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Jazz Notes--December, 31st, 2014

Jazz Notes 1-1-2015By Norman Provizer  A good way to start off the New Year is with a hefty dose of ballads and blues – and that’s exactly what’s on tap…

Bing Crosby Rediscovered | PBS Special

For the first half of the 20th century, jazz champion Bing Crosby (1903-1977) was the most popular and influential multi-media star. Crosby reigned supreme through radio, film, television and records…

Sonny Rollins's "St. Thomas"

Composed by American jazz tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, "St. Thomas" is based on a Virgin Island nursery song - derived from the traditional English song "The Lincolnshire Poacher" - which…

Buddy De Franco-1923 to 2014: Clarinet Pioneer

Clarinetist Buddy DeFranco RIP @ 91, an NEA Jazz MasterBoniface Ferdinand Leonardo De Franco,Feb. 17 1923, Camden, NJ (raised in Philadelphia)-Dec. 24 2014, Panama City, Fl The role of the…

Jazz Notes--December, 25th, 2014

Jazz Notes 12-25-2014 By Norman Provizer    Saxophonist Brad Leali is home for the holidays and that gives all of us a chance to hear the fine alto player when…

Christmas cheer and classic jazz on Take Note today.

Please join me today from 1:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. . I'll share a little history about the origins of  "gift giving" during this time of year. You'll also hear…

Young Musician Spotlight: Rocco Williams

Sixteen-year-old vibraphonist Rocco Williams's passion for music is readily evident. Ask Rocco about jazz and he sits up straighter, breaks into a smile and searches for the right words to…

Seeker meets saint: Mother Teresa's love revolution

interview with Christina Stevens Filmmaker and ad writer Christina Stevens had a dream of meeting Mother Teresa, literally.  She eventually did meet the famous nun in Calcutta, India.  The resulting…

Kasu Glazed Duck Breast & Contadi Castaldi Brut

P17 came to the studio to share their recipe for Kasu Glazed Duck Breast with Pear Puree, Braised Bok Choy and Potato Mille Feuille.  And Carolyn Joy of Joy Wine…

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