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This Wednesday, February 1st from 9-10pm, KJAZZ is pleased to present a broadcast of Jazz Tracks at Union Station from April 24th, 2022. The program features music from Bobby Bradford’s ’Stealin’ Home — A Jackie Robinson Suite,” Sam Gendel with Blake Mills and Benny Bock, and Joey De Leon’s rumba ensemble. This broadcast is made possible by KJazz with support from Metro Art Los Angeles.
With ‘Face To Face,’ Blue Note organist Baby Face Willette brought a distinctive sound and a new dynamism to jazz before disappearing into obscurity.
With 'Face To Face,' Blue Note organist Baby Face Willette brought a distinctive sound to jazz before disappearing into obscurity.
Out on March 24, the new record sees Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra in tandem with Mattiel Brown, Kelly Clarkson and more.
Jeff Goldblum announces the release of a new EP 'Plays Well With Others' featuring Kelly Clarkson and set for release on March 24, 2023
FEATURES THIS WEEKEND ON NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Saturday, January 28, 2023 2:00pm – 6:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Bo Diddley
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Sharon Lewis and Texas Fire
5:00 – Live at Five – Albert Cummings, “Feel So Good”
Sunday, January 29, 2023 2:00pm – 7:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Alberta Adams
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Sonny Landreth
5:00 – Live at Five – James Cotton, “Live At Antone’s Night Club” (Vinyl)
6:00 – 7:00 – Indie Hour – Indie Artist of the Week – Celso Salim
Jose Rizo is currently in Cuba with a group of KJazz listeners and had the chance to meet up with Cuban Saxophonist Carlos Miyares .
In the 1966 British romantic comedy ‘Alfie,’ it’s Sonny Rollins’s score that steals the leading role.
In the 1966 British romantic comedy Alfie starring Michael Caine, it's Sonny Rollins's score that steals the leading role.
On January 25, 1956, Ella Fitzgerald recorded for Verve Records for the very first time. It was the beginning of a resurgence in the singer’s career.
On January 25, 1956, Ella Fitzgerald recorded for Verve Records for the very first time. It was the beginning of a resurgence in her career.
The clip features an appearance by ‘Satchmo’ from 1955, unseen for several decades.
A 1955 performance by Louis Armstrong on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' has been made available to view for the first time in several decades.
The Miracle Theater in Inglewood presents Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen on March 7th. As a KJazz listener you can get a 20% discount on tickets for this show using the code NOLA when you purchase your tickets at www.themiracleinglewood.com.
A look at the legacy of the pioneering album.
In an exclusive interview, Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn talk about the legacy of the album that took Miles Davis “where he wanted to go.”
Vocalist Laila Biali performs tomorrow, Saturday, January 21 at 8pm at the Smothers Theatre (Pepperdine University's Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts). She’ll be joined by NYC rhythm section Matt Aronoff and Jared Schonig. More info are tickets are at http://bit.ly/3D2sDFY.
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra are coming to THE ORPHEUM THEATRE on Saturday, March 25 featuring Goldblum on piano, with guitarist John Storie, bassist Alex Frank, organist Joe Bagg, saxophonists James King and Scott Gilman, and drummer Kenny Elliott. Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/3XJkaPZ
FEATURES THIS WEEKEND ON NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Saturday, January 21, 2023 2:00pm – 6:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Elmore James
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Janis Joplin
5:00 – Live at Five – Fleetwood Mac, “Live At The Boston Tea Party”
Sunday, January 22, 2023 2:00pm – 7:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Sunnyland Slim
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Junior Wells
5:00 – Live at Five – Cafe R&B, “Very Live”
6:00 – 7:00 – Indie Hour – Indie Artist of the Week – The Norman Sylvester Band
Subtitled ‘The Contemporary Records Recordings’, the new release explores Rollins’ output for Lester Koenig’s revered Los Angeles jazz label.
'Go West', a new three-disc collection of jazz legend Sonny Rollins' Contemporary Records recordings is due out through Craft on June 23
With an effortless sense of cool, ‘Nat King Cole At The Sands’ found the pianist and singer proving he could swing as well as Sinatra in Vegas.
With an effortless sense of cool, ‘Nat King Cole At The Sands’ found Cole proving he could swing as well as Sinatra in Vegas.
An introduction to one of the most explosive and charismatic drummers in jazz history.
An introduction to the best songs of Gene Krupa is an introduction to one of the most explosive and charismatic drummers in jazz history.
Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The iconic leader changed the world with his words, leaving a legacy of love, peace, freedom and equality for all.
FEATURES THIS WEEKEND ON NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Saturday, January 14, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Etta James
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Jimmy Dawkins
4:30 – Special Tribute – Jeff Beck
5:00 – Live at Five – Roy Buchanan, “Live Stock”
Sunday, January 15, 2022 2:00pm – 7:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Lightnin’ Hopkins
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Dennis Jones
5:00 – Live at Five – Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, “You Asked For It… LIVE”
6:00 – 7:00 – Indie Hour – Indie Artist of the Week – Blue Mountain Tribe, “Oh Great Warrior!”
Monday, January 16, 2022 2:00pm – 7:00pm
BLUE MONDAY!
3:00 – Blue Spotlight – P*e Wee Crayton
3:30 – Blue Spotlight – Pops Staples
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Big Mama Thornton
4:30 – Blue Spotlight – Mighty Sam McClain
5:00 – Blue Spotlight – Luther Allison
5:30 – Blue Spotlight – Mavis Staples
6:00 – Blue Spotlight – BB King
6:30 – Blue Spotlight – BB King Live
75 Years Ago, Latin Jazz Was Born. Its Offspring Are Going Strong.
A concert at Town Hall this week that will be led by Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra celebrates the legacies of Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo and Chico O’Farrill.
Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player's guitar player, has died at the age of 78.
Beck first came to prominence with the Yardbirds and then went out on his own in a solo career that incorporated hard rock, jazz, funky blues and even opera.
In 2022, you loved The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts' first “Jazz at Naz Festival” so much —we made it permanent. Our second annual festival kicks off February 2nd, with Christian McBride’s “A Movement Revisited,” celebrating heroes of the Civil Rights movement during Black History Month.
Tickets and info at
www.thesoraya.org/calendar/2022-23-season/jazz-at-naz/
Elvis Costello has worked with icons from the realms of pop, classical, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and more.
Elvis Costello’s collaborative albums have seen him work with everyone from Burt Bacharach to The Roots. We explore some of his best.
A strong case can be made for Max Roach as the most complete drummer in jazz history.
Max Roach’s career as drummer reaches from bebop to hard bop to avant-garde and beyond. His best pieces showcase his incredible range.
Kenny Burrell’s ‘Midnight Blue’ blurs the boundaries between jazz and the blues and plays like a slow burn, soundtracking an imaginary film noir.
Kenny Burrell's 'Midnight Blue' blurs the boundaries between jazz and the blues, and plays like the soundtrack to an imaginary film noir.
FEATURES THIS WEEKEND ON NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Saturday, January 7, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Lowell Fulson, “Man Of Motion” (Vinyl)
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – The Lamont Cranston Band
5:00 – Live at Five – Kim Wilson, “Smoking Joint”
Sunday, January 8, 2022 2:00pm – 7:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Blind Lemon Jefferson
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Fenton Robinson
5:00 – Live at Five – Roy Gaines, “Live At Lucerne”
6:00 – 7:00 – Indie Hour – Indie Artist of the Week – Missy Anderson, “In The Moment”
The album oozes swing and helped reconnect jazz lovers with one of the finest bands of the swing era.
Count Basie's 'April in Paris' is a big band classic that oozes sophistication and swings like few other albums of the genre.
A local jazz venue getting some national attention.
L.A.'s Vibrato is the kind of hidden oasis where magic happens, from John Mayer and Stevie Wonder hopping on stage to the Jazz Foundation of America honoring Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman there. The venue was started by the legendary Herb Albert and his daughter Eden. I spoke with Eden.
Save the date!
One of Latin Music’s earliest imprints in the US, Tico was an early home to Tito Rodríguez, Tito Puente, Machito, La Lupe, and Celia Cruz.
Tico Records was an early home to artists that became salsa icons, names like Tito Rodríguez, Tito Puente, Machito, La Lupe, and Celia Cruz.
The book is told in Mulligan’s own words with author Ken Poston, and offers fresh insights into his six-decade career.
'Being Gerry Mulligan: My Life in Music,' the 'intimate chronicle' of the late and revered saxophonist, is out in the UK on January 15.
Join Gary "The Wagman" Wagner today from 2-7pm for a special holiday edition of Nothin' But The Blues.....we like to call it 'Blue Monday.'
Happy New Year! 🎉
Only hours left to make your year end tax-deductible gift to KJazz. Makes your today at jazzandblues.org.
FEATURES THIS WEEKEND ON NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
Saturday, December 31, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Howlin’ Wolf, “Blues From Hell”
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson (RIP)
5:00 – Live at Five – Jeff Healey, “Mess Of Blues”
Sunday, January 1, 2023 2:00pm – 7:00pm
3:00 – Early Blues – Muddy Waters, “The Chess Singles Collection”
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Trampled Under Foot, “Badlands”
5:00 – Live at Five – Bobby Bland & BB King, “Together Again Live”
6:00 – 7:00 – Indie Hour – Indie Artist of the Week – Jack Mack & The Heart Attack Horns, “Back To The Shack”
Monday, January 2, 2023 2:00pm – 7:00pm
BLUE MONDAY! All Feature Sets
2:00 – Live at Two – Koko Taylor, “An Audience With The Queen”
2:30 – Blue Spotlight – Steve Winwood
3:00 – Live at Three – Michael Bloomfield & Al Kooper, “From His Head To His Heart To His Hands”
3:30 – Blue Spotlight – John Primer
4:00 – Blue Spotlight – Buddy Guy - (Rare and Unissued)
4:30 – Blue Spotlight – Gov’t Mule, “Heavy Load Blues”
5:00 – Live at Five – Johnny Winter - Live At Woodstock 1969
5:30 – Blue Spotlight – Billy F. Gibbons
6:00-7:00 – Live at Six – Stevie Ray Vaughan - Live
It was the Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 album featuring their version of the song from The Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ EP.
On December 28, 1968, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 climbed to the top of Billboard’s Bestselling Jazz LPs chart with 'Fool On The Hill.'
Only a few days left to make your end of year donation! Makes yours today at jazzandblues.org.
From kit-bludgeoning belters to dependable backbeat-riders and technically gifted geniuses, these are the best drummers the world has ever known.
From kit-bludgeoning belters to dependable backbeat-riders and technically gifted geniuses, these are the best drummers of all time.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🎄
FEATURES THIS WEEKEND ON NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
ALL CHRISTMAS BLUES!
Saturday, December 24, 2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm
3:00 – David Gogo, “Christmas with the Blues”
4:00 – Mark Baldwin, “Red Hot Christmas Blues”
5:00 – Roomful of Blues. “Roomful of Christmas”
Sunday, December 25, 2022 2:00pm – 7:00pm
3:00 – (Various Artists) - Early Christmas Blues
4:00 – Mindi Abair, “All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues”
5:00 – Hamilton Loomis, “This Season”
6:00 – The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher, “Man! It’s Christmas”
From timeless favorites to new holiday classics, the best Christmas soundtracks will get you in the holiday spirit all season long.
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Join KJazz's José Rizo and Rhonda Hamilton this Sunday from 2-5:30pm as they host the second installment of Jazz Tracks at Union Station. Presned by Metro Art Los Angeles and KJazz, this free event will spotlight performances by Bobby Bradford and Friends in a complete performance of Bradford’s original work 'Stealin’ Home - A Jackie Robinson Suite.' Get more info here at bit.ly/3vqDHsa and we'll see you at Union Station Los Angeles on Sunday!
Don't miss the new documentary 'Oscar Peterson: Black + White,' now playing on Hulu as part of their Black History Month programming.
Live music is back Los Angeles! We’re happy to announce that the Blues Rock Titan Joe Bonamassa will be coming to The @Greek Theatre on Sunday, August 1st! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, head to http://joeb.me/JBLA2021 and get them now, THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT! #AD
Live music is back Los Angeles! We’re happy to announce that the Blues Rock Titan Joe Bonamassa will be coming to The Greek Theatre on Sunday, August 1st! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, head to http://joeb.me/JBLA2021 and get them now, THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT! #AD
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