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CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that...
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CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that is respectful of its tradition and influential to the future. Every 11 o clock an album or an artist is featured and explored in depth. Walker's extensive knowledge and hands-on experience as a jazz player has made this show one of the most listened to in its genre.
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CiTR -- The Jazz Show
CiTR -- The Jazz Show
17 SEP 2024 · The First Jazz Feature tonight is "An Introduction to Jazz" narrated by Julian "Cannonball" Adderley. It is a tradition on The Jazz Show every year paying tribute to this time of year..."back to school, back to work" etc. with this educational and entertaining overview of the history of Jazz. Although it was recorded in 1960 it has significance and relevance to today's Jazz of 2024. The second Jazz Feature is a significant album by one of the most distinctive voices of the alto saxophone, the late Arthur Blythe. Mr. Blythe was well known in Los Angeles as a member of that city's Jazz underground and when he emigrated to New York in the mid 70's and recorded for small labels. Blythe to the surprise of many was signed by Columbia Records and recorded his first album called "Lenox Avenue Breakdown" . It was edgy, energetic and consisted of only four long compositions by Arthur Blythe. His band was unique as well with Arthur's fulsome alto saxophone paired with flute, guitar, tuba bass and drums. Blythe is accompanied by James Newton on flute, James "Blood" Ulmer on guitar, Bob Stewart on tuba, Cecil McBee on bass, Jack DeJohnette on drums and Guilherme Franco on percussion. This date began a four album run for Columbia and strangely they all soon became collectors items as they were not kept in the catalogue. Perhaps they were too adventurous for the lay Jazz public. Tonight The Jazz Show presents the first and best on "Lenox Avenue Breakdown". Head's up!!!
10 SEP 2024 · Tonight's Jazz Feature celebrates one of the great still living masters of music and the tenor saxophone: Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins.. Harlem born and of West Indian heritage on September 7, 1930, Sonny celebrates his 94th Birthday.! Although he doesn't perform anymore, he still enjoys quality of life. Tonight's Jazz Feature album is a classic known as "Worktime and it was recorded for Prestige Records on December 2,1955. Sonny had just returned to New York as a member of the Max Roach/ Clifford Brown Quintet replacing Harold land. Sonny had also returned to the scene after a hard year of rehab from a nasty drug habit and was healthy and clean. His new found health is reflected on the energy and musical mastery on this album. Sonny is accompanied by a young Ray Bryant on piano, George Morrow on bass and the great Max roach on drums, The album was the beginning of a great series of albums done for Prestige until the end of 1956 after which he recorded for various labels. "Worktime" marks the beginning of his climb to greatness and musical influence. It's tonight's Jazz Feature. Happy Birthday Sonny!
3 SEP 2024 · Tonight's Jazz feature spotlights the perennially underrated trumpeter Kenny Dorham. His Birthday Anniversary was August 30, 1924 in Fairfield, Texas and he died of kidney disease in New York on December 5,1972 at age 48. Dorham now his the recognition and the honors that eluded him in his lifetime like many music and artistic masters. Tonight's Jazz Feature is by a short lived group that Kenny Dorham formed in early 1956 called "The Jazz Prophets" and this album was their first recorded outing and it's one fine debut. 4 of the 5 tunes are Dorham compositions as well and the slow ballad feature is the Billie Holiday classic "Don't Explain" soulfully interpreted by Kenny. The people involved here are Kenny Dorham on trumpet, J.R. Monterose on tenor saxophone, Dick Katz on piano, Sam Jones on bass and Arthur Edgehill on drums. In honor of Kenny Dorham The Jazz Show presents The Jazz Prophets......enjoy!
27 AUG 2024 · Tonight's Jazz Feature is an album done in early 1968 which demonstrates the Miles was about to make some changes in his music. It was basically his "Second Great Quintet" with some new twists. The band as most already know was Davis with Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and the incredible Tony Williams on drums. The first tune called "Stuff" by Miles is indicative that changes were in the wind as Miles asked Herbie Hancock to play electric piano and Ron Carter to switch to electric bass. The other three tunes are all acoustic however the second tune by Wayne Shorter called "Paraphernalia" adds a guest in the person of guitarist George Benson. Tune #3 is a Tony Williams tune called "Black Comedy" and the final tune is by Miles and called "Country Son". Change was in the air as Miles Davis was moving on to another phase of his musical odyssey . Check out "Miles In The Sky" tonight and enjoy!
20 AUG 2024 · Tonight's Jazz Feature details can be read on last weeks posting on August 12, 2024.
6 AUG 2024 · Tonight's Jazz Feature is one of Charles Mingus' masterpieces that was recorded , as were many other iconic Jazz recordings in 1959. It is overlooked sometimes as it was Mingus' second album from that year. He really scored with "Mingus Ah Um" his first for Columbia. Not only did it lift Mingus from the "underground" category but got massive critical acclaim and was Mingus' best selling record. His second, tonight's Jazz Feature was called "Mingus Dynasty" and Mingus was able to augment his regular working band with added musicians to expand the ensembles and enable him to explore more complex writing as well. His working group included Richard Williams on trumpet, Jimmy Knepper on trombone, John Handy on alto saxophone, Booker Ervin on tenor saxophone, Roland Hanna on piano and of course, Dannie Richmond on drums and Mingus on bass. Added on many of the selections in non-soloing roles are Benny Golson on tenor saxophone, Jerome Richardson on baritone saxophone and flute, Teddy Charles on vibes and even two cellos on a couple of selections. This album ranks among Mingus' best and the tunes vary from some Ellington tributes in two tunes to Mingus' original creations ranging from the gospel flavored "Slop" to the formal masterwork "Far Wells, Mill Valley". "Mingus Dynasty" will challenge and inspire you...guaranteed!
30 JUL 2024 · Tonight's Jazz Feature is an iconic album by pianist/composer Horace Silver entitled "The Tokyo Blues". It is a series of new compositions by Silver commemorating his first trip to Japan as a bandleader. His long standing quintet here has Richard "Blue" Mitchell on trumpet, Junior Cook on tenor saxophone, Gene Taylor on bass and a very worthy substitute for an ailing Roy Brooks (Horace's regular drummer) in John Harris Jr. and of course Horace Silver on piano. The band as usual is tight and very inspired on this date made in July of 1962. Four of the five compositions are new and written by Silver and a lovely trio track contrasts with the full band tunes and it was written by a friend of Horace's, pianist Ronnell Bright and called "Cherry Blossom". "The Tokyo Blues" is one of Horace Silver's finest albums and is tonight's Jazz Feature.
23 JUL 2024 · Tonight's Jazz Feature is by one of the most well known musicians in the world: pianist/composer/leader: Herbie Hancock. This wonderful album was done in the mid-60's when Herbie was a member of Miles Davis' Quintet. Hancock had signed with Blue Note Records and made many appearances as a sideman and had already recorded 3 albums under his name. He is perhaps best known for his 5th album "Maiden Voyage" but this date, his 4th is a gem. It's called "Empyrean Isles " and features a stellar quartet with the incomparable Freddie Hubbard on cornet (a smaller, sharper sounding trumpet), Ron Carter on bass and the unique Tony Williams on drums. There are only four compositions on the album but they reflect Hancock's range of moods from the sexy, funky opener ("Cantaloupe Island") to the more outer reaching ("The Egg"). Two other tunes reflect Hancock's creativity, "One Finger Snap" and "Oliloqui Valley". Enjoy the musical adventure with "Empyrean Isles"...tonight's Jazz Feature.
16 JUL 2024 · Tonight's Jazz Feature is by a fine pianist who always seemed to have a bit of an undeserved low profile. His name is Jack Wilson and he was born in Chicago on August 3, 1936 and passed away at age 71 on October 5, 2007. He was a favorite of some great singers like Nancy Wilson and Dinah Washington and was sought after for his musicality and fine touch. Wilson performed in Chicago with all the great players from the Windy City then moved for a few years to New York and recorded several good albums for Atlantic Records then out to Los Angeles where he kept busy in the movie and TV studios and played a lot of Jazz too. He got a contract to record for Blue Note Records and did 3 albums for them and tonight's Jazz feature is his best of the 3. "Easterly Winds" displays Wilson's playing and his composing abilities and this band selected by Wilson sounds like a working band even though they were only assembled for this album. The people involved aside from Jack Wilson are Lee Morgan on trumpet, Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Garnett brown on trombone, Bob Cranshaw on bass and the great Billy Higgins on drums. Wilson wrote 4 of the 6 tunes on the date and does the ballad "A Time for Love" as a trio and brings in a tune by saxophonist Frank Strozier called "Frank's Tune". "Easterly Winds" is an overlooked latter day classic and it tonight's Jazz Feature. Check it out!.
9 JUL 2024 · Tonight's Jazz Feature is a belated Birthday tribute to a sadly neglected Jazz giant and innovator. St.Elmo Sy;vester Hope was born in New York on June 27,1923 and died in that city at age 43 on May 19,1967 from a bout with pneumonia. Elmo grew up with his close friends Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell but somehow the honors that were given to Monk and Powell eluded Elmo Hope. His unique piano style reflected the influences of Monk and Powell but were very much his own. His recordings as a sideman and leader are rather sparse but tonight's Jazz Feature presents a session that is one of the best examples of Elmo's style and compositions. Elmo had just returned to New York after some very lean years in Los Angeles and recorded these pieces for a small obscure label and sadly they got poor distribution. They have been resurrected and show Mr. Hope in the best light with people he respected and who enhanced his music. Elmo is accompanied by bassist Paul Chambers and drum master Philly Joe Jones and he delivers 9 of his fine creations. Happy Birthday Anniversary Elmo Hope! Enjoy his music tonight!
CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that...
show more
CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that is respectful of its tradition and influential to the future. Every 11 o clock an album or an artist is featured and explored in depth. Walker's extensive knowledge and hands-on experience as a jazz player has made this show one of the most listened to in its genre.
show less
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