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Local Musician Spotlight: Eric Gunnison

Candace LeGault

Eric Gunnison is a happy man who has lived the dreams and aspirations of his youth. It shows in his playing, and in his serene personality. Before meeting Eric for…

The Bar at Plaza 38—June Line-up

The Bar at Plaza 38 is known locally as "Bar 38" is a unique neighborhood bar and is open safely for live music. Check out their live music lineup for…

Story of Standards—Joy Spring

Linda Hillshafer

Tune in weekday mornings to hear our favorite versions of “Joy Spring.” Rodney Franks presents Stories of Standards Monday through Friday at 7:50 and 8:50 am! Stories of Standards is…

Vinyl Vault—An Elegant Evening

The Vinyl Vault changes it up with elegance! Actually, the Vinyl Vault is always elegant, but this week it’s slightly moreso as we present George Shearing and Mel Torme and…

The Astrud Gilberto Album—Record Store Day Giveaway

Nikki Giron

The Astrud Gilberto Album w/Antonio Carlos Jobim Released:   January 30, 1965 This album was Astrud Gilberto’s debut album and became an ‘accidental success’ after her recording of ‘Girl from Ipanema’. Astrud…

The Jazz River Special Weeknight Edition—Jim Pepper: Native American Original

Who was Jim Pepper and why have so few people known and appreciated his music? He would have turned 80 years old this week but lymphoma claimed his life at…

"Orquesta Akokán"—Record Store Day Giveaway

Orquesta Akokán Released:   March 30, 2018 Straight out of Havana, Cuba comes Orquesta Akokán - a blazing ensemble of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Moré, Pérez Prado, and banda…

A Record Story—"Turnt"

Fall 1972. I’m at the Denver Folklore Center and with my newly cashed paycheck in my pocket. I bought Yes’ “Close to the Edge” and Santana’s “Caravansarai” (back then the…

New Music Monday—George Cables, Mike LeDonne, & The Baylor Project

Tune in to New Music Monday on Monday, June 14 at noon when music director Arturo Gómez debuts the following recordings among others: "Too Close For Comfort" - George Cables…

Long Play on The Nightside

Listen to Long Plays during the 11 o’clock hour of The Nightside with Andy O’…these special extensive compositions needed a deeper listen. KUSH (16:01) by Dizzy Gillespie from Swing Low…

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