Programming of Note: Jazz at Lincoln Center: Basie and the Blues Monday, August 19, 6:00 PM Churning rhythms and unforgettable riffs, in the hands of William Count Basie, caught the essence of Kansas City swin. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with guitarist James Chirillo, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, and vocalist Gregory Porter, make the Basie classics burn.
Soul Serenade: Motown History! Monday, August 19, 7:00 PM  Motown historian Tom Ingrassia joins host Tom Shaker for Motown history and music on this week's show. Tom has also worked with legendary soul artists The Velvelettes and was the creative director for Mary Wilson of The Supremes. It all starts at 7pm!!
Jazz Inspired: Roland Guerin Tuesday, August 20, 6:00 PM At the 2013 Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland, I met and recorded my conversation with New Orleans bassist Roland Guerin. We discussed his New Orleans roots and favorite jazz.
Song Travels with Michael Feinstein: Rob Schwimmer Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 PM Composer/ pianist Rob Schwimmer has worked with top artists such as Simon & Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, and Bette Midler. He joins host Feinstein to talk about the endurance of standards and to perform a few of his favorites. JazzSet: Sean Jones & Jeff Tain Watts at the Detroit Jazz Festival Friday, August 23, 6:00 PM  Of 2011 Artist-in-Residence Watts' group with Marcus Strickland, Lawrence Fields, and Christian McBride, our photographer noted his opinion: "They put down a set that was both relentlessly swinging and beautiful... [It was] the highlight of the acts I caught..."
Inquiry: Carrie Crane & Richard Bradley Sunday, August 25, 9:00 PM Carrie Crane's latest series of work is the result of her artistic responses to a researcher's work in the Clark University Physics Department.
Inquiry welcomes back Richard A. Bradley, Associate Professor in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University. Tune in and you will never look at spiders the same again. Business Beat: Nicole Belanger & Atina Diffley Sunday, August 25, 10:00 PM Growing evidence suggests that organic farming may be here to stay. For example, when the Regional Environmental Council held its first Slow Food Gala at the College of the Holy Cross in 2005, it was able to locally source - that is, within 100 miles - only a small portion of the organic food served during that event. Last year, the amount had risen dramatically to 95 percent. Read More... Public Eye: Brenda Wineapple Sunday, August 25, 10:30 PM America has always had periods of confidence, crisis and compromise. But did we handle it any different? Tune in this Sunday evening at 10:30 when Al speaks with award winning author and historian Brenda Wineapple. Her new book, Ecstatic Nation takes a look back at how this country handled such issues. |
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