Podcasts about Dorothy Ashby

This week's episode is a highlight from the archive, originally aired in 2023: I was so honoured to have this opportunity to talk with the inspiring Destiny Muhammad, who is a California-based jazz harpist and composer. You'll get to hear inspiring stories from her life as well as her music. She had a dream to play the harp but didn't have the opportunity until she was 30 years old. She speaks openly about the challenges in the 1980s due to the crack cocaine trade, her success as a barber, her determination and mentors including John Handy, and her unique perspectives in celebrating the legacies of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. I'm sure you'll be inspired by Destiny's stories and music! The video and transcript are linked hereDestiny Muhammad websiteNewsletter Buy me a coffee?Podcast merch

THIS WEEK's BIRDS: Blue Reality Quartet; Kash Killion & The Joel Futterman/Ike Levin Trio; Dorothy Ashby; Dewey Rodman w. Ed Blackwell (lots of new/avant jazz); Carnatic vocal work from S. Sowmya; Bhimsen Joshi (hindustani vocal); cante jondo from Enrique "El Extremeño"; Oula Baba Greek song); cha'abi from Akli Yahyaten, Dahmane el Harrache, & Boudjema el Ankis; bop from Elmo Hope (live at Rykers); compositionl jazz from Charles Bracken; brand new music from Jess Sa Bah; and (as always) so much, much more. (Encore mashup from March 2020, with a few new pieces mixed in...). Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI, 88.1 FM Ithaca/ 88.5 FM Odessa;. and WORLDWIDE online via our MUSIC PLAYER at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/20562196/Conference-of-the-Birds via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/m/playlist/view/20496412 and via the Conference of the Birds page at www.WRFI.ORG https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks Find WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR

8e émission de la 61e session...Cette semaine, cool jazz, jazz modal et post-bop! En musique: Dorothy Ashby with Frank West sur l'album Hip Harp  (Prestige, 1958); Shelly Mane sur l'album 2-3-4  (Impulse!, 1962) Duke Pearson sur l'album Prairie Dog  (Atlantic, 1966); The Albert Mangelsdorff Quintet sur l'album Now Jazz Ramwong  (CBS, 1964); John Surman sur l'album Flashpoint and Undercurrents  (Cuneiform, 2025, enr. 1969); Marshall Allen sur l'album New Dawn  (Mexican Summer, 2025)...

Tim Day is an online TV produccer. On Saturday, December 14, 2024, @ 6-8 p.m. he is featuring in concert world-renowned harpist Jeff Majors, Ginger on Sax, and spoken word artist Cookie B. Jeff Majors home in Washington, D.C. was filled with music by his mother, Annie P. Fitzgerald, a talented jazz trumpeter with a circle of friends, including Pearl Bailey. He spent several years in Los Angeles, studying under the wings of jazz pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane, wife of jazz legend John Coltrane. Later, he teamed up with legendary jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby. He returned to the Washington D.C. area, where he formed several jazz bands and hosted at Radio One on Sunday Joy, the semi-syndicated inspirational and gospel on-air ministry on Magic 95.9 and 102.3 in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Jeff was the Vice President of gospel music programming for Radio One. Oprah Winfrey said the music of Jeff Majors, “Energizes my faith and transports my spirit. For me, it is the best way to start my day.” Chosen by the Martin Luther King Family to perform at Coretta Scott King's memorial service, Jeff Majors music consoled a nation. Jeff Majors focuses on humanitarian efforts by advocating for the homeless through his non-profit organization, The Network of Doves with his annual Jeff Majors Blankets for the Homeless and Hiphop for the Homeless, a collaboration with emerging artists and youth in the inner cities to bring awareness and to help homeless communities nationwide. http://lyricalcoffeehouse.com http://wbgrnetwork.com http://wijsf.org

Dorothy Ashby, nacida en Detroit, fue la pionera que supo introducir el arpa en el mundo del jazz contemporáneo. Falleció en 1986 a los 54 años. Escuchamos una maqueta de Michael Jackson para bailar. Músicas recientes de Janelle Monas, Leon Bridges, Johnny Burgos, Resolution 88, Nubya Garcia o Les Hommes. Y recordamos también al batería soul Gene Dunlap. DISCO 1 DOROTHY ASHBY Soul VibrationsDISCO 2 MICHAEL JACKSON Got The Hots DISCO 3 STONE FOUNDATION & MELBA MOORE Now That You Want Me BackDISCO 4 ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA Last Train To London DISCO 5 GENE DUNLAP There’s Talk Tired Of Being A Nice GuyDISCO 6 LEON BRIDGES That’s What I LoveDISCO 7 JANELLE MONAE Only Have Eyes 42DISCO 8 MEREBA Counterfeit DISCO 9 JOHNNY BURGOS Something’s Gotta GiveDISCO 10 RESOLUTION 88 & VANESSA HAYNES Love Will Come AroundDISCO 11 LES HOMMES Night DrivesDISCO 12 NUBYA GARCIA & Richie Set It Free DISCO 13 LAURA DE LOS ÁNGELES Corazón PartíoEscuchar audio

The sonically innovative harpist, Brandee Younger, is revolutionizing harp for the digital era. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists.  In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life.  Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders and Christian McBride.   Her original composition “Hortense” was featured in the Netflix Concert-Documentary, Beyoncé: Homecoming and in 2019, Brandee was selected to perform her original music as a featured performer for Quincy Jones and Steve McQueens' “Soundtrack of America”.  Brandee is often noted for standing on the shoulders of the very women who ushered in the harp as a clear and distinct voice in jazz & popular styles - particularly Detroit natives Dorothy Ashby & Alice Coltrane.  Her new album, Brand New Life, builds on her already rich oeuvre, and cements the harp's place in pop culture.  As the title of the album suggests, Brand New Life is about forging new paths–artistic, personal, political, and spiritual.  Younger's music is imbued with a sense of purpose and respect of legacy, creating a larger platform for the harp to reach newer and wider audiences than ever before.  In addition to teaching at Steinhardt, Younger holds leadership positions as a board member of The Coltrane Home and New Music USA.Maggie speaks with Brandee at the 67 Monterey Jazz Festival about her band and her association with Alice Coltrane and  The Year of Alice.“No harpist thus far has been more capable of combining all of the modern harp traditions — from Salzedo, through Dorothy Ashby, through Alice Coltrane — with such strength, grace and commitment.” -  The New York TimesFollow: @harpistaSource: https://brandeeyounger.com/Source:https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/brandee-youngerSource: https://thecoltranehome.org/2024/03/16/let-the-year-of-alice-begin/Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Send us a textSupport the show@profileswithmaggielepique@maggielepique

For a practice with a long history in legal and religious settings, on this episode of Sunday Sanctuary, Petra Bagust goes looking for the benefits of bringing confession into more regular, everyday use. What difference would it make to more regularly put words to what is actually going on for us? Or as Petra puts it, "making our insides match our outsides." Come along as Petra talks to Grace McArthur for our reccuring segment, Atlas of the Heart. Grace and Petra unpack the wisdom from Brené Brown's book of the same name, this time having a look at the chapter on vulnerability Later on in the episode, Petra talks to Dr Michael Frost. Michael started out in the field of biomedical science before he change tack to get a PhD in theology. Michael also leads a small church in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland called Edge and hosts the podcast In the Shift. Sacred texts: 20 priests clip from the film Spotlight (not always an easy watch but highly recommended viewing) Music: I Think I Love You by The Partridge Family (played during the intro) Come Live with Me by Dorothy Ashby (played at the end of Grace's interview) Confessions by Usher Doing the Wrong Thing by Kaki King (played during communion. You might recognise this song from the movie Into the Wild) Sensory Memory by Jen Cloher Just Saying by Jamie xx (played during Michael's interview) Instrumental by The Fuzzy Robes (played during the benediction)

In this week's episode of the Plural Pod, Gareth and Joel take a look at the continuing expansion of Rough Trade. There are reviews of fresh pressings from Dorothy Ashby, Therapy? and Sophie. We explore the world of second-hand sales and find out some of the highest value titles snapped up recently, including something almost impossible to hear and a legendary heavy metal debut on Vertigo. Richard from South Records in Southend gives us a view from the shop floor, plus we hear your views on which albums are crying out for a repress. All this and Tom from Cheap Indie Vinyl has an exclusive discount code for Plural Pod listeners! Keep listening to the end for a few extra musical tips.Get in touch with us via pluralofvinylpod@gmail.com or @PluralVinylPod on Twitter. You can also Whatsapp via 07455680866The Plural Of Playlist, featuring tracks discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5M566WI1NstJoQcZU0KRMR?si=8h8NUeaXR_acMIrYYQ-rDQ&pi=MBWJA5SvSUewV&nd=1&dlsi=2a5d31635f704542Join the Cheap Indie Vinyl WhatsApp channel before Tom returns soon:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWT9tnElagoIHB2ed1GAlcopop Records:https://ilovealcopop.co.uk/collections/allLimited Addition Records:https://www.limitedadditionrecords.com/Capsule Records Sale:https://capsulerecords.co.uk/collections/summer-sale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bienvenidos amantes de la música, con apenas 41 años Brandee Younger es la gran figura emergente del arpa contemporánea. Sigue y amplía los pasos de sus grandes referentes e influencias Dorothy Ashby y Alice Coltrane. Cruza desde la música docta al Jazz pasando por el Hip Hop en su último disco. Estudió arpa desde la adolescencia en la Universidad de New York, tiene una Licenciatura en música y una maestría en interpretación del arpa. Este verano actuó en el Summer Jazz Festival de Cracovia, de esa presentación comentamos algunas anécdotas en este episodio. Les invitamos cordialmente a descubrir a esta gran arpista. Los temas son: 1. -Games del álbum "Soul Awakening" 2. You're a girl for one man only del álbum "Brand New Life" 3. Linda Lee del álbum "Soul Awakening" 4. Love's Prayer del álbum "Soul Awakening" *Suscríbete a nuestro canal. Si ya lo has hecho, considera apoyarnos en Patreon como mecenas para hacer sustentable nuestro programa y mantener nuestro viaje en vuelo. (Podrás acceder a episodios anticipados y exclusivos)patreon.com/ViajeJazz?fan_landing=true *Ayúdanos con un Me gusta, Comparte y Comenta. * En viajealmundodeljazz.com encuentra un reproductor de Jazz Moderno y Jazz Clásico.

In onda Gigi Longo. Musiche: muva of Earth, Etta James, Isaac Hayes, Dorothy Ashby, The Tony Benson Sextet, Victoria Hanna, Altin Gün, Sofiane Saidi & Mazalda, Varv, Morgan Guerin, Mono Mono.

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! What's Past - Is Prologue ! ! ! Callin' ALL The Boom Booms & The Zoom Zooms ! ! ! Turn On - Choon In - Zig Zag ! ! ! Hello World . . . Groovin' Blue Is On The Air ! ! . . . GROUND DOWN TO THE UNDERGROUND . . . * * *  GROOVIN' BLUE 24 - 05  * * * Groovin' Blue is dedicated to Dr. Li Wenliang 1.  (4:43)  WAGRadio GB 24 - 05 Intro - Produced by WAGRadio Vinyl Librarian William "Fats Is Back" Reiter (formerly Bill Reiter - The All-Niter) 2.  (3:04)  "Bad Water" - THE RAELETTS [Tangerine 45rpm No. TRC-1014] 1970 3.  (  :18)  WAGRadio Fresh Episode Id 4.  (4:03)  "Fresh Feeling (DJZigZag Drog & Drap EdiT)" - SHABI [Litzomania Records] 5.  (3:06)  "Controller" - ONESIMUS [Melodia Music] 6.  (3:57)  "Bye Bye My Love (2023 Lp Version)" - MASEGO [EQT Recordings / Capitol Records] 2023 7.  (  :14)  WAGRadio 2024 Retro Id 8.  (5:13)  "Just My Imagination" - BOBBY WOMACK [Beverly Glen Music Lp No. BG-10000 "The Poet"] 1981 - David Shields, Nathan East (bs), Dorothy Ashby (hrp), Dale Ramsey, Patrick Moten (Kybd), Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho De Costa (perc), Bobby Womack, David T. Walker (gtr), James Gadson (dm) Prod. Bobby Womack Exec. Prod. Otis Smith 9.  (  :18)  WAGRadio Nu 2024 Id 10.(2:23)  "Salone" - JULY [Shoestring Music] 11.(2:55)  "Cyah Tame" - BUSY SIGNAL, KONSHENS [Maximum Sound] 12.(  :11)  WAGRadio 2022 Id 13.(3:59)  "Gasolina Y Cocaina (DJZigZag Al Herpert EdiT)" - HEDEGAARD [OneHundred] 14.(  :53)  WAGRadio 2209 Id 15.(4:08)  "Footwork (DJZigZag Buddy's Kuzzin' EdiT)" - DAVE GUY [Crown Records 45rpm No. BC-140-45] 16.(2:58)  "Dominoes" - JUNGLE [Caiola] 17.(3:51)  "Secrets" - BOBBY WOMACK [Beverly Glen Music Lp No. BG-10000 "The Poet"] 1981 - David Shields, Nathan East (bs), Dorothy Ashby (hrp), Dale Ramsey, Patrick Moten (Kybd), Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho De Costa (perc), Bobby Womack, David T. Walker (gtr), James Gadson (dm) Prod. Bobby Womack Exec. Prod. Otis Smith 18.(4:03) "Naughty Ride (DJZigZag Naughty X10 Da Mix)" - WIZKID ft. MAJOR LAZER [Starboy / RCA Records] 2017 * Wizkid's real name: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun 19.(  :20)  WAGRadio Apollo 13 Id 20.(3:50)  "I Got Trouble (DJZigZag 2024 Detroit Final Jump EdiT)" - HOLDTIGHT [HotNSpicy No. HNS007] 2023 21.(  :06)  WAGRadio GB Id 22.(2:56)  "Running" - AYRA STARR, LOJAY [Mavin] 23.(4:36)  "How He Works (DJZigZag Mista Qualafied EdiT)" - ISH D [Ish D] * real name Ishmael Davison 24.(2:43)  "Of Course (DJZigZag Stuffa Raggin' EdiT)" - BUSY SIGNAL [Gorilla Music Source] 25.(3:45)  "Vinyl Junkie (DJZigZag Prank Stank EdiT of the Two Lee Remix)" - KPD [Blockhead] 26.(5:27)  "House Is Home (DJZigZag Flat Beat Bread EdiT)" - TRIMTONE [CRMS] 27.(1:51)  "Cinderella (Radio Edit)" - REMI WOLF [Island Records] 28.(4:37)  "Just Funking Around With The Drums (DJZigZag Oakland Doaky EdiT)" - DOC LINK [Sunrising Records] 29.(  :07)  GB Nu End 79:37

! What's Past - Is Prologue ! ! ! Callin' ALL The Boom Booms & The Zoom Zooms ! ! ! Turn On - Choon In - Zig Zag ! ! ! Hello World . . . Groovin' Blue Is On The Air ! ! . . . GROUND DOWN TO THE UNDERGROUND . . . * * *  GROOVIN' BLUE 24 - 04  * * * Groovin' Blue is dedicated to Dr. Li Wenliang 1.  (4:20)  WAGRadio GB 24 - 04 Intro - Produced by WAGRadio Vinyl Librarian William "Fats Is Back" Reiter (formerly Bill Reiter - The All-Niter) 2.  (4:30)  "Epilogue - The Wise Diviner (DJZZ WAGRadio Groovin' Blue Segment)" - J. KIMO WILLIAMS ft. MICHAEL BRECKER & VINNIE COLAIUTA [Little Beck Music "Red Summer 1919, Acts l & ll (An Instrumental Opera)] Prod. J. Kimo Williams 3.  (  :36)  WAGRadio Junga Id 4.  (3:46)  "So Many Sides Of You" - BOBBY WOMACK [Beverly Glen Music Lp No. BG-10000 "The Poet"] 1981 - David Shields, Nathan East (bs), Dorothy Ashby (hrp), Dale Ramsey, Patrick Moten (Kybd), Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho De Costa (perc), Bobby Womack, David T. Walker (gtr), James Gadson (dm) Prod. Bobby Womack Exec. Prod. Otis Smith 5.  (  :12)  WAGRadio Stay Awhile Music Segue 6.  (3:47)  "Feel The Groove (DJZigZag Java With Chubby EdiT of The Deep Garage Mix Part Two)" - MARC COTTERELL [Groove Culture Deep] 7.  (  :12)  WAGRadio DJZigZag Id 8.  (6:38)  "Where Do We Go From Here" - BOBBY WOMACK [Beverly Glen Music Lp No. BG-10000 "The Poet"] 1981 - David Shields, Nathan East (bs), Dorothy Ashby (hrp), Dale Ramsey, Patrick Moten (Kybd), Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho De Costa (perc), Bobby Womack, David T. Walker (gtr), James Gadson (dm) Prod. Bobby Womack Exec. Prod. Otis Smith 9.  (4:57)  "Coat On" - ZOE KYPRI, KINGCROWNY [Soul Quest] 10.(4:23)  "Arrested On Vacation (DJ Mastering) [DJZigZag Lick Silly Pt. Two EdiT]" - LAST MEN ON EARTH [Get Physical Music] 11.(3:41)  "Is It Worth It" - RAE KHALIL [Def Jam] 12.(4:36)  "How He Works" - Ish D [IshD] *real name Ishmael Davison 13.(  :27)  WAGRadio Hello Dere Id 14.(3:37)  "Saramambiche" - CHRISTIAN RAY [CRmusic] 15.(  :14)  WAGRadio MaxIMus Music 16.(3:31)  "Run go" - STONE BWOY [BMG Music] 2014 17.(4:48)  "I Work For A Living" - BAVHU [TMRW Music] 18.(  :56)  WAGRadio Guaranteee Id 19.(1:56)  "Sixty Minute Man" - THE DOMINOES [Federal 45rpm No. 45-12022] 1951 20.(  :42)  WAGRadio ZooMZooM Id 21.(3:17)  "HomeWrecka" - SHELTON D. RICHARDSON, MEME GREEN [independent] 22.(5:29)  "If You Think You're Lonely Now" - BOBBY WOMACK [Beverly Glen Music Lp No. BG-10000 "The Poet"] 1981 - David Shields, Nathan East (bs), Dorothy Ashby (hrp), Dale Ramsey, Patrick Moten (Kybd), Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Paulinho De Costa (perc), Bobby Womack, David T. Walker (gtr), James Gadson (dm) Prod. Bobby Womack Exec. Prod. Otis Smith 23.(1:17)  WAGRadio Freakin' Id 24.(4:09)  "Fallout" - LIL YACHTY, JOEY BADA$$, GUS DAPPERTON, LYRICAL LEMON [Def Jam] 25.(3:24)  "Feel The Groove (DJZigZag Java With Chubby EdiT of The Deep Garage Mix Part One)" - MARC COTTERELL [Groove Culture Deep] 26.(  :07)  Nu GB End 79:37

THIS WEEK's BIRDS: new music from the Blue Reality Quartet and Bobby Zankel & The Wonderful 8; vintage music from Dorothy Ashby, Dewey Redman & Ed Blackwell,  Eric Dolphy & Booker Little; cante jondo from Enrique "el Extremeño" as well as Niña de la Puebla  & La Paquera de Jerez; cha'abi from Boudjema el Ankis & Ali Yahyaten; from Haiti: Tabou Combo & Toto Bissainthe;  much, much more!!!!   Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI: 88.1FM Ithaca, 89.7FM Odessa, 91.9FM WINO Watkins Glen. and WORLDWIDE online at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://conferenceofthebirds.podbean.com/ via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/18692417/Conference-of-the-Birds and via the Conference of the Birds page at WRFI.ORG https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks FIND WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR Contact: confbirds@gmail.com  

The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Music Un geant dans la mer and Triste soiree III from the score to Marie et les naufrages by the genius, Sebastian Tellier.  Love is Blue by Jackie Mittoo and the Soul Vendors. Rocky Passage by Jeremiah Chiu and Marta Sofia Honer Morris Visits Dr. Pratt from John Barry's score to The Wrong Box Adios Muchachos from Andre Popp Moonlight in Vermont from the great Dorothy Ashby.  Midnight Moon by The Portland Cello Project Dance PM by Hiroshi Yoshimura And we hear Blind Andy Jenkins' "Floyd Collins in Sand Cave" followed by Vernon Dalhart doing the same song under the name, "The Death of Floyd Collins." We also hear Jimmy Osbourne do Andy's, "The Death of Little Kathy Fiscus." Notes I have a note in my years-long running list of possible story ideas that says, "event songs," but I could never remember why. Then I was reading Charles Hirschberg and Mark Zwonitzer's, Will You Miss me When I'm Gone?: The Carter Family & Their Legacy in American Music and was reminded of Andy's story (that book is great). I also recommend the always-useful, Country Music USA, by Bill C. Malone for more on Andy and his era as well as Creating Country Music: Fabricating Authenticity by Richard A. Peterson. If you want more about poor Floyd Collins, you could turn to Robert K. Murray and Roger W. Bruckner's, Trapped!: The Story of Floyd Collins.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 6, 2023] Brandee Younger returns to the show, this time in-studio, to perform songs live from her new album, Brand New Life. The album celebrates the work of trailblazing jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby and features contributions from Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Meshell Ndegeocello and Makaya McCraven.

En ufravigelig sandhed som ikke engang Natsværmeren kan stikke af fra. Danish Fiddle Quartet, Michel Legrand, Berlioz, Clare Deak, Dorothy Ashby med flere, byder natten velkommen. Vært: Minna Grooss.

Bienvenidos amantes de la música, queremos agradecer vuestra compañía durante este 2023, en este episodio vamos a revisar algunos temas de los programas que fueron más importantes para nosotros durante este año. Esperamos que lo disfruten! 1. Dorothy Ashby. 2. Michel Camilo. 3. Dave Grusin. 4. Dave Brubeck Quartet. 5. Alberta Hunter. 6. Lee Ritenour. 7. Roy Haynes. *Suscríbete a nuestro canal. Si ya lo has hecho, considera apoyarnos en Patreon como mecenas para hacer sustentable nuestro programa y mantener nuestro viaje en vuelo. (Podrás acceder a episodios anticipados y exclusivos)patreon.com/ViajeJazz?fan_landing=true *Ayúdanos con un Me gusta, Comparte y Comenta. * En viajealmundodeljazz.com encuentra un reproductor de Jazz Moderno y Jazz Clásico.

THIS WEEK's BIRDS: South African jazz from Joe Malinga; The Jazz Doctors (Bang, Lowe, Charles, Garrett); Cameroonian singer, actress, seamstress, and poet Liza Nfwa; from Ethiopia: Aselfech Ashine & Getenesh Kebret; The Abyssinia Band;  Les Amazons de Guinée; Don Cherry; from Greece:  Nikos Karakostas; Poly Panou; Algerian cha'abi from Akli Yahyatene; This is Our Language Quartet (Amado, McPhee, Kessler, Corsano); Dorothy Ashby; new music from Nova Jazzers w. Munir Bashir & Rabbi Abou-Khalil; much, much more ...! LISTEN LIVE: Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI: 88.1FM Ithaca, 89.7FM Odessa, 91.9FM WINO Watkins Glen. and WORLDWIDE online at WRFI.ORG.  via PODBEAN:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: hhttps://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks FIND WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR Contact: confbirds@gmail.com  

In jazz, two legendary harp musicians come to mind. Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. Now, there is a third musician whose image immediately erupts into focus. For harp artist, educator, and Grammy nominated musician Brandee Younger, both Ashby and Coltrane made a tremendous impact on her. And with her latest recording, Brand New Life, on Impulse Records, Brandee Younger embraces Ashby and her impact on the harp. I caught up with Grammy nominated harpist Brandee Younger at the Spoleto Jazz Festival in Charleston, North Carolina. This was a major opportunity for me to learn how the harp, this extraordinarily large instrument, can be used in improvisational jazz. I am unfamiliar with how to play the harp so talking with Brandee Younger was a good time to learn how she does it. And learning about her major influence, Dorothy Ashby was an extra for me. Brandee's latest recording, Brand New Life, finds her embracing Ashby's compositions and styles as she crosses genres on this album. Chicago producer, drummer and bandleader Mikaya McCraven produced this album, infusing hip-hop and R&B influences in this recording. Some of the artists include Mumu Fresh (Maimouna Yousef), rapper, bassist and singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello and Blue Note recording artist and vibraphonist and bandleader Joel Ross. She was nominated for a Grammy in 2022 for Best Instrumental Composition for “Beautiful is Black” from her 2021 Recording Somewhere Different becoming the first black woman to do so. That same year she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and named winner of the DownBeat Critics Poll in the category of "Rising Star" Miscellaneous Instrument. In 2023 Brandee Younger won in Jazz Journalists Association annual recognition awards in the category Rare Instrument. Brandee's discography includes Somewhere Different (Impulse, 2021)-composition Grammy nominated; Force Majeure (International Anthem Recording Co.) 2021; Soul Awakening (Self-Released) 2019; Wax & Wane (Disk Union) 2016; Prelude (Self-released) 2011. Brandee Younger is currently on the teaching artist faculty at New York University and The New School College of Performing Arts. She also serves as Symphonic and Jazz Harp Artist in Residence at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. The photo of Brandee Younger is by Erin O'Brien.

Bienvenidos amantes de la música, en un tiempo no había espacio para una mujer tocando un instrumento que ni siquiera estaba entre los importantes que se usaban en el Jazz. Eso hace que el trabajo que emprendió Dorothy Ashby con el Arpa sea digno de rescatar y destacar. Ashby estudió piano y pudo haberse quedado ahí, ya que tenía suficiente talento, pero se enamoró del Arpa en su adolescencia y quiso afrontar el desafío de tocarla en el Jazz. El Jazz con sus ritmos complejos, cambios e improvisación, exige todo lo que le falta al Arpa. Pero ella lo logró y consiguió el reconocimiento de sus colegas de esa época como John Coltrane o Charles Mingus, pero el tiempo ha hecho su trabajo en olvidar su legado y por eso visitamos su música en este episodio. Les invitamos a conocer la música de Dorothy Ashby junto al primero que creyó en su potencial, el flautista de Count Basie, Frank Wess con quién publicó sus primeros 3 discos. Los temas son: 1. Jollity (Dorothy Ashby) 2. Pawky (Dorothy Ashby) 3. Canto de Ossanha (Baden Powell- Vinicius de Moraes) 4, Cause I Need It (Dorothy Ashby) *Suscríbete a nuestro canal. Si ya lo has hecho, considera apoyarnos en Patreon como mecenas para hacer sustentable nuestro programa y mantener nuestro viaje en vuelo. (Podrás acceder a episodios anticipados y exclusivos)patreon.com/ViajeJazz?fan_landing=true *Ayúdanos con un Me gusta, Comparte y Comenta. * En viajealmundodeljazz.com encuentra un reproductor de Jazz Moderno y Jazz Clásico.

A music with as complicated and rich a history as jazz is always going to be subject to rediscoveries and reappraisals and we wouldn't want it any other way.  This fortnight's episode focuses on a pioneering practitioner on that truly rare avis, the jazz harp.  Yes, we're diving into the early work of Dorothy Ashby in honor of a new box set celebrating her first six albums.   So throw aside those conceptions of cartoon animals going to heaven and bourgeoisie travelers grooving at the Holiday Inn and join us as we string along with Dorothy.  Dorothy Ashby:  WITH STRINGS ATTACHED (THE JAZZ HARPIST, HIP HARP W/ FRANK WESS, IN A MINOR GROOVE W/ FRANK WESS, SOFT WINDS: THE SWINGING HARP OF DOROTHY ASHBY, DOROTHY ASHBY, and THE FANTASTIC HARP OF DOROTHY ASHBY) .

Harpist Brandee Younger is blazing a trail for her instrument across jazz, soul, and many stops in between. In this episode, she discusses how music by Alice Coltrane, Tabk and the Bangas, and Dorothy Ashby shaped her work. Essential Tremors is produced by Matt Byars and Lee Gardner and distributed by Your Public Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[REBROADCAST FROM Apr 6, 2023] Brandee Younger returns to the show, this time in-studio, to perform songs live from her new album, Brand New Life, out tomorrow. The album celebrates the work of trailblazing jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby and features contributions from Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Meshell Ndegeocello and Makaya McCraven. NOTE: This segment has been edited to remove one performance to which WNYC does not have the rights to include in the podcast.

In this installment of "Album of the Month Club," Tara and Natalie discuss "Now That Everything's Been Said" by The City and "Brand New Life" by Brandee Younger. Learn more about Record Store Society. 

When it comes to instruments that are not easily designed for improvising soloists, there is perhaps none more difficult to handle than the harp. And when it comes to contemporary jazz harpists, there is perhaps none more influential in this moment than Brandee Younger.  From the very beginning, as a young music student growing up on Long Island, Brandee Younger was toeing the line between her classical, orchestral musical education and the hiphop, soul and pop music that she grew up loving. She spent her early years musically code switching, trying to figure out how to make sense of her sensibilities.  But for those who listened closely to the samples on records by Jay Z, Pete Rock, The Pharcyde, J. Dilla, or Common it was clear that the sound of the harp had become part of the language of modern music.  Many of the harp samples heard on those in early hip hop records featured two African American women, who, like Brandee, learned to thrive beyond their perceived limitations: Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. Eventually both Ashby and Coltrane would become two of her biggest influences.  Younger eventually made history as the first Black female solo artist to be nominated for a Grammy - for Best Instrumental Composition in 2021, for “Beautiful is Black” from her album Somewhere Different. She has also worked with the likes of Beyonce, John Legend, Drake & Lauryn Hill, as well as jazz artists including Christian McBride, Kat Edmonson, Marcus Strickland, Kassa Overall, Makaya Mccraven, and Ravi Coltrane. On her recently released album Brand New Life she honors Dorothy Ashby and enlists icons of hip-hop and R&B, including Pete Rock, Mumu Fresh & Meshell Ndegeocello. The album was produced by Makaya Mccraven.  We spoke recently about her journey from orchestra girl to emerging icon, the challenges of playing the harp in a contemporary context, and why she's done running from the harp police and the jazz police. www.third-story.com www.patreon.com/thirdstorypodcast www.wbgo.org/podcast/the-third-story

Forged in the crucible of the early days of the pandemic lockdown in 2020, Force Majeure, the inspirational collaboration between the incomparable harpist Brandee Younger and bassist Dezron Douglas, stands as a shining beacon among the jazz releases of the 21st century. Younger followed up this landmark release in 2021 with Somewhere Different, a powerful statement of talent and her first album on the legendary Impulse Records. On her second release for the label, Brand New Life, Younger doesn't just arrive on the scene—she commands the world's attention. Paying homage to her musical influences, particularly the legendary harpist Dorothy Ashby, Brand New Life not only showcases Younger's deep reverence for the music that shaped her but also her rightful place within its storied history and the boundless future it continues to shape.Join us for a captivating discussion on this extraordinary album! We're exploring the brilliance/future-shock of PIERI, Midland's flawless take on modern country, and looking back at the year in music so far, on this season-ending episode of Discologist.------We're able to bring you great conversations like this and more because of your generous support. Please consider making a one time gift or a recurring donation today!SUPPORTSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/discologist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandee Younger pushes the boundaries of her music by blending the traditional harp sound with hip-hop, jazz, funk and classical. She's played with everyone from Lauryn Hill, to Common, to Pharoah Sanders. Beyoncé even chose one of her tracks for her documentary “Homecoming.” Now, Brandee is paying tribute to a musician who's been a huge influence on her — the late harpist Dorothy Ashby. Brandee talks to Tom about her new album “Brand New Life,” and why she wanted to celebrate Dorothy Ashby on it. Dorothy Ashby's influence on popular music - (1:38) The new record, “Brand New Life.” - (5:47) Why Brandee wants you to know who Dorothy is - (8:48) “Being Black in the harp world is one of the most isolating experiences I've ever had” - (11:05) How Brandee started playing the harp - (12:39) Plus, the Vancouver musician Modern Biology (19:29), also known as Tarun Nayar, makes music from plugging mushrooms and other organic material into synthesizers. Tarun chats with Tom about the beauty of “playing” mushrooms and tells the story behind his new song, “Turkey Tail.”

The celebrated harp player Brandee Younger is preparing for a visit to the Dakota for a headlining show on 5/23. She hopped on the phone with Sean from the Afternoon Cruise to discuss the show, her recent album and the influence of the harpist Dorothy Ashby on Younger's work.

The sonically innovative harpist, Brandee Younger, is revolutionizing the harp for the digital era. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists.  In 2022, she made history by becoming the first black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, and Moses Sumney.   Her current album, Brand New Life, builds on her already rich oeuvre and cements the harp's place in pop culture.  As the title of the album suggests, Brand New Life is about forging new paths–artistic, personal, political, and spiritual. On this album, Younger salutes her musical foremother, the trailblazing harpist Dorothy Ashby, while also speaking to the sentiments of more recent generations. “We're bringing new life to Dorothy Ashby's popular and previously unreleased compositions. We're creating new life…for the instrument,” Younger said. Brand New Life is an album about living fully, in neon bright color. In March of 2022, Younger flew to Chicago and began recording Brand New Life in the home studio of her long-time collaborator and friend, Makaya McCraven, who produced and played drums on the album. In the Windy City, Younger hoped to harness some of Ashby's funky energy from a recording she did there nearly five decades before. Younger gathered artists who have had a sense of kinship with Ashby; from the internationally-lauded neo-soul bassist/vocalist/rapper Meshell Ndegeocello to her long-time bassist Rashaan Carter, plus the legendary rapper and producer Pete Rock and the talented contemporary producer 9th Wonder. The latter producers introduced hip-hop and R&B listeners to Ashby in the 1990s and early 2000s via slick samples. Pete Rock and CL Smooth's 1992 release, “For Pete's Sake,” samples Ashby's 1968 hit “Come Live With Me.” 9th Wonder's remix of singer Amerie's 2003 R&B classic “Why Don't We Fall in Love,” also includes a Dorothy Ashby sample from “Come Live With Me.” With Younger's solo rendition of this heavily sampled song on Brand New Life, she builds a sonic bridge between generations. “I wanted everyone on the record to have a special connection to Dorothy [Ashby]," she said.  For the project, Younger also recorded a number of Ashby's compositions that were never recorded before, alongside Ashby fan favorites and Younger originals.  The emotional complexity of the album is stunningly captured in the title track, “Brand New Life,” an original co-written by Younger and singer, Mumu Fresh. “This love is so deep, time and space couldn't keep you away from me,” Mumu Fresh sings. Younger's playing paints lush details over Mumu Fresh's smooth vocals leaving nothing to be sonically desired. Against the backdrop of current social issues–climate change, racism, health disparities, and women's rights–the song speaks to a desire that many people have for change, for something new in the world. “Brand New Life'' reaches listeners at the level of the human. Love is a subtle but insistent thread throughout the album. The opening track, “You're a Girl For One Man Only,” is a previously unrecorded Dorothy Ashby composition. Sonically, it is tender and evocative of a first kiss or the early seasons of a new romance. Younger recalls the original song's lyrics' more traditional message of romantic longing that we still hear in popular music today. Boy chases girl. Girl succumbs. In Younger's version, there is a sense of agency and exploration. Younger creates a mesmerizing atmosphere. In the second half of the track, we are met with a delicate dance between Joel Ross on vibraphone and Younger on harp, the two instruments pining through the melody.  Brand New Life is part of her steadfast efforts to amplify the contributions of black women harpists and to keep their legacies alive.  Her care for and attention to Dorothy Ashby as a musical ancestor has been consistent throughout her career. Akin to the popular hashtag, #CiteBlackWomen, which demands consumers credit and recognizes black women for their intellectual labor, Younger urges us to recognize Ashby's contribution to the American songbook. The album is part of a larger project of recognizing not only the history of innovators of the distinguished harp – a history that places Ashby and Younger together on a continuum – but also the presence of everyday black women.  “Running Game” was an obscure seven-inch single release originally entitled “Double Talkin'” and featured Ashby on piano. In the song's intro, we hear what sounds like a casual conversation at a black women's beauty salon or at a social gathering of sorts where women freely share advice and observations on life with one another. The voices in the intro are of Younger's mother and aunt. Younger set up listeners by reading the lyrics from Ashby's original. “Every man I meet is double talkin'. "Where did the good men go?” The women candidly respond to the song lyrics. One says, “As far as the game, men have been running game since day one.” The track leads into, “Running Game,” a ballad with inflections of Negro spirituals and the blues.  Here, Younger's expressivity on her instrument is incomparable. As the strings (arranged by DeSean Jones) hum behind her, the “double-talking” gold-digging man comes into full view. “Running Game” ends on a note of optimism, of marching forward despite life's struggles.  Younger was born and raised in Hempstead, New York. As a teen in the early 1990s, she bopped to the beats of artists like LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, and Busta Rhymes. Among these hip-hop greats, she discovered Ashby's music by way of hip-hop legend Pete Rock. She began playing harp at the age of eleven and eventually enrolled at the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford in Connecticut where she studied classical music. It was through the encouragement of legendary saxophonist Jackie McLean that she made her first foray into jazz with the harp.  Hearing Ashby for the first time made her envision new possibilities for herself as a harpist. “She was covering all of these popular tunes and soundtracks [of the time] and I wanted to do that. She's playing pop, jazz, and everyone's sampling her–DJ Premier, Pete Rock, J. Dilla. Hearing, then seeing her as a Black Woman, while I'm this random little isolated black girl playing the harp by myself was everything to me.” Younger forged her way with a small but mighty group of black women harpists as examples—Sarah Lawrence from her hometown, Ann Hobson-Pilot, Dorothy Ashby, and Alice Coltrane—who were consistent sources of inspiration. In 2006, after graduating from Hartt School, Younger went on to develop a name for herself on the jazz and commercial recording scene in New York City. To date, her performance roster is fierce. As a side-woman, she has played alongside jazz icons such as Pharoah Sanders, Ravi Coltrane, Jack DeJohnette, and Reggie Workman. Younger's commitment to carrying the torch can also be seen through her work as a performer and educator. In 2008, she earned a Master of Music from New York University's Steinhardt School. During this time, she began to work seriously as an educator. She has been a guest faculty and lecturer at numerous universities including but not limited to Berklee College of Music, Princeton University, Howard University, and Tulane University. Currently, she serves as a teaching artist faculty at New York University and The New School.    In 2020, Younger was named winner of the DownBeat Critics Poll in the category of "Rising Star" harpist. Her work as a side woman is evidence of Younger's undeniable presence in the sound of contemporary jazz today. In recent years, she has appeared on albums by Lakecia Benjamin, Robert Glasper, Jeremy Pelt, The Baylor Project, and Makaya McCraven, just to name a few. In addition to her contributions as a side-woman, Younger's commitment to honoring the legacy of black women harpists can be seen through her curatorial work. She has curated a number of performances dedicated to honoring the work of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. This work speaks to her dedication as a purveyor of black music and history. In this episode, Brandee shares her background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com

You probably don't think about the harp very often, but Brandee Younger is here to change that. She's part of a new generation of harpists, bringing the instrument to contemporary music while also honoring the heritage of harpists of the past, particularly Dorothy Ashby, who elevated the form from the '50s through the '80s. Younger's harp can be heard on tracks by Alessia Cara, Pete Rock, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, and a mix of other artists across the musical spectrum. She's also an artist in her own right with several solo albums, most recently Brand New Life, where she reworks some of Ashby's songs and takes on a Stevie Wonder song called "If It's Magic." On this episode, Younger talks about her musical journey (including how she discovered the harp and who lugged it around) and breaks down some songs on the album. http://brandeeyounger.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/songfacts https://twitter.com/Songfacts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Hosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanagan https://twitter.com/ofe1818 https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/ corey@songfacts.com Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harpist, collaborator, bandleader, educator, and improviser, Brandee Younger, has mastered the language of Debussy, Ravel, Alice Coltrane, R&B, hip hop, mid 20th century pop, funk, reggae, the blues, and hymns, to name merely a few genres. In her work, she weaves in ALL the sounds of the day- and is not locked into any one genre, just like the great pioneering harpist Dorothy Ashby – who was “way ahead of her time”. Younger's latest effort, Brand New Life, covers and re-imagines some of Dorothy Ashby's unreleased music, recruiting players like bassist/vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello, singer/songwriter/MC Mumu Fresh, guitarist Jeff Parker, drummer Makaya McCraven, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and the great hip hop producer Pete Rock. Brandee Younger brings the killer bass lines, hang time, wide expressive range, and the delicate chords, trills, and sweeps - and demonstrates  different extended harp techniques (pedal slide, prepared harp, playing near the board) - playing solo, in-studio. - Caryn Havlik Set list: “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, “Essence of Ruby”, “Unrest I” Watch "Lift Every Voice and Sing": Watch "Essence of Ruby": Watch "Unrest I":

Strings, strings and more strings in this episode... from those of Brandee Younger's and Dorothy Ashby's harps, to those of the Ulysses String Quartet; from those of the guitars of Marc Ribot, Mariusz Sobanski and Guillaume Vierset, to those of the basses of Meshell Ndegeocello and Clovis Nicolas. The playlist features Hot Mustard, Alanna Royale; Brandee Younger; Meshell Ndegeocello, Julius Rodriguez; Dorothy Ashby; Clovis Nicolas; Ulysses String Quartet; Ikiru; Guillaume Vierset; Sobasnki Music Laboratory; John Zorn, Asmodeus. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/17239727/Mondo-Jazz (from "The End of Time" onward). Happy listening!

In a week where: Cancer and heart disease vaccines ‘ready by end of the decade'.  Jon Rahm wins The Masters. Classified US Intelligence documents leak on Discord servers.  NBA Playoffs begin.  Reggae Sound System Pioneer Jah Shaka dies. In Society: (9:40) Trans people are facing continued static from all corners of society. It's very obvious that it's risen significantly in recent years, but 156% in four years???In Music: (26:14) One of my favourite albums of the year so far is "Harpista" Brandee Younger's "Brand New Life". And just when I thought the album was great, Brandee Younger herself dropped a little history lesson to make it even more great.Lastly, A Long Read! (34:07) We head to WePresent for "Fade To Gray - Why is color disappearing from the world?" by Neelam Tailor. The title explains itself, detailing the slow death of colour in many shades of life.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighLR Interlude - "Sometimesoon" By TeskChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Brandee Younger returns to the show, this time in-studio, to perform songs live from her new album, Brand New Life, out tomorrow. The album celebrates the work of trailblazing jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby and features contributions from Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Meshell Ndegeocello and Makaya McCraven.   NOTE: This segment has been edited to remove one performance to which WNYC does not have the rights to include in the podcast.

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I was so honoured to have this opportunity to talk with the inspiring Destiny Muhammad, who is a California-based jazz harpist and composer. You'll get to hear inspiring stories from her life as well as her music. She had a dream to play the harp but didn't have the opportunity until she was 30 years old. She speaks openly about the challenges in the 1980s due to the crack cocaine trade, her success as a barber, her determination and mentors including John Handy, and her unique perspectives in celebrating the legacies of Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane. When we recorded the episode, I experienced an incredible private concert including several of her original tunes. However, after we listened to the tracks, we agreed it would be even better if she were to record the music separately to have the best possible harp sound, which she generously agreed to do. Like all my episodes this is available as both as a video and a podcast, with transcript: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/destiny-muhammad-jazz-harpist Destiny Muhammad website: https://destinymuhammad.net/ Buy me a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:29) Algorithms (harp) (05:18) Destiny's start on the harp, Stephanie Kaufman Osborne (09:55) learning jazz, Dorothy Ashby, Alice Coltrane, Khalil Shaheed (15:22) John Handy (20:16) Alice Coltrane tribute concerts SF Jazz (26:45) Dorothy Ashby (31:37) If it's magic (harp) (36:06) Shirley Muramoto, San Francisco Symphony (37:00) Amateur Music Network, SF Jazz community jam sessions,  (40:37) Teaching jazz, teaching music (53:14) creative process (59:15) tribute to Rosie Lee Tompkins (01:08:40) lessons learned from running a barbershop (01:21:20) growing up in the projects, dealing with bigotry (01:25:51) compositions for orchestra, Matt Wong arranger (01:29:06) Coltrane (harp) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

Episode 128 of Pudding On The Wrist finds your host, Frozen Lazuras, spinning choice cuts from Saturday Looks Good to Me, Dorothy Ashby, Suicide, Buffy Saint-Marie, Adam Green, Glyders, and so much more.Northern Soul, Doo Wop, Bollywood Hits, Jangly Guitars...  Everything you have ever wanted is here in Pudding On The Wrist.

Episode 88 The Theremin Part 1: From the Beginning to 1970 Playlist Leon Theremin, “Deep Night” (1930 Les Actualités françaises). Soundtrack from a short, early sound film of Leon Theremin playing an RCA production model Theremin. Zinaida Hanenfeldt, Nathaniel Shilkret, Victor Salon Orchestra, “Love (Your Spell is Everywhere)” (1930 Victor). RCA theremin, Zinaida Hanenfeldt; Victor Salon Orchestra conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret. The earliest records made with the Theremin were recorded in 1930 to highlight the release of the RCA Theremin. This was one of the first. This recording session dates from January 17, 1930 and was made in New York at the 28 West 44th St. studio. Billed as a recording of “Orchestra, with theremin soloist,” this was most likely made as a demonstration of the newly introduced RCA Theremin. Seven months later, Lennington Shewell (see next listing) took up making several demonstration records produced by his father, RCA VP G. Dunbar Shewell in the Camden, NJ recording studios. Lennington H. Shewell, “Dancing with Tears in My Eyes” (1930 Victor). Recorced on July 21, 1930, in Camden, NJ Studio 1. Theremin solo, Lennington H. Shewell; piano accompaniment, Edward C. Harsch. Noted as "R.C.A. theremin: Instructions and exercises for playing" and "G. Dunbar Shewell, present." Lennington H. Shewell, “In a Monastery Garden” from “Love Sends A Gift Of Roses” / “In A Monastery Garden” (1935 Victor). Shewell was an American pianist songwriter and Thereminist. He recorded several discs for RCA . Shewell was employed by RCA to travel around the USA demonstrating the Theremin as part of its marketing campaign. His father was George Dunbar Shewell, who was a vice-president of RCA for a time. Clara Rockmore, “The Swan” from Theremin (1977 Delos). Piano, Nadia Reisenberg; Produced by Robert Moog, Shirleigh Moog; Theremin, Clara Rockmore. Rockmore, of course, was the key master of the Theremin back in the 1930s and 40s, having originally learned from Leon Theremin himself. These recordings were later produced by the Moogs in the 1970s and feature some dazzling, virtuoso performances by Rockmore as she interprets many of her favorite classical works. “The Swan” was composed in by Camille Saint-Saëns (1983-1921) that was usually a showcase for a cellist and, with Rockmore's brilliant interpretation, became a much-loved work by Thereminists. Even Samuel Hoffman made a recording of it. Clara Rockmore, “Berceuse” from Theremin (1977 Delos). Piano, Nadia Reisenberg; Produced by Robert Moog, Shirleigh Moog; Theremin, Clara Rockmore. Here Rockmore interprets a piece by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). Lucie Bigelow Rosen, “Concerto in F” b Mortimer Browning (1940, privately recorded practice session). Ms. Rosen recorded this rehearsal in preparation for a live performance. Of great interest is that you can hear her speaking at the beginning and end of the session, and her playing is quite sophisticated. Lucie Bigelow Rosen, “The Old Refrain” by Fritz Kreisler (circa 1940 privately recorded session). Another privately recorded session by Ms. Rosen. Miklós Rózsa, Suite from The Lost Weekend (excerpt) from The Lost Weekend (The Classic Film Score) (1945 privately issued). Conducted, composed by Miklós Rózsa; Theremin, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. “This is a limited-edition recording, produced for the promotional purposes of the composer and is not licensed for public sale. The music was transferred to tape from the original acetate masters.” This was not a score released on a conventional soundtrack. This recording comes from a privately issued disc commissioned by the composer and I date it to around 1970. I wanted to include it because it a notably obscure soundtrack recording Theremin playing by Hoffman from the same era as the more famous and widely distributed Spellbound soundtrack. Harry Revel and Leslie Baxter with Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Lunar Rhapsody” from Music Out Of The Moon: Music Unusual Featuring The Theremin (1947 Capitol). Hoffman, a foot doctor by profession, was one of the best-known Theremin players of his time. Not as persnickety as Rockmore about playing “spooky sounds,” he basically filled a gap in Theremin playing in popular music that Clara Rockmore refused to fill. He played one of the RCA production model Theremins from 1930. His most famous contributions included collaborations with Les Baxter, Miklos Rozsa, Harry Revel, and Bernard Herrmann, and his momentous movie music for Spellbound (1945) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). He was initially a classically trained violinist, and at age 14 he began playing the violin professionally in New York City. By 1936, he had taken up the Theremin and begun featuring it in publicity for his engagements. He quickly gained notoriety using the electronic instrument and he became one of the world's most famous Theremin players. Harry Revel and Leslie Baxter with Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Radar Blues” from Music Out Of The Moon: Music Unusual Featuring The Theremin (1947 Capitol). Harry Revel, Leslie Baxter & Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Fame” from Perfume Set to Music (1948 RCA Victor). Composed by Harry Revel; Orchestra Chorus conducted by Leslie Baxter; Theremin, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. "As interpreted by the British-born composer, Harry Revel, in a musical suite describing six exotic Corday fragrances." Harry Revel, Leslie Baxter & Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Obsession” from Perfume Set to Music (1948 RCA Victor). Composed by Harry Revel; Orchestra Chorus conducted by Leslie Baxter; Theremin, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. "As interpreted by the British-born composer, Harry Revel, in a musical suite describing six exotic Corday fragrances." Elliot Lawrence and His Orchestra, featuring Lucie Bigelow Rosen, “Gigolette” (1949 Columbia). An attempt to bring the Theremin into popular music, this recording by Elliot Lawrence and his Orchestra made at the Columbia 30th Street Studio in Midtown Manhattan features Lucie Bigelow Rosen. Ms. Rosen and her husband Walter were instrumental in providing offices for Leon Theremin to work in New York during the 1930s. The inventor personally made two instruments for her. She was a practiced enthusiast and did much concertizing with the Theremin from about 1935 to 1940. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Remembering Your Lips” from Music for Peace of Mind (1950 Capitol). Orchestra conducted by Billy May; composed by Harry Revel; Theremin, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. “Music for PEACE OF MIND featuring the THEREMIN with orchestra.” Samuel J. Hoffman, “This Room Is My Castle of Quiet” from Music for Peace of Mind (1950 Capitol). Orchestra conducted by Billy May; composed by Harry Revel; Theremin, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. “Music for PEACE OF MIND featuring the THEREMIN with orchestra.” Bernard Herrmann, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Gort,” “The Visor,” “The Telescope” from The Day the Earth Stood Still (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1951 20th Century Fox). Soundtrack recorded at the Twentieth Century Fox Scoring Stage August 1951, reissued in 1993. Composed by Bernard Herrmann; Conducted by Alfred Newman, Bernard Herrmann, Lionel Newman; Theremin by Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. Hoffmnan played one of the RCA production model Theremins from 1930 but by this time around 1950 had modified it to include an external speaker connection for improved recording of the instrument during studio sessions. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Moonlight Sonata” (Theremin Solo with Piano Accompaniment) (1951 Capitol). Eddie Layton, “Laura”, from Organ Moods in Hi-Fi (1955 Mercury). This song is noted as including the “Ethereal sound of the theremin.” Layton was a popular Hammond organ player, later on in his career he played the organ at old Yankee Stadium for nearly 40 years, earning him membership in the New York Sports Hall of Fame. This is his first album, one many, and is notable for using some early organ electronics. “It must be stated that all of the sounds in this album were created by Eddie Layton solely on the Hammond Organ including the rhythm sounds of the bass and guitar, by means of special imported electronic recording devices and microphones.” With the exception of the Theremin, I would add. An unknown Theremin model, most likely vacuum-tube driven, possibly an original RCA model. Monty Kelly And His Orchestra with Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Blue Mirage” from “Blue Mirage”/ “That Sweetheart of Mine” (1955 Essex). Single release from this Orchestra led by Monty Kelly and featuring Hoffman on Theremin. Unknown Artist, “The Fiend Who Walked the West” lobby recording (1958). Theremin or musical saw? This is from an LP recording I have that was used in movie lobbies to entice people to come and see the horror film, The Fiend Who Walked the West (1958). Could this be a Theremin, or a musical saw? I think the latter. I have no information on who played the instrument, but it makes for some curious listening from days gone by while acknowledging one of the key sources of confusion for those who collect Theremin recordings. Sonny Moon And His Orchestra, “Countdown” from “Rememb'ring”/ “Countdown” (1958 Warner Brothers). A 45-RPM single from this short-lived group od the late 1950s. Includes an uncredited Theremin performance. Milton Grayson and Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman Theremin and Orchestra, “I Paid the Penalty” (1960 Royalty Recording Co.). A 45-RPM single about capital punishment. On one side of the record a San Francisco Attorney speaks about capital punishment. On the other side is this vocal by Grayson that dramatizes the subject. This appears to be some sort of public service announcement, but the disc itself bears no clues. This is the only release on this label. The vocal by Grayson is part sermon, part monolog, part song, with the threatening aura of the Theremin provided by Dr. Hoffman. It is undated, so I'm guessing around 1960 when Grayson was most active. Lew Davies And His Orchestra, “Riders in the Sky” from Strange Interlude (1961 Command). From the early sixties comes this wonderful amalgamation of exotica and space-age instruments. The Theremin is played by none other than Walter Sear, later the manager of the Sear Sound Studio in New York and an influential programmer (and sometimes player) of the Moog Modular Synthesizer. Several members of this band also became associated with the Moog Modular, including Bobby Byrne, Sy Mann, and producer Enoch Light. Bass, Bob Haggart, Jack Lesberg; Cimbalom, Michael Szittai; Drums, George Devens, Phil Kraus; Executive Producer, Enoch Light; French Horn, Paul Faulise, Tony Miranda; Guitar, Tony Mottola; Reeds, Al Klink, Ezelle Watson, Phil Bodner, Stanley Webb; Ondioline, Sy Mann; Theremin, Paul Lippman, Walter Sear; Trombone, Bobby Byrne, Dick Hixon, Urbie Green. Yusef Lateef, “Sound Wave,” from A Flat, G Flat And C (1966 Impulse!). An innovative first from Mr. Lateef who foresaw the possibilities of the Theremin for new jazz. Lateef was known for his multi-instrumental talent on Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Oboe and a variety of wooden flutes. Using the Theremin on this one track—I've never heard anything else he recorded with the Theremin—shows how a skilled jazz improviser can use the Theremin for self-expression. I would guess that this Theremin was made by Moog. Theremin, Yusef Lateef; Bass, Reggie Workman; Drums, Roy Brooks; Piano, Hugh Lawson; Produced by Bob Thiele. Captain Beefheart And His Magic Band, “Electricity” from Safe as Milk (1967 Buddah). The Theremin in this case was played by none other than Samuel J. Hoffman using his souped-up RCA Theremin model Theremin. It was perhaps the last appearance on record by Hoffman, who died later in 1967. Apparently, the record company hated the track so much that it led to their being dropped from the label, at which point Frank Zappa came to the rescue. Fifty Foot Hose, “War is Over” (1967) from Ingredients (1997 compilation Del Val). Psychedelic rock group from San Francisco, formed in 1967, disbanded in 1970 and re-formed in 1995. Drums, Gary Duos; Guitar, David Blossom; Theremin, Electronics, Audio Generator, Siren, Cork Marcheschi. Recorded in 1966 in San Francisco. Dorothy Ashby, “Soul Vibrations” from Afro-Harping (1968 Cadet Concept). Unknown Theremin player, although the producers at Cadet/Chess were known to add the instrument to a session, such as those by Rotary Connection. Recorded at Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, February 1968. The song was written by producer Richard Evans, then the go-to producer and de facto label head for Chess Records' jazz imprint Cadet. Perhaps he also played the Theremin, which was probably a Moog Troubadour. The First Theremin Era, “The Barnabas Theme from Dark Shadows" / “Sunset In Siberia” (1969 Epic). "Dark Shadows" was super-popular daytime drama about a vampire on ABC-TV. This record was not an official release of the television show, but an interpretation of the theme that is seldom heard. I thought it's exotic funky treatment was especially worth hearing. The soundtrack for the TV show also included Theremin, possibly played by composer Robert Cobert, but in its more traditional spooky role. This record was produced and arranged by Charlie Calello, a well-known producer who had worked with the Four Seasons (singing group) and later would produce such super stars as Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Laura Nyro, and Barbra Streisand. Mutantes, “Banho De Lua (Tintarella Di Luna)” from Mutantes (1969 Polydor). Brazilian folk-rock-psychedelic group that featured the Theremin blended with many other instruments, both acoustic and electronic. Arranged by, Mutantes; Drums, Sir Ronaldo I. Du Rancharia; Theremin, electronic Instruments, Claudio Régulus. This innovative pop trio from Brazil also collaborated with other artists such as Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil and were threatened by the military government of Brazil. What Theremin did they use? Several Moog models would have been available, but they also may have built their own. One photo I've seen suggested that they built their own. Lothar and the Hand People, “It Comes on Anyhow” from Machines: Amherst 1969 (2020 Modern Harmonic). Live recording from 1969 featuring the Moog Modular Synthesizer played by Paul Conly and the Moog Theremin played by vocalist John Emelin. On this track, the synthesizer and Theremin sounds are intermingled, making it a fun challenge to distinguish between the two of them. Bass, Rusty Ford; Drums, Tom Flye; Guitar, Kim King; Keyboards, Moog Modular Synthesizer, Paul Conly; Vocals, Moog Troubadour Theremin (“Lothar”), John Emelin. Lothar and the Hand People, “Today Is Only Yesterday's Tomorrow” from Machines: Amherst 1969 (2020 Modern Harmonic). This track was recorded live in 1969. John Emelin starts by introducing the Moog Theremin, called “Lothar.” Bass, Rusty Ford; Drums, Tom Flye; Guitar, Kim King; Keyboards, Moog Modular Synthesizer, Paul Conly; Vocals, Moog Troubadour Theremin (“Lothar”), John Emelin. Opening background tracks: Bernard Herrmann, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman, “Prelude, Outer Space” (excerpt), from The Day the Earth Stood Still (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1951 20th Century Fox). Soundtrack recorded at the Twentieth Century Fox Scoring Stage August 1951, reissued in 1993. Composed by Bernard Herrmann; Conducted by Alfred Newman, Bernard Herrmann, Lionel Newman; Theremin by Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. Zinaida Hanenfeldt, Nathaniel Shilkret, Victor Salon Orchestra, “(I'm a dreamer) Aren't we all?” (1930 Victor). “Orchestra, with theremin soloist.” Theremin, Zinaida Hanenfeldt. Recorded January 17, 1930 in New York at the 28 West 44th St. studio. Samuel J. Hoffman, “The Swan”( Saint-Saens) from “Moonlight Sonata” / “The Swan” (1951 Capitol). Arranged and performed on the Theremin by “Dr. Hoffman.” Orchestra and Chorus Under the Direction Of Leslie Baxter, Dr. Samuel Hoffman, “Struttin' with Clayton” from “Jet” / “Struttin' With Clayton” (1950 RCA Victor). Theremin, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. Miklós Rózsa, “Dementia” from The Lost Weekend (The Classic Film Score) (1945 privately issued). Conducted, composed by Miklós Rózsa; Theremin, Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman. This podcast is not intended as a thorough history of the Theremin itself. There are many excellent resources that provide that, including my own book on the history of electronic music, the Bob Moog Foundation website, Albert Glinsky's wonderful book about Leon Theremin, and the entire Theremin World website that is devoted to everything Theremin. I urgently suggest that you consult those resources for more detail on the actual history of the instrument and the people behind it. Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation: For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations.

«If its magic, then why cant it be everlasting?» singt Stevie Wonder – und Dorothy Ashby ist mit ihrer Harfe das Tüpfelchen auf dem i der Magie. Dass ausgerechnet sie den grossen Stevie Wonder begleitet, ist weniger magisch als einfach konsequent: Keine spielt in ihrer Zeit die Harfe so wie sie. Wie sie das schaffte, wie sie die Harfe zum Grooven und Tanzen brachte, ihr einen neuen Platz verschaffte auf der musikalischen Landkarte und darüber hinaus gründlich aufräumte mit Vorurteilen gegenüber der Harfe im Jazz und überhaupt in der Musik, auch gegenüber afroamerikanischen Komponistinnen, das diskutiert die deutsche Harfenistin Kathrin Pechlof in der Jazz Collection mit Jodok Hess.

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As broadcast September 30, 2022 with three of the best around.  Tonight we are very proud to welcome Say She She to the show as our guest artist selectors.  The seven piece Chic-centric band are fronted by three amazing vocalists in Nya Gazelle Brown, Piya Malik, and Sabrina Mileo Cunningham, and it was brilliant to have all three of these sirens on the show to chat their favorite tunes and what's coming up on their debut album Prism.  An interview not to be missed for those of you that love music and fighting the good fight, Prism drops everywhere next Friday October 7 via Colemine's Karma Chief Imprint.  Pre-order here#feelthegravityTracklist (st:rt)Part I (00:00)Patrice Rushen - Remind MeGhost Funk Orchestra - Why?79.5 - Sisters UnarmedCortex - La RueSay She She - NORMASay She She - Pink Roses Part II (33:33)Yusef Lateef - Love Theme from SpartacusHailu Mergia & The Walias - EndegenaBettye Swan - Make Me YoursDonnie & Joe Emerson - Thoughts In My MindThe Olympians - Pluto's LamentBenny Trokan - Get It in the EndThe Diasonics - Andromeda Part III (62:08)Say She She – PrismGloria Williams – Sister FunkJalen Ngonda – Just like you used toRotary Connection – Sunshine of Your LoveDorothy Ashby – Cause I Need ItRamsey Lewis – Les FleurYusef Lateef – The Plum Blossom Part IV (1:45:31)Say She She – Forget Me NotAltin Gun – Goca DunyaEbo Taylor – Will You PromiseJoe Meek – I Hear A New WorldEsmeray – Oylum OylumKim Jung Mi 김정미 – Ganadaramabasa 가나다라마바사

O episódio desta semana conta com Laurie Anderson, Dorothy Ashby, Judee Sill, Joe Hisaishi, Kiwi Jr, John Cale, entre outros.   Com Gonçalo Formiga & Zé Maldito dos Cave Story

Filmmakers Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein tell us about their new Ken Burns documentary on PBS, “The U.S. & the Holocaust.” Plus, artist Lava Thomas examines layers of history in her new exhibition, “Homecoming.” And H. Johnson stops by to teach us about jazz harpist and composer, Dorothy Ashby.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New year show from the legend that is Jazzy The Gee ! (AKA Geoff McConnell) 1. Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger. - Wise One.2. Amanda Whiting. - Gone.3. Dorothy Ashby. - Little Sunflower.4. Luiz Morais. - Waltz For Us Two.5. Anna Rodriguez & Eliseo Lioreda. - Ausencia.6. La Tata Mendoza. - Arrurru.7. Deep Jazz Project. - Feeling Like The Sunshine.8. Orange Factory. - Shame.9. Bright & Findlay. - Slow Dance. Jazz Mix.10. Emanative Ft Deborah Jordan. - Stars Collide. Petite Planete Pt ll Mix.11. Kamasi Washington. - My Family.

As broadcast June 10, 2021 with extra fabric for the podcast fitting room.  On the 17th anniversary of Ray Charles' transformation, we pay tribute to start the show, noting the incredible work of a man who didn't just revolutionize a couple of genres, but all of them.  For the rest of our funk & soul first hour, there's new tunes out from Polo & Pan, Robert Glasper, and Otis Kane just to name a few, and we dusted a few old school joints in there as well for good measure while also sending some positive energy towards the victims of a horrific accident that happened in Gwangju yesterday.  Dan Lloyd joins us for the 2nd hour on our AMPED feature, and with big albums out tomorrow from Garbage, Sleater-Kinney, and a host of others in the rock world, there is a ton to explore there as well.#feelthegravityTracklisting:Part I (00:00)Ray Charles – I've Got News For YouPolo & Pan feat Channel Tres – TunnelLucky Daye – Running BlindOtis Kane feat KALLITECHNIS – Good LoveDeRobert & The Half Truths – Walk ForwardBacao Rhythm & Steel Band – I Need Somebody to Love Tonight Part II (31:55)Donald Byrd – Christo RedentorRobert Glasper feat Alex Isley – Main ThemeDorothy Ashby – Come Live with MeMaston feat L'éclair – SouvenirOliver Nelson – Skull SessionDonald Byrd – Woman of the World Part III (60:40)AFI – Far Too NearGarbage – No Gods No MastersJim Ward – Paper FishSleater-Kinney – High in the GrassMammoth WVH – Mammoth Part IV (90:43)Descendents – NightageTom Morello and the Bloody Beetroots – Radium GirlsVolbeat – Wait a Minute My GirlLaura Stevenson – StateNoel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Flying on the GroundJoey Cape – It Could Be Real 

It's birds of feather in this episode–Gary Peacock joins us to talk about a live date from 1999 featuring his long-time colleagues, the late great Paul Bley and Paul Motian. But first is Brandee Younger, one of the bright lights in today's music vanguard, and the hippest harpist since Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane.  From leader, to side gigs, and mix tape compilations, it's an endless list that proves how in demand Younger is. She's paid her dues with the likes of Clark Terry, Jackie McLean, and Quincy Jones, and cut her teeth with John Legend, Makaya McCraven, and Postmodern Jukebox. Her Soul Awakening is a wake up call to anyone craving something from the celestial crossroads–its somewhere in-between hip-hop in the classical world, but with the backdrop of jazz. Taking cue from Ornette Coleman's "When The Blues Leave," Gary Peacock, Paul Bley, and Paul Motian's live date has finally seen the light of day 20 years later. As to be expected from this legendary trio of players, the music is brilliant with incisive swing that the three improvised with charm. Not to mention a subtlety that proves telepathy is possible–at least among musicians. ABOUT THE MAJOR SCALE: Your attention please to a new program that celebrates and takes a fresh and bold look at the great American art form- JAZZ!!! The Major Scale is the title, the motto and the mission are, Jazz- past, present, future, and everything in between. A lot of focus will be on new and fresh sounds, deep cuts, closer looks at underrated artists, taking a different look at some of the titans of the genre, and getting the two cents worth from a number of surprise guests and sources. The Major Scale can boast amongst it's guests- legends like Herbie Hancock, Tom Scott, and Ahmad Jamal. The up and coming and the underrated-Kamasi Washington, Mia Doi Todd, Michael Blake. Fresh perspectives and commentary from the likes of Rock legend Al Kooper, who weighed in on the gospel. From The New Yorker, Amanda Petrusich expounds on her article about the movement to rename the Williamsburg Bridge in honor of Sonny Rollins. We explore the Soul-Jazz experiments of the Rascals. Grace Kelly from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert talks about her pop-up/flash mob concerts. Plus Thundercat, Henry Mancini, Ghostface Killah, Jaimie Branch, Nels Cline, Badbadnotgood, Cecil Taylor, and more get pick up on the Major Scale radar. Produced in Central Florida, this program seeks to become one of the defining voices of this Native American art form, and everything else that finds itself under it's umbrella. Think about programming and content found on the likes of World Cafe, Philadelphia, PA. Tiny Desk from Washington D.C., and KEXP Live from Seattle, WA. and that's what the Major Scale strives to do. For the curious, and lovers of music who like the details in between. ABOUT KYLE EAGLE (Host): Kyle Eagle has been a contributing writer and producer for the NPR-WBGO, WUCF, WPRK, Wax Poetics, The Orlando Weekly, Artbourne, and The Fiscal Times, as well as several music and film releases- Light in the Attic's documentary "This Is Gary McFarland", and an upcoming film on composer Jack Nietzsche. Recordings- Call Me-Jack Wilson, Live at the Penthouse, Grachan Moncur III, Chico Hamilton, and Andy Bey. ABOUT CHRIS BARANYI (Producer): Chris Baranyi is a sound engineer and music producer. He splits his time between designing AV systems for theme parks and recording music. Chris has worked with many Orlando area musicians with backgrounds in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, funk, new age, and classical. Some of which have been featured on NPR's Echoes. His passion includes jazz, vintage microphones, and hot sauce.

Drugs at Disneyland, Heavy Metal Parking Lot, Terry Crews... I answer your burning questions PLUS I debut another brand new Mayer Hawthorne song! Are you not entertained?! Tracklist: Mark Capanni "I Believe in Miracles" sir Was "In the Midst" sir Was "Deployed (feat. Little Dragon)" Pure Essence "Third Rock" Frida "I See Red" Judas Priest "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" Lenny Kravitz "Believe" Mocky "Sweet Things" Parliament "Long Way Around" Andre 3000 "Me&My (To Bury Your Parents)" Rotary Connection "Didn't Want to Have to Do It" James Brown "Stoned to the Bone" Dorothy Ashby "Little Sunflower" Freddie Hubbard "Little Sunflower" Mayer Hawthorne "Over" Neil Young "On the Beach"