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"Stella by Starlight" | Stories of Standards

Victor Young wrote “Stella by Starlight“ in 1944 as the theme for the popular film “The Uninvited." Originally an instrumental, the song became the focal point of the film's ghost…

2015's Most Notable Jazz Releases According to KUVO

This list of notable 2015 jazz releases was curated by KUVO Music Director Arturo Gómez.   1. H2 Big Band, It Could Happen: with LA’s best session players and Rene Marie…

Local Denver Organization Strives to Mimimize Effects of Drug Abuse

Harm Reduction Action Center's Director of Programs and Data Evaluation talks to First Take about drug abuse. The Harm Reduction Action Center - an organization dedicated to minimizing the harmful…

Are Kids Becoming Smarter?

First take interviews Matchwits host Craig Eliot. The 31st season of Matchwits -  a weekly, high school academic quiz program produced by Rocky Mountain PBS  - will begin in January.…

Nelson Rangell Group at Nocturne | Jan. 6, 2016

The Nelson Rangell Group will perform live at Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club January 6, 2015 at 7 PM. Performing in a purely acoustic setting, virtuoso woodwind talent Rangell will…

"Giant Steps" | Stories of Standards

“Giant Steps” – composed by John Coltrane (1926 – 1967) – was initially recorded in 1959 as the title song of his 1960 album. The song's rapid flow and progression…

Top 30 New Denver Restaurants

The First Take crew discusses the best new Denver restaurants. This past year brought Denver a great deal of dining diversity and what appears to be an unprecedented number of…

Old Farmer's Almanac Releases 224th Edition

Sarah Perreault, editor for the 2016 Old Farmer's Almanac, joins First Take to talk about the book's history and vast information. Sarah Perreault, editor for the 224th edition of the…

Wrongfully Convicted Man's Family Forced to Live 28 Years Without Him; Denver DA responds

The Colorado Independent editor Susan Greene joins First Take to talk about her story featuring the family of a wrongfully convicted man who was recently released. (Post updated Jan. 4,…

A Year in Review: Watch KUVO's 2015 Highlights

As 2015 draws to a close, we're taking a moment to look back and be thankful for everything your support as a listener has made possible.    We've enjoyed celebrating…

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