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Louis Armstrong
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
Caption: Louis Armstrong
Trumpeter Louis Armstrong is consider one of the most important musicians of the 20th century. With his innovations in ensemble playing and his dis...

Bought by WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 18, 2013
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 3
Charles Mingus
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
Caption: Charles Mingus
Charles Mingus is considered one of the most creative and original voices in American jazz. Uniquely sensitive to the plight of the dispossessed, h...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Mar 05, 2013
  • Length: 02:38
  • Purchases: 2
Moments with Jazz Master Jack DeJohnette
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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4 Moments with legendary drummer and NEA Jazz Master Jack DeJohnette

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, WICR, WART FM and more


  • Added: Apr 18, 2012
  • Length: 04:58
  • Purchases: 11
Audio Postcard from the Apollo
From: Tina Pamintuan
Caption: Adriane Anderson holds her copy of the "Thriller" single while waiting in line to attend the Michael Jackson Tribute at the Apollo Theater., Credit: Tina Pamintuan
Outside the Apollo Theater in Harlem, fans and well-wishers gathered to pay tribute to Michael Jackson.

  • Added: Jul 07, 2009
  • Length: 02:07
A Musician's Life: Blues guitarist and songwriter Michael Hill
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
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Michael Hill says he doesn't judge people but he does judge actions. His music addresses the injustices he sees in the neighborhoods of New York a...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and Mississippi Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Dec 23, 2008
  • Length: 05:01
  • Purchases: 2
A Musician's Life: C.J. Chenier ( the prince of Zydeco music)
From: WXPN
Series: A Musician's Life
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As a young sax player, C.J. Chenier planned to pursue a career in jazz. Then his father Zydeco great Clifton Chenier, recruited his son to play in...

Bought by WGDR


  • Added: Nov 20, 2008
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Abbey Lincoln on Thelonius Monk's Influence
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Thelonius Monk's vote of confidence helped NEA Jazz Master Abbey Lincoln develop into one of the best jazz singers and songwriters of our time.

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, WUSF, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 11
Chico Hamilton Discusses Interplay Between Performer and Audience
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Drummer and NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton talks about the interplay between performer and audience, performing with Duke Ellington, and touring du...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Harford Community Radio, Delmarva Public Media, WUSF and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 19
NEA Jazz Master Slide Hampton on the Art of Improvisation
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Slide Hampton on the art of improvisation: "If you don't know how to improvise, you're gonna find yourself in a lot of stressful si...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media, WICR and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 20
Ramsey Lewis on "The In-Crowd"
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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2007 NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis is probably best known for his 1965 surprise hit "The In-Crowd." The title track appeared on his trio's 17th alb...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 23
Shirley Horn on Working with Miles Davis
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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Miles Davis and NEA Jazz Master Shirley Horn were not only close friends; they shared a similar musical style. They recorded "You Won't Forget Me"...

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media, Harford Community Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 01:29
  • Purchases: 22
Herbie Hancock Discusses the Popularity of "Watermelon Man"
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
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NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock discusses the popularity of his 1961 jazz classic, "Watermelon Man."

Bought by Harford Community Radio, WRTI, Harford Community Radio, KCSM, Delmarva Public Media and more


  • Added: Mar 28, 2008
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 22
Billy Taylor - Unsung Jazz Players 2 of 2
From: Richard Paul
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Billy Taylor and Frank Wess talk about great musicians who never left town

  • Added: Aug 19, 2007
  • Length: 07:36
Billy Taylor - Fats Waller
From: Richard Paul
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Billy Taylor and Frank Wess talk about DC's Lincoln Theater and meeting Fats Waller

  • Added: Aug 19, 2007
  • Length: 06:30
Billy Taylor - Henry Grant
From: Richard Paul
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Billy Taylor and Frank Wess talk about their first music teacher

  • Added: Aug 19, 2007
  • Length: 06:50
Billy Taylor - Jelly Roll and Lester Young
From: Richard Paul
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Billy Taylor and Frank Wess talk about encounters with Jelly Roll Morton & Lester Young

Bought by Radio Catskill and WCVE


  • Added: Aug 19, 2007
  • Length: 08:01
  • Purchases: 2
Billy Taylor - Unsung Jazz Players 1 of 2
From: Richard Paul
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Billy Taylor and Frank Wess talk about great musicians who never left town

  • Added: Aug 19, 2007
  • Length: 07:34
Choral Music - Tallahassee Boys Choir
From: Richard Paul
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Explanation of the tradition of choral singing at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Bought by WTIP, WEFT, KXOT Public Radio, and WBHM


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 08:52
  • Purchases: 4
Gospel Quartets - Blind Boys of Alabama
From: Richard Paul
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Clarence Fountain of the Blind Boys of Alabama talks about gospel singing

Bought by KPIP-LP, WEFT, and WBHM


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 09:13
  • Purchases: 3
Zydeco - Geno Delafose
From: Richard Paul
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And explanation and a demonstration of Zydeco music

Bought by WEFT


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 07:44
  • Purchases: 1
New Orleans Brass Band
From: Richard Paul
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New Orleans Brass Band described

Bought by KUT and WEFT


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 08:14
  • Purchases: 2
Delta Blues - Super Chikan
From: Richard Paul
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James "Super Chikan" Johnson helps explain the Delta Blues

Bought by WEFT


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 08:20
  • Purchases: 1
A Blue Melody-A Shuffle Beat
From: ARTSEDGE
Series: Blues Journey
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The elements that make a Blues

Bought by WCVE


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 05:33
  • Purchases: 1
Spreading the Joy of Blues
From: ARTSEDGE
Series: Blues Journey
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How the Blues was spread

Bought by WCVE


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 05:23
  • Purchases: 1
A Lasting Legacy
From: ARTSEDGE
Series: Blues Journey
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How the blues grew and changed

Bought by WABE and WCVE


  • Added: Aug 03, 2007
  • Length: 05:58
  • Purchases: 2