On Stage — The Saxophone of Rich Chiaraluce

KUVO’s performance series features the saxophone of Rich Chiaraluce on Saturday, at 10 pm, and Monday, at 7 pm.

From the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra to the Woody Herman All-Stars, to dates with Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, and more, to his work with symphonies and touring Broadway shows, Rich brings his hot alto chops to every session.

Chiaraluce has performed many times live on KUVO. The 2006 date was a quartet setting with pianist Andy Weyl, bassist Mark Diamond, and drummer Paul Romaine. The 2014 date saluted The Adderley Brothers in quintet format (Al Hood-trumpet, Dave Hansen-piano, Ken Walker-bass, and Todd Reid-Tune in for classic jazz by stellar Colorado musicians, led by Rich Chiaraluce, captured as it was broadcast from KUVO’s Phyllis A. Greer Performance Studio!

That’s the saxophone of Rich Chiaraluce on Saturday, February 12, at 10 pm, and Monday, February 14 at 7 pm with your host and producer Susan Gatschet. “On Stage,” is a KUVO JAZZ exclusive!