VPR Program: Jazz with George Thomas

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Jazz: Gus Kahn Friday, 11/06/09 10pm We sample some of the many song lyrics written by Gus Kahn on his birthday, including "I'll Never Be The Same" and "Makin' Whopee." We also celebrate the birthday of trumpeter Arturo Sandoval.
Jazz: Blues & Hues Thursday, 11/05/09 9pm We hear the theme of Blues & Hues with Jimmy Witherspoon's blues vocals, Jay McShann's piano and Nina Simone's blues piano and vocals.
Jazz: Ralph Sutton Wednesday, 11/04/09 9pm
We celebrate the birthday of stride pianist Ralph Sutton and feature some recent favorites including the duet album with trumpeter Mark Isham and Australian vocalist Kate Ceberano.
Jazz: Sippie Wallace Tuesday, 11/03/09 9pm We begin with the vocals of Sippie Wallace, her Classic Blues inspired a young Bonnie Raitt. New releases and some Archie Shepp fill out the hours.
Jazz: Kurt Elling, Phil Woods, Frank Kimbrough & Full Moon Monday, 11/02/09 9pm We celebrate birthdays of the Chicago vocalist Kurt Elling, alto saxophonist Phil Woods, pianist Frank Kimbrough & enjoy several takes on the Full Beaver Moon.
Jazz: Halloween Friday, 10/30/09 10pm
We scare ourselves silly with spooky, trite & profound jazz Halloween music gathered together, carved up and lit by a candle. The classic Blues For Dracula with Philly Joe Jones makes an appearence.
Jazz: Zoot Sims Thursday, 10/29/09 9pm From his part in the Four Brothers version of Woody Herman's band to his duets with guitarist Joe Pass, we sample & celebrate Zoot Sims' tenor sax. We also hear his wonderful work with the unique violinist Joe Venuti.
Jazz: Andy Bey & Latin Jazz Wednesday, 10/28/09 9pm We celebrate the birthday of Andy Bey, who with his piano and vocals, often at a whisper, takes jazz standards and quietly re-works them into short story gems. Classic Art Blakey begins each hour.
Jazz: Dee Dee Bridgewater & New Releases Tuesday, 10/27/09 9pm Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater comes to town November 1st at the Flynn in Burlington and we sample of her work. New releases included the Roy Hargrove Big Band and Brian Lynch's Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra.
Jazz: Charlie Barnet, Warne Marsh, Eddie Henderson, Mahalia Jackson Monday, 10/26/09 9pm We enjoy the range of jazz by celebrating the birthdays of bandleader & alto saxophonist Charlie Barnet, Warne Marsh's tenor sax, Eddie Henderson's trumpet and the greatest singer of gospel - Mahalia Jackson.
Jazz: Membership Drive Friday, 10/23/09 10pm Join fellow fans of jazz by calling 1-800-639-6391 and make a pledge to VPR for jazz and for all the programming that you enjoy. Many thanks.
Jazz: Melodic & New Orleans Thursday, 10/22/09 9pm Join our Membership Drive as we share melodic and New Orleans jazz to inspire you to call & make a financial pledge of support for VPR.

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