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JAM! Celebrating Muddy Waters!

McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer and musician who was an important figure in the post-World War II blues scene, and is often cited…

JAM! Happy Birthday to Jimmy McGriff!

James Harrell McGriff was an American hard bop and soul-jazz organist and organ trio bandleader. Born: April 3, 1936, Philadelphia, PA Died: May 24, 2008 (age 72 years), Voorhees Township, NJ…

Jazz Appreciation Month - Ain't No Sunshine

It’s Jazz Appreciation Month on KUVO JAZZ! Today we are highlighting one of the greatest songs in jazz Ain't No Sunshine "Ain't No Sunshine" is a classic soul song by…

Jazz Appreciation Month - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

It’s Jazz Appreciation Month on KUVO Jazz Today we are highlighting one of the greatest songs in jazz Goodbye Pork Pie Hat When Charlie speaks of Lester You know someone…

Oye Como Va! Tito Puente Centennial and Jazz Appreciation Month!

Thursday, Tito Puente will be celebrated during Lunch Time at the Oasis -- and all day long! And wait -- on Sunday, April 23 too! Tito Puente (1923-2000) was a…

Jazz Appreciation Month: "Wave" - A Melody Inspired by the Ocean

Welcome to a month-long celebration of the history and impact of jazz! Antônio Carlos Jobim wrote the music and lyrics for "Wave" in 1967. The tune was also known as…

Tito Puente! Celebrating Centennial on Salsa Con Jazz

Tune in for Salsa Con Jazz, as Arturo Gómez celebrates Tito's Centennial! Tito Puente was a legendary musician and composer who became known as the King of Latin Music. Born…

The Story Behind "Audrey" by Paul Desmond

There are certain stories behind songs that I personally love to tell, the story behind Paul Desmond’s tune “Audrey”: is one of them! How something seemingly simple can have such…

Jazz Appreciation Month: "How High the Moon"

"How High the Moon" is a beloved jazz standard that has captivated audiences for decades. The song was written in 1940 by Morgan Lewis, with lyrics by Nancy Hamilton, and…

Rocky Mountain PBS — Jazz Appreciation Month Line-up

For your viewing and listening pleasure, Rocky Mountain PBS has a great lineup for Jazz Appreciation Month. Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time Thursday 4/6 — 8 pm The story of…

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