Fred Ryan Radio

02/01/2026

Modern Jazz Quartet, so good.

Thanks for all fans and Happy New Year!! 🥂

Milt Jackson, byname of Milton Jackson, also called Bags, (born January 1, 1923, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. - died October 9, 1999, New York, New York), American jazz musician, the first and most influential vibraphone improviser of the postwar, modern jazz era.

Jackson began playing the vibraphone (also called vibes or vibraharp) professionally at age 16. He attended Michigan State University and joined ’s sextet in 1945; he then worked with Gillespie’s big band and later returned to play vibraphone and piano in Gillespie’s sextet (1950–52). He also freelanced with leading bop musicians in New York City and played in the band (1949–50).

He was a cofounder of the (MJQ), which was his principal performance vehicle during 1952–74, and he subsequently played in numerous MJQ reunion tours. Meanwhile, he recorded often as sideman, including classic sessions with (“Evidence,” “Criss Cross,” “Straight, No Chaser”) and (“Bags’ Groove”), and as leader, including performances with top tenor saxophonists , , and . He continued to tour and record in the 1990s; one of his last recordings was with jazz legends and , with whom Jackson had formed the Very Tall Band years earlier.

31/12/2025

https://youtu.be/8hP--iHrJV8?si=6liagqXpE2E1DCKw

Radio in Ireland commenced this day in 1926
2RN was the first radio broadcasting station in the Irish Free State. It began broadcasting on 1 January 1926 CUH FM Hospital Radio

28/12/2025

Happy birthday.

Happy Birthday Nigel Kennedy 🍾🎉🍀

23/12/2025

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight—
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

CUH FM Hospital Radio

21/12/2025

Happy Winter Solstice. Today the noonday Sun is at lowest it will be for a year. Just 15 degrees in the sky here in Cork. And from here our days will start getting longer and brighter.😀
Listen to music on CUH FM Hospital Radio 102fm to add even more sunshine to your life.

18/12/2025

Compliments of the Season with Fred Ryan on CUH FM Hospital Radio.
Join him for jazzy Christmas music this Friday night from 8:00 pm to 10:00 on CUH102fm Hospital Radio or listen to us on the internet.
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08/12/2025

THE MAN
Sammy Davis, Jr. is considered by many to have been the world’s greatest entertainer.

In addition to Sammy’s unmistakable voice and talents as a dancer, he was also a Broadway headliner, a television and film actor, a comic and impressionist, a multi-instrumentalist and a bestselling author.

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth: 8 December 1925

04/12/2025

Wonderful guitarist, songwriter, and musician.

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Stephen Lee Cropper, who died peacefully in Nashville today at the age of 84.

Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent touched
millions of lives around the world. As the legendary guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.‘s and the architect of the Stax Records sound, he helped create some of the most enduring songs in music history, including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Soul Man,” “Knock on Wood,” and “In the Midnight Hour.” A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Grammy Award winner, and
Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree, Steve’s influence on American music is immeasurable.

While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve
will live forever through his music. Every note he played, every song he wrote, and every artist
he inspired ensures that his spirit and artistry will continue to move people for generations.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Angel Cropper; his children Andrea and Cameron Cropper, Stevie, and Ashley, along with countless musicians and fans whose lives he transformed through his extraordinary gift.
The family thanks everyone for their love, support, and respect for their privacy during this difficult time.

04/12/2025

Join Fred Ryan on CUH FM Hospital Radio with Christmas jazz, Friday night 8.00pm to 10.00. Music by artists born in 1925: Sammy, Mel, Oscar, et.al.
Listen to CUH102fm on radio or internet.

27/11/2025

This Friday night, Fred Ryan steps back into the Roaring 1920s, where jazz was young, playful, and full of life. CUH FM Hospital Radio for easy listening jazz, Friday night 8.00pm to 10.00.
Listen to CUH102fm on radio or internet.

23/11/2025

Legend of music. Johnny Mandel born 23 November, 1925

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20/11/2025

Join Fred Ryan on CUH FM Hospital Radio with easy listening jazz. We look back at some great artists born in 1925, 100 years ago. Friday night 8.00pm to 10.00
Listen to CUH102fm on radio or internet.