently captivated me is "Atlantis" by Wayne Shorter. New releases from Negroni's Trio and Takuya Kuroda added a nice touch. Thanks to all the friends who helped get the new Facebook page started!

La Lucha live at the Palladium at St Petersburg College 2012

Hour One:

Weather Report – “Birdland” – Heavy Weather (1977)

La Lucha – “Take Me On” – La Lucha (2012)

Gary Burton Quartet – “Ballet” – Duster (1967)

Gary Burton Quartet – “Sweet Rain” - Duster (1967)

3:15 Jazz Coffee Break (at 3:30!)

       O Som Do Jazz & Andrea Maraes Manson - “Brigas Nunca Mais” – (2008)

       Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery – “Call Me” – Further Adventures of Jimmy and Wes (1966)

       Cannonball Adderley – “Street of Dreams” – Cannonball with Strings (1955)

       Michel Camilo – “Silent Talk” – On The Other Hand (1990)

Miles Davis – “Iris” – ESP (recorded 48 Years Ago today - 1/22/1965)

Negroni's Trio - "Blue Forest" - On The Way (2012)

Hour Two:

Roland Kirk – “The Entertainer” – Case of the 3 Sided Dream In Audio Color (1975)

Gail Yvon – “A Foggy Day” - Sings (2012)

Art Tatum – “Aunt Hagar’s Blues” – Capital Jazz Classics Vol 3 (1949)

Kenny Durham – “Sao Paulo” – Una Mas (1963)

Takuya Kuroda - "Grappa" - Six Aces (2012)

LaRue Nickelson – “Dark Water” – Dark Water (recorded 5 years ago today – 1/22/2008)

Dave Brubeck – “It’s A Raggy Waltz” – Time Further Out (1961)

Freddie Hubbard – “People Make the World Go Round” – Polar AC (1972) CTI Moment

Wayne Shorter – “The Three Marias” – Atlantis (1985)

I'm not sure the artwork for the above Rahsaan Roland Kirk album assisted in album sales or not... By the way - the portrait of Wayne Shorter is by Billie Dee Williams! Thanks for stopping by - DJ Kendo

Pictures from the back of the "Duster" lp - musicians are Gary Burton, Larry Coryell, Steve Swallow & Roy Haynes