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 Dave Grusin, who is not only a great jazz musician, but also a well-known music and soundtrack composer who co-founded a record company.

JazzTown
Thursday 4/6 — 9:30 pm

JazzTown is a tribute to Denver jazz musicians by one of their own, drummer Ben Makinen. Performances and interviews with local musicians such as Charles Burrell and Ellyn Rucker. Tune in to hear what makes Denver JazzTown.

Bird: Not Out of Nowhere
Thursday, 4/6 — 10:30 pm
As the world celebrates the centennial of Charlie “Bird” Parker’s birth, this film looks back at the twenty-one years Charlie spent at home in Kansas City and on his long-lasting impression on Kansas City Jazz.

Next at the Kennedy Center: Let My Children Hear Mingus
Friday, 4/7 — 9 pm
The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100. Through performances and conversations, we explore how his outsized personality and inimitable style pushed boundaries and paved the way for future generations.

Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time
Monday 4/10 — 10 pm
The story of Dave Grusin, who is not only a great jazz musician, but also a well-known music and soundtrack composer who co-founded a record company.

Miles Davis: American Masters
Thursday, 4/13 — 8 pm
Discover the man behind the legend. With full access to the Miles Davis Estate, the film features never-before-seen footage, including studio outtakes from his recording sessions, rare photos, and new interviews.

Next at the Kennedy Center: Let My Children Hear Mingus
Thursday, 4/13 — 10 pm
The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100. Through performances and conversations, we explore how his outsized personality and inimitable style pushed boundaries and paved the way for future generations.

Next at The Kennedy Center: Continuum: Jason Moran and Christian McBride
Friday, 4/21 — 9 pm
Music icons Jason Moran and Christian McBride collaborate for an electrifying jazz performance at the Kennedy Center. They share stories about their legendary teachers and introduce us to their remarkable proteges.

International Jazz Day From the United Nations
Friday, 4/28 — 9 pm
Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music. International Jazz Day is the one day each year on which jazz is celebrated worldwide, bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities in more than 190 countries on all seven continents. This inspiring program showcases some of today’s finest artists using their talent to proclaim the positive message of America’s greatest cultural gift to the world. Following the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, International Jazz Day makes its triumphant return to the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City, illuminating the seat of global diplomacy with never-before-seen musical collaborations. From living legends of jazz like Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, and Marcus Miller to next generation luminaries including Gregory Porter, Joey Alexander, Lizz Wright, Linda May Han Oh, and many more, enjoy a veritable world tour of the past, present and future of jazz.

Great Performances: Roots of Latin Jazz
Friday, 4/28 — 10 pm
Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with the Raices Jazz Orchestra and performances by GRAMMY-winning artists including Richard Bona and Anaadi. Hosted by Sheila E.

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