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Jazz From the Archives past programming - 2011
January 2011
- 2 - Picks of the Year, Part 2: Host Dan Morgenstern (with input from Archives co-hosts) offers personal best recordings of 2010.
- 9 - Vinny Loves Early Sassy!: Host Vincent Pelote will share some of his favorite Sarah Vaughan performances, from before she signed with Mercury in 1954.
- 16 - Happy 50th, Herbie!: Bill Kirchner celebrates the 50th anniversary of Herbie Hancock's first recordings, as a sideman with trumpeter Donald Byrd for Warwick and Blue Note.
- 23 - 1940: Host Loren Schoenberg presents a musical time capsule of an historic year in jazz.
- 30 - Scat Singers Unlimited: Host April Grier and guest co-host Carrie Jackson highlight notable jazz scat singers past and present.
February 2011
- 6 - Jazz By George!: Vincent Pelote spotlights recordings made by guitarist George Benson that display his considerable instrumental jazz chops.
- 13 - Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson: The Early Years,1934-1936: Host Loren Schoenberg surveys the recordings made by the clarinetist and the pianist in the first years of their decades-long association.
- 20 - Viva Brasil!: Bill Kirchner samples the music of Brazil's Itiberê Orquestra Familia, an orchestra of twenty musicians led by composer-pianist-bassist Itiberê Zwarg.
- 27 - The Great Dane is 95! Dan Morgenstern's birthday tribute to fabulous fiddler Svend Asmussen, born 2/28/1916 and still swinging. (Only trumpeter Lionel Ferbos, 99, is older on the still-active jazz list).
March 2011
- 6 - Dan Block’s Ellington: The multi-reedman and host Dan Morgenstern discuss and listen to Block’s fine original interpretations of Ellington (and Strayhorn) themes from his notable new CD.
- 13 - Big Band-less Toshiko Akiyoshi. Host Annie Kuebler explores the music of the talented pianist-composer away from her big band settings, including solo, trio and other small group performances.
- 20 - Sono: Bill Kirchner examines the contributions of long-time Ellington baritone saxophonist (and bass clarinetist) Harry Carney (1910-1974).
- 27 - Spike Hughes: The British Recordings: Best known for his NY all-star sessions from 1933, the Anglo-Irish bassist/composer recorded some of the very first non-US jazz classics in the early 30's. Host Loren Schoenberg has selected highlights.
April 2011
- 3 - Tal Farlow: The Verve/Norgran Years. Host Vincent Pelote salutes guitarist Tal Farlow, playing some of the great recordings he made for producer Norman Granz’s Norgran and Verve labels in the 1950s.
- 10 - Benny vs. Artie: Goodman and Shaw were Swing Era and beyond rivals. Host Dan Morgenstern compares their distinctive treatments of the same songs.
- 17 - Albam’s Albums: Host Bill Kirchner samples the music of composer-arranger Manny Albam (1922-2001) from recordings made in the 1990s.
- 24 - Musical Time Capsule: February 1940. You won't believe how many great jazz recordings were made in just one month's time! Join host Loren Schoenberg for some of the best swing music ever played.
May 2011
- 1 - Chu-ology: Host Vincent Pelote examines the music of tenor saxophone giant Leon “Chu” Berry, who in his brief career made wonderful recordings with Fletcher Henderson, Cab Calloway, Benny Carter and many others.
- 8 - It's Mother's Day, so let's hear from some notable mothers, says host Dan Morgenstern. (Sneak preview: Ethel Waters, Bessie, Mae West....).
- 15 - Rowles: Solo and Duo: Host Tad Hershorn surveys the career of pianist (and sometime vocalist) Jimmy Rowles, featuring the eclectic artist in solo and duet settings.
- 22 - Kirchner on Kirchner: To commemorate his 100th Jazz From the Archives show, host Bill Kirchner samples his own music-- from four decades as a reed player, composer-arranger, and bandleader.
- 29 - Freeman and Tough, Inc., Part 1: Loren Schoenberg documents the dynamic interaction of two Chicago-born mavericks, tenor saxophonist Bud Freeman and drummer Dave Tough, 1929-1946.
June 2011
- 5 - Freeman and Tough, Inc., Part 2: Loren Schoenberg continues his survey of Bud Freeman and Dave Tough's joint recordings.
- 12 - Benny Goodman's been gone for 25 years as of this date, so host Dan Morgenstern pays tribute with some not-so-common selections from BG's huge legacy.
- 19 - Dynamic Alto/Tenor Sax Pairings: February, 1959. Host Bill Kirchner plays music from two great saxophone encounters taking place in the same month: Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane in Chicago, and Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh at the Half Note in New York .
- 26 - Double Takes: There have been many excellent trumpet pairings in jazz through the years, from which host Vincent Pelote picks three: Roy Eldridge/Dizzy Gillespie, Howard McGhee/Fats Navarro, and Woody Shaw/Freddie Hubbard.
July 2011
- 3 - Satchmo: Vinny’s Picks! In honor of Louis Armstrong’s first birth date of July 4, 1900, the one he celebrated, host Vincent Pelote plays his favorites by King Louis!
- 10 - Out Front: The 1960-61 collaborations of trumpeter-composer Booker Little and multi-instrumentalist Eric Dolphy, exceptionally gifted musicians who died too young, presented by Bill Kirchner.
- 17 - Ride With the Early Cab: Young Mr. Calloway was a fabulously inventive singer, and his band was red hot. Hosted by Dan Morgenstern.
- 24 - Spotlight On Batiste: Louisiana native Jonathan Batiste is one of the most original talents of his generation, claims Loren Schoenberg, who interviews the pianist.
- 31 - TBA – Host, April Grier.
August 2011
- 7 - Jazz By George!: Vincent Pelote spotlights recordings made by guitarist George Benson that display his considerable instrumental jazz chops.
- 14 - The World of Don Byron: Bill Kirchner explores the multifaceted music of the clarinetist-arranger-composer.
- 21 - Roy Eldridge at 100: "Little Jazz" was a giant of the trumpet, and quite a singer as well. Dan Morgenstern recalls a great artist and dear friend.
- 28 - Toledo Shuffle: Guitarist Bernard Addison was not only a superb rhythm man, but also played creative solos, such as on a rare record date in 1935. Learn about this forgotten master from host Loren Schoenberg.
September 2011
- 11 - Everything In Time: Host Bill Kirchner surveys the music of vocalist Carol Fredette
- 18 - September Songs and Autumn Serenades: Host Dan Morgenstern picks a seasonal song bouquet.
- 25 - Faz!: Host Loren Schoenberg invites us to listen to the music of short-lived New Orleans clarinet star Irving Fazola.
October 2011
- 2 - Let Freedom Swing: Norman Granz Talks About His Life, Pt. 1: Host Tad Hershorn, author of the definitive biography of the jazz impresario (to be published Oct. 1), plays samples from his Granz interviews, with musical illustrations.
- 9 - Let Freedom Swing: Norman Granz Talks About His Life, Pt. 2– Host Tad Hershorn, author of the just published definitive biography of the jazz impresario, continues his survey of Granz’s life in jazz.
- 16 - Rollins Revisted: Host Bill Kirchner presents different versions of Sonny Rollins' "Oleo", by Miles Davis, Phineas Newborn, Lee Konitz/Brad Mehldau/Charlie Haden/Paul Motian, and the monumental Rollins "Our Man in Jazz" recording.
- 23 - – Two Great Trombone Originals: Sandy Williams (b. 1906) and Bill Harris (b. 1916) have birthdays this coming week; host Dan Morgenstern samples some of their best.
- 30 - – Zoot Sims and Jimmy Rowles: In The Middle a Kiss –The Pablo Years: Host Loren Schoenberg plays the wonderful collaborative recordings made by saxophonist Sims and pianist Rowles.
November 2011
- 6 - The Jazz Epistles, verse.1: Host Simon Renter examines Africa’s first jazz recording from 1959 featuring Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Kippie Moeketsi. First all-black band to release a commercial record in South Africa. Only 500 copies were made before it was buried for decades.
- 13 - The WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany. Host Bill Kirchner takes a look at the music of this important European orchestra with guest vocalists Patti Austin, Fay Claassen, Kevin Mahogany, and Helen Schneider. Arrangements by Michael Abene, Bob Brookmeyer, and Bill Dobbins.
- 20 - Judy & Gerry: Loren Schoenberg revisits a classic 1961 jazz album by vocalist Judy Holliday and baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, that lingered unreleased for decades.
- 27 - Better Than Stephane?: Though he died young (at 36 in 1947), Michel Warlop left a recorded legacy that just might back up host Dan Morgenstern's claim for this brilliant French violinist.
December 2011
- 4 - Mr. J.B. Blues: The Music of Jimmy Blanton: Host Joe Peterson examines the legacy of the ground-breaking bassist (1918-42), whose career was tragically cut short by tuberculosis.
- 11 - Fine and Andy!: Bill Kirchner investigates the music of NYC jazz trumpeter Andy Gravish, who has played and recorded with Buddy Rich, Gunther Schuller, Ken Schaphorst, and Bill Mobley, among othersz.
- 18 - Annual IJS Christmas Cheer: Hosts Annie Kuebler and Vincent Pelote present jolly holiday tunes with a jazz flavor.
- 25 - Picks of the Year, Part 1: Host Dan Morgenstern (with input from Archives co-hosts) offers personal best recordings of 2011.
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