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The Night Beat celebrates National Piano Month

Join Doug Crane every Wednesday evening in September as he celebrates National Piano Month on The Night Beat by highlighting a different album each week. On September 4, tune in…

Take 5 — Andromeda Turre

Did you ever wonder what your favorite musicians are listening to, or the recordings that influenced them? “Take Five” is a look at the music that inspires and excites them.…

Take Five with Stafford Hunter

Trombonist and Philadelphia native Stafford Hunter first played professionally at age 16. After graduating from the New School Jazz and Contemporary Music Program, he had a stint as a model/actor.…

Vinyl Vault — McCoy Tyner, “Trident”

The Vinyl Vault features a 1975 album from McCoy Tyner entitled “Trident.” The album was released on Milestone Records and featured Ron Carter on bass and Elvin Jones on drums.…

McCoy Tyner's never-before-heard set at the Village Vanguard

 Every once in a while, an innovator comes along that dramatically changes the music forever. McCoy Tyner is in that category. As a pianist and composer, he created a…

Tamir Hendelman—Thanksgiving Solo Set

This will be a musical set dedicated to some of the things Tamir is grateful for: family, friendship, love and home. It will include originals, improvisations and compositions from Bill…

Vinyl Vault: Reflections—McCoy Tyner—Tonight!

Geoff Anderson

The Vinyl Vault continues its remembrance of McCoy Tyner who passed away March 6 at the age of 81. This week’s feature is the album “Reflections,” a two-record compilation on…

KUVO Honors McCoy Tyner—Jazz Piano Powerhouse

RIP at 81: McCoy Tyner, Jazz Piano Powerhouse—Alfred McCoy Tyner December 11, 1938, Philadelphia, PA to March 6, 2020, NJ McCoy Tyner, a cornerstone of John Coltrane’s groundbreaking 1960s quartet…

Vinyl Vault: Passion Dance

Geoff Anderson

This week’s Vinyl Vault pays tribute to the late McCoy Tyner by featuring a live album from 1978, “Passion Dance,” recorded live in Japan. Two tracks feature Ron Carter on…

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