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Summer’sBest Music:on air,online,on your mobile device

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WBGO is proud to announce The JazzBee, our new showcase for emerg-ing jazz. Broadcast 24 hours a day

at 88.3 HD2, The Jazz Bee also streamsthrough our website (WBGO.org/jazzbee), atNPRMusic.org, and will be syndicated to sta-tions nationwide through the Public RadioExchange.Funded in part by The Corporation for Public

Broadcasting, WBGO’s addition of The JazzBee doubles the number of hours we broad-cast every day, and thus offers an opportunityto introduce listeners to a wide variety ofartists and styles.“There is incredible creativity in the rising

generation of jazz talent,” says Tim Wilkins,WBGO’s digital content manager. “We wantyou to hear where jazz is going next.”The Jazz Bee primarily plays new releases

by young and emerging artists, as well ashighlights from jazz icons during their emerg-ing years. This offers listeners a chance tohear rising jazz stars before they becomehousehold names, and makes connectionsbetween new sounds and the jazz tradition.“We always keep our ear to the ground,”

says Thurston Briscoe, WBGO’s VicePresident/Programming and Production.“When we hear something good, we want ouraudience to hear it, too.” What, you might ask, is a “Jazz Bee?”A bee, of course, is a flying creature that

gets your attention fast when it stings. “TheJazz Bee” can do that. But “bee” has anothermeaning which is more important to us atWBGO: it is a place where people gather toaccomplish an important task together, likeraising a barn or making a quilt. So WBGO’s The Jazz Bee is where we gath-

er, raise up and celebrate the music we love.Come join us at The Jazz Bee.Among the young artists we have featured

on The Jazz Bee are vibraphonist WarrenWolf, drummer Eric Harland and bassist LindaOh. Jazz icons include past giants, such aspianist James P. Johnson and vibraphonistRed Norvo, and artists active on the scenetoday, such as trumpeter Wallace Roney andsaxophonist Mark Turner.We also played an exclusive interview with

pianist Robert Glasper on the release of hisnew CD, Black Radio, on January 29. Glasperintroduced tracks from the album, andexplained how he seeks to combine influ-ences from Hip Hop with the works of jazzmasters, such as Oscar Peterson andMulgrew Miller.“One hallmark of the rising generation in

jazz is their curiosity,” said Wilkins. “Theseyoung artists know where their music comesfrom, and combine their influences in surpris-ing ways.”HD Radio is a free service which transmits

multiple digital signals over a single radio fre-quency, in addition to an analog signal.WBGO, like many public radio stations,rebroadcasts its FM signal digitally at 88.3 HD1, and The Bee at HD2. HD Radio car and home tuners are available throughmajor retailers. The Jazz Bee will also offer additional con-

tent through our website with interviews,videos and articles which highlight differentaspects of the emerging jazz scene. Staytuned for upcoming features on the best newjazz not only from New York and New Jersey,but also Newport, Chicago, Johannesburg,Havana and Tel Aviv.

The Jazz Bee

hd2jazz

Emotional Expressions, theoil paintings and watercolors ofartist JoAnna Lombardi, will be

on display in the WBGO Gallery throughAugust 3, 2012. As a girl, born and raisedin Connecticut, Lombardi relied on herimagination and dreams to fulfill hercuriosity about the world outside of NewHaven. As a young adult she opened theforbidden door to music, art and cultureof all ethnic groups. She was particularlydraw to Motown and R&B music.

To date she has painted the gamut ofemotional expression from jamming jazzmusicians and sexy rock solos to glimpsesinto human suffering and poverty. What

The WBGO Gallery is open to the publicMonday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.WBGO is a wheelchair accessible facility.

ties her work together isher attention to the rawhuman emotion. “I amnot a realist,” she says, “Iinterpret emotion.” Oneof her hallmarks is theuse of intense color,electric pinks and pur-ples, deep reds and

shocking yellows. The juxtaposition of herraw human themes with bold color tech-nique delivers the meaning of the paint-ing straight to the heart of the viewer.

A Night toRemember byJoAnna Lombardi

Newark Today is a monthly, one-hour,live call-in program focusing on social,economic and political topics pertain-ing to Newark. Tune in to WBGO onTuesday, July 31 and Thursday, August23 at 8pm to hear host Andrew Meyerjoined by Newark Mayor Cory Booker.

NEWARK TODAY

Andrew Meyer Hon. Cory Booker

2 UpbeatJuly/August 2012 www.wbgo.org

Upbeat is available in a large print edition upon request.

MarketingManager Brandy Wood

Design/LayoutPenguin Graphics

Pres./CEOCephas Bowles

Sr. VP/COOAmy Niles

VP Programmingand ProductionThurston Briscoe

Music DirectorGary Walker

MEMBER-SUPPORTED Public Radio

54 Park Place Newark, NJ 07102Tel: (973) 624-8880Fax:(973) 824-8888E-mail:upbeat@wbgo.orgWeb Page:www.wbgo.org

Vol. XXXIVNo. 5

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stationnotes

in the wbgo GALLERY

WBGO is proud to announce The JazzBee, our new showcase for emerg-ing jazz. Broadcast 24 hours a day

at 88.3 HD2, The Jazz Bee also streamsthrough our website (WBGO.org/jazzbee), atNPRMusic.org, and will be syndicated to sta-tions nationwide through the Public RadioExchange.Funded in part by The Corporation for Public

Broadcasting, WBGO’s addition of The JazzBee doubles the number of hours we broad-cast every day, and thus offers an opportunityto introduce listeners to a wide variety ofartists and styles.“There is incredible creativity in the rising

generation of jazz talent,” says Tim Wilkins,WBGO’s digital content manager. “We wantyou to hear where jazz is going next.”The Jazz Bee primarily plays new releases

by young and emerging artists, as well ashighlights from jazz icons during their emerg-ing years. This offers listeners a chance tohear rising jazz stars before they becomehousehold names, and makes connectionsbetween new sounds and the jazz tradition.“We always keep our ear to the ground,”

says Thurston Briscoe, WBGO’s VicePresident/Programming and Production.“When we hear something good, we want ouraudience to hear it, too.” What, you might ask, is a “Jazz Bee?”A bee, of course, is a flying creature that

gets your attention fast when it stings. “TheJazz Bee” can do that. But “bee” has anothermeaning which is more important to us atWBGO: it is a place where people gather toaccomplish an important task together, likeraising a barn or making a quilt. So WBGO’s The Jazz Bee is where we gath-

er, raise up and celebrate the music we love.Come join us at The Jazz Bee.Among the young artists we have featured

on The Jazz Bee are vibraphonist WarrenWolf, drummer Eric Harland and bassist LindaOh. Jazz icons include past giants, such aspianist James P. Johnson and vibraphonistRed Norvo, and artists active on the scenetoday, such as trumpeter Wallace Roney andsaxophonist Mark Turner.We also played an exclusive interview with

pianist Robert Glasper on the release of hisnew CD, Black Radio, on January 29. Glasperintroduced tracks from the album, andexplained how he seeks to combine influ-ences from Hip Hop with the works of jazzmasters, such as Oscar Peterson andMulgrew Miller.“One hallmark of the rising generation in

jazz is their curiosity,” said Wilkins. “Theseyoung artists know where their music comesfrom, and combine their influences in surpris-ing ways.”HD Radio is a free service which transmits

multiple digital signals over a single radio fre-quency, in addition to an analog signal.WBGO, like many public radio stations,rebroadcasts its FM signal digitally at 88.3 HD1, and The Bee at HD2. HD Radio car and home tuners are available throughmajor retailers. The Jazz Bee will also offer additional con-

tent through our website with interviews,videos and articles which highlight differentaspects of the emerging jazz scene. Staytuned for upcoming features on the best newjazz not only from New York and New Jersey,but also Newport, Chicago, Johannesburg,Havana and Tel Aviv.

The Jazz Bee

hd2jazz

Emotional Expressions, theoil paintings and watercolors ofartist JoAnna Lombardi, will be

on display in the WBGO Gallery throughAugust 3, 2012. As a girl, born and raisedin Connecticut, Lombardi relied on herimagination and dreams to fulfill hercuriosity about the world outside of NewHaven. As a young adult she opened theforbidden door to music, art and cultureof all ethnic groups. She was particularlydraw to Motown and R&B music.

To date she has painted the gamut ofemotional expression from jamming jazzmusicians and sexy rock solos to glimpsesinto human suffering and poverty. What

The WBGO Gallery is open to the publicMonday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.WBGO is a wheelchair accessible facility.

ties her work together isher attention to the rawhuman emotion. “I amnot a realist,” she says, “Iinterpret emotion.” Oneof her hallmarks is theuse of intense color,electric pinks and pur-ples, deep reds and

shocking yellows. The juxtaposition of herraw human themes with bold color tech-nique delivers the meaning of the paint-ing straight to the heart of the viewer.

A Night toRemember byJoAnna Lombardi

Newark Today is a monthly, one-hour,live call-in program focusing on social,economic and political topics pertain-ing to Newark. Tune in to WBGO onTuesday, July 31 and Thursday, August23 at 8pm to hear host Andrew Meyerjoined by Newark Mayor Cory Booker.

NEWARK TODAY

Andrew Meyer Hon. Cory Booker

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Felix Hernandez: 25 years on WBGO, the original homeof Rhythm RevueIn December 2011, as WBGO was

powering up a new transmitter in TimesSquare, another important milestone wasreached, Felix Hernandez celebrated 25years of Rhythm Revue on WBGO. Forthose who listen to Rhythm Revue, itshould come as no surprise that thisoccasion passed in a quiet fashion, sinceFelix always puts the classic soul he spinsbefore anything else, even his anniver-sary.

Rhythm Revue debuted on WBGO in 1986.

JazzSet: 20th AnniversaryYear Continues

JazzSet continues its 20th anniversaryseason with highlights from recentNewport Jazz Festivals, anticipating liveWBGO coverage from Newport onAugust 4–5. Also on two editions ofJazzSet this summer: music from recentLitchfield, Detroit and Monterey JazzFestivals, and new highlights from theMary Lou Williams Fest at the KennedyCenter in Washington, DC. Performersinclude drummer Allison Miller’s BOOMTIC BOOM and the amazing new pianistChihiro Yamanata. Dee Dee Bridgewaterhosts from the stage. Tune in July 1 and August 5 at 6pm to listen in SurroundSound.

Celebrationsat WBGO! Michael Bourne:

40 years on radioMichael Bourne is having an anniver-

sary doubleheader on WBGO the firstweek of July.He will be broadcasting live from

the Montreal Jazz Festival on Sunday July 1, 10am–2pm, and Monday throughWednesday (July 2–4) 2pm–6:30pm, onthe radio at 88.3FM, and around theworld on the web at WBGO.org.This will be Michael’s 20th trip to

the jazz festival in Montreal, the biggestand, says Michael, “the best jazzfest inthe world.”This will be his eighth WBGO broad-

cast live from Montreal.There will be artist interviews, musical

highlights from the festival archives,reports from around Places des Arts (thefestival’s epicenter) and possibly somemusic live.This summer Michael is also celebrating

40 years on the radio! “I started at WFIU,

playing jazz and Broadway musicals on theNPR classical station of IndianaUniversity.” Michael told Upbeat. “I wasfinishing my PhD (in theatre) in 1972 andI was asked to fill in for the regular jazzjock—for four weeks. I’ve been on theradio ever since. I got my doctorate, but Ienjoyed being a DJ more than I wanted tobe a theatre professor, and so I stayed.Those four weeks are now forty years, 13 atWFIU, 27 at WBGO in Newark. I do atleast use my doctorate: I’m the theatre crit-ic for the WBGO Journal.”Michael celebrates his radio anniversary

on Singers Unlimited, Sunday, July 810am–2pm. He will play some of thesingers and songs he first played in 1972,including actual vinyl! Michael added,“I’ll be playing the ‘new’ (then) albums ofElla Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, FrankSinatra and Tony Bennett. I’ll also listenback to singers and songs that have meantsomething special to me through all these years.”

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Singers Unlimited,Afternoon Jazzand The BluesHour Host,WBGO JournalCritic-at-Large—Michael Bourne

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Felix Hernandez: 25 years on WBGO, the original homeof Rhythm RevueIn December 2011, as WBGO was

powering up a new transmitter in TimesSquare, another important milestone wasreached, Felix Hernandez celebrated 25years of Rhythm Revue on WBGO. Forthose who listen to Rhythm Revue, itshould come as no surprise that thisoccasion passed in a quiet fashion, sinceFelix always puts the classic soul he spinsbefore anything else, even his anniver-sary.

Rhythm Revue debuted on WBGO in 1986.

JazzSet: 20th AnniversaryYear Continues

JazzSet continues its 20th anniversaryseason with highlights from recentNewport Jazz Festivals, anticipating liveWBGO coverage from Newport onAugust 4–5. Also on two editions ofJazzSet this summer: music from recentLitchfield, Detroit and Monterey JazzFestivals, and new highlights from theMary Lou Williams Fest at the KennedyCenter in Washington, DC. Performersinclude drummer Allison Miller’s BOOMTIC BOOM and the amazing new pianistChihiro Yamanata. Dee Dee Bridgewaterhosts from the stage. Tune in July 1 and August 5 at 6pm to listen in SurroundSound.

Celebrationsat WBGO! Michael Bourne:

40 years on radioMichael Bourne is having an anniver-

sary doubleheader on WBGO the firstweek of July.He will be broadcasting live from

the Montreal Jazz Festival on Sunday July 1, 10am–2pm, and Monday throughWednesday (July 2–4) 2pm–6:30pm, onthe radio at 88.3FM, and around theworld on the web at WBGO.org.This will be Michael’s 20th trip to

the jazz festival in Montreal, the biggestand, says Michael, “the best jazzfest inthe world.”This will be his eighth WBGO broad-

cast live from Montreal.There will be artist interviews, musical

highlights from the festival archives,reports from around Places des Arts (thefestival’s epicenter) and possibly somemusic live.This summer Michael is also celebrating

40 years on the radio! “I started at WFIU,

playing jazz and Broadway musicals on theNPR classical station of IndianaUniversity.” Michael told Upbeat. “I wasfinishing my PhD (in theatre) in 1972 andI was asked to fill in for the regular jazzjock—for four weeks. I’ve been on theradio ever since. I got my doctorate, but Ienjoyed being a DJ more than I wanted tobe a theatre professor, and so I stayed.Those four weeks are now forty years, 13 atWFIU, 27 at WBGO in Newark. I do atleast use my doctorate: I’m the theatre crit-ic for the WBGO Journal.”Michael celebrates his radio anniversary

on Singers Unlimited, Sunday, July 810am–2pm. He will play some of thesingers and songs he first played in 1972,including actual vinyl! Michael added,“I’ll be playing the ‘new’ (then) albums ofElla Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, FrankSinatra and Tony Bennett. I’ll also listenback to singers and songs that have meantsomething special to me through all these years.”

Dee DeeBridgewater

Singers Unlimited,Afternoon Jazzand The BluesHour Host,WBGO JournalCritic-at-Large—Michael Bourne

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Our next WBGO Board of Trustees meeting will be held on September 24, 2012 at 6pm. The meeting will be held atSills-Cummis, Gateway One, Newark, NJ. This meeting is opento the public. Attendees should bring a photo identification.

programspotlight

Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio,heard Mondays at 6:30pm onWBGO, has created its own defini-

tive voice. This summer, the program willhighlight masters of jazz known for theirdistinctive musical voices.On Monday, July 23, three great modern

tenor saxophonists—Joe Lovano, BennyGolson and Bennie Maupin—honor thelegacy of unforgettable tenor playersCharlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, ColemanHawkins and John Coltrane in a programentitled, “The Tenor Masters,” capturedlive in a Rose Hall performance.The progressive West Coast sound of

band leader Stan Kenton attracted themost innovative soloists of his time. OnMonday, August 20, tune into WBGO fora program featuring NEA Jazz Master &Kenton alum Lee Konitz as he joins TheJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to revisitthe Kenton catalog.In addition to these special summer

offerings, Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio willfeature Roy Haynes, Phil Woods, CedarWalton, Steve Turre, Luciana Souza; themusic of Sarah Vaughan, Tito Puente,Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie andThelonious Monk—all during the monthsof July and August.

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Our next WBGO Board of Trustees meeting will be held on September 24, 2012 at 6pm. The meeting will be held atSills-Cummis, Gateway One, Newark, NJ. This meeting is opento the public. Attendees should bring a photo identification.

programspotlight

Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio,heard Mondays at 6:30pm onWBGO, has created its own defini-

tive voice. This summer, the program willhighlight masters of jazz known for theirdistinctive musical voices.On Monday, July 23, three great modern

tenor saxophonists—Joe Lovano, BennyGolson and Bennie Maupin—honor thelegacy of unforgettable tenor playersCharlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, ColemanHawkins and John Coltrane in a programentitled, “The Tenor Masters,” capturedlive in a Rose Hall performance.The progressive West Coast sound of

band leader Stan Kenton attracted themost innovative soloists of his time. OnMonday, August 20, tune into WBGO fora program featuring NEA Jazz Master &Kenton alum Lee Konitz as he joins TheJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to revisitthe Kenton catalog.In addition to these special summer

offerings, Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio willfeature Roy Haynes, Phil Woods, CedarWalton, Steve Turre, Luciana Souza; themusic of Sarah Vaughan, Tito Puente,Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie andThelonious Monk—all during the monthsof July and August.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio on WBGO

Benny Golson

Bennie Maupin

Joe Lovano

Jimmy Katz

July 22 Amina Figarova/Avishai Cohenand Triveni at Newport

The Azerbaijani pianist from the Netherlandshas a new CD and just toured the US fromNew Orleans to New York, Missoula,Pittsburgh and more. Following Figarova at Newport, trumpeter Avishai Cohen from Tel Aviv leads a trio he calls “airy” with sisterAnat as a guest on clarinet. July 29 Charles Lloyd at NewportFor his uncompromising, serious music, the2011 Newport Jazz Festival was eager topresent Charles Lloyd. He could bring anygroup, they told him. Charles said he wouldbring Sangam (means confluence), his east-west trio with Zakir Hussain on tablas, EricHarland on drums, and Lloyd on saxophone.Join three musical spirits, flowing together.August 5 More Women in

Jazz Festival Highlights

August 12 Gabriel Alegría Afro-PeruvianSextet/Gerald Clayton Trio atthe Litchfield Jazz Festival

His first jazz love is Miles Davis. This July,trumpeter Alegría and his band lead a ten-day musical tour of Perú. If you can’t makethat, hear their music on this JazzSet, fol-lowed by two-time Grammy® nominee,pianist Gerald Clayton (son of bassist John). August 19 Juan-Carlos Formell at

the Monterey Jazz FestivalA fourth-generation Cuban musician who leftfor New York, Juan-Carlos Formell and hisgroup Johnny’s Dream Club (named for along-ago jazz spot) create a haunting, float-ing musical poem. Hear guitar from Havanawith shades of New Orleans and Spanishlyrics. Guest Harvey Wainapel on clarinet.August 26 Kevin Eubanks at the

Detroit Jazz FestivalHe led the house band on Jay Leno’s TonightShow for fifteen years. Now Kevin Eubanks isfree, unfettered, bluesy and outdoors withthe fine Bill Pierce on tenor, at the DetroitJazz Festival, Labor Day weekend, onJazzSet.7:00 PM SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC MIX Grammy™ nominated record producer EulisCathey plays an eclectic mixture of jazz,contemporary jazz, fusion, jazz/funk, Latin,classic R&B and so much more. From GroverWashington, Jr. to Weather Report; fromJames Brown to Eddie Palmieri; fromCharles Earland to Incognito, the SundayNight Music Mix has something for everyone. 11:00 PM JAZZ FROM THE ARCHIVESJuly 1 Happy Birthday Louis! Even though he was born on August 4, 1901,many celebrate his birthday on or aroundJuly 4th. Join host Vincent Pelote as he playssome of his favorite Satchmo recordings as abirthday tribute.July 8 Here Comes the Judge!Joe Peterson examines the career of one ofthe most prolific bassists in jazz, Milt ‘TheJudge’ Hinton.

July 15 It's Lawsony!Host Bill Kirchner samples the music ofvocalist Janet Lawson.July 22 Remembering Dick WellstoodHard to believe that Dick Wellstood, the greatidiosyncratic pianist, has been gone for 25years, says his close friend Dan Morgenstern,who has chosen some recorded highlights. July 29 Jazz From Fifty Years AgoJoin host Vincent Pelote as he plays record-ings made by his favorite artists in the year 1962.August 5 It's Duvivier, by George!Joe Peterson examines the music of bassistGeorge Duvivier.August 12 Benny Carter and StringsTo celebrate Benny's 105th birthday, EdBerger surveys Carter's writing for and play-ing with string sections from the 1940s tothe new Millennium.August 19 Stan Kenton CentennialStan Kenton's centennial is this year, andDan Morgenstern picks some favorites fromthe controversial bandleader-pianist-compos-er-arranger's vast recorded legacy.August 26 The Singers UnlimitedBill Kirchner plays recordings by this fasci-nating jazz vocal group.MONDAYS6:30 PM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER

WITH WENDELL PIERCEJuly 2 An Evening with Roy HaynesSee sidebar opposite page.July 9 The Music of Sarah VaughanBrash vocals earned Sarah Vaughan the titles‘Sassy’ and ‘The Divine One.’ Pianist EricReed leads a celebration of her work throughthe glorious range of Jane Monheit and MaryStallings' sure swing. July 16 Dizzy's Atmospheres:

Phil Woods, Cedar Walton andSteve Turre

Our acoustic cocktail starts with a jigger ofsax master Phil Woods, a shot of trombonistSteve Turre and an equal measure of JazzMastery by pianist Cedar Walton—stirred,

programguide

July/August 2012 All programs subject to change.

SUNDAYS5:00 AM LIVING ON EARTH

with Steve CurwoodA magazine show covering environmentalissues.

6:00 AM SUNDAY MORNING HARMONYwith Dan Karcher

10:00 AM SINGERS UNLIMITED with Michael Bourne

Singers Unlimited is four hours of new andclassic singers singing ballads and bossas,blues and be-bop. For more than 25 years,WBGO’s Michael Bourne has turned thespotlight on jazz vocalists with live in-studio performances, interviews and more. 6:00 PM JAZZSET WITH

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATERRE-BROADCASTS ON WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30July 1 Mary Lou Williams

Festival HighlightsWe’ll sample a set or two from the Women inJazz Fest held May, 2012, at the KennedyCenter.July 8 Gretchen Parlato/Conrad Herwig

and the Latin Side of Herbie Hancock at the Newport Jazz Festival

JazzSet’s Dee Dee Bridgewater was a judgewhen Parlato won the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition. Trombonist Conrad Herwig teaches at Rutgers University, playswith the Mingus Big Band and salsa greatEddie Palmieri, and leads this Latin Side All-Star Band.July 15 Rez Abbasi/Trio da Paz

at NewportThree inspirations for guitarist Abbasi arePakistani vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan(1948–97), pianist Andrew Hill, and this RezAbbasi Acoustic Quartet. Then guitaristRomero Lubambo and two Brazilian compa-triots meet swinging tenor Harry Allen overbossa novas by Jobim. Rez and Paz, back toback, on JazzSet.

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An Evening with Roy HaynesAt the age of 85, drummer Roy Haynes has-n't lost any of his percussive force. He madehis marks—playing with Charlie Parker, PatMetheny, the Allman Brothers (and was evenfeatured as DJ on the video game GrandTheft Auto IV). Now Haynes brings his vibrantFountain of Youth Band to Rose Theater.

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July 22 Amina Figarova/Avishai Cohenand Triveni at Newport

The Azerbaijani pianist from the Netherlandshas a new CD and just toured the US fromNew Orleans to New York, Missoula,Pittsburgh and more. Following Figarova at Newport, trumpeter Avishai Cohen from Tel Aviv leads a trio he calls “airy” with sisterAnat as a guest on clarinet. July 29 Charles Lloyd at NewportFor his uncompromising, serious music, the2011 Newport Jazz Festival was eager topresent Charles Lloyd. He could bring anygroup, they told him. Charles said he wouldbring Sangam (means confluence), his east-west trio with Zakir Hussain on tablas, EricHarland on drums, and Lloyd on saxophone.Join three musical spirits, flowing together.August 5 More Women in

Jazz Festival Highlights

August 12 Gabriel Alegría Afro-PeruvianSextet/Gerald Clayton Trio atthe Litchfield Jazz Festival

His first jazz love is Miles Davis. This July,trumpeter Alegría and his band lead a ten-day musical tour of Perú. If you can’t makethat, hear their music on this JazzSet, fol-lowed by two-time Grammy® nominee,pianist Gerald Clayton (son of bassist John). August 19 Juan-Carlos Formell at

the Monterey Jazz FestivalA fourth-generation Cuban musician who leftfor New York, Juan-Carlos Formell and hisgroup Johnny’s Dream Club (named for along-ago jazz spot) create a haunting, float-ing musical poem. Hear guitar from Havanawith shades of New Orleans and Spanishlyrics. Guest Harvey Wainapel on clarinet.August 26 Kevin Eubanks at the

Detroit Jazz FestivalHe led the house band on Jay Leno’s TonightShow for fifteen years. Now Kevin Eubanks isfree, unfettered, bluesy and outdoors withthe fine Bill Pierce on tenor, at the DetroitJazz Festival, Labor Day weekend, onJazzSet.7:00 PM SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC MIX Grammy™ nominated record producer EulisCathey plays an eclectic mixture of jazz,contemporary jazz, fusion, jazz/funk, Latin,classic R&B and so much more. From GroverWashington, Jr. to Weather Report; fromJames Brown to Eddie Palmieri; fromCharles Earland to Incognito, the SundayNight Music Mix has something for everyone. 11:00 PM JAZZ FROM THE ARCHIVESJuly 1 Happy Birthday Louis! Even though he was born on August 4, 1901,many celebrate his birthday on or aroundJuly 4th. Join host Vincent Pelote as he playssome of his favorite Satchmo recordings as abirthday tribute.July 8 Here Comes the Judge!Joe Peterson examines the career of one ofthe most prolific bassists in jazz, Milt ‘TheJudge’ Hinton.

July 15 It's Lawsony!Host Bill Kirchner samples the music ofvocalist Janet Lawson.July 22 Remembering Dick WellstoodHard to believe that Dick Wellstood, the greatidiosyncratic pianist, has been gone for 25years, says his close friend Dan Morgenstern,who has chosen some recorded highlights. July 29 Jazz From Fifty Years AgoJoin host Vincent Pelote as he plays record-ings made by his favorite artists in the year 1962.August 5 It's Duvivier, by George!Joe Peterson examines the music of bassistGeorge Duvivier.August 12 Benny Carter and StringsTo celebrate Benny's 105th birthday, EdBerger surveys Carter's writing for and play-ing with string sections from the 1940s tothe new Millennium.August 19 Stan Kenton CentennialStan Kenton's centennial is this year, andDan Morgenstern picks some favorites fromthe controversial bandleader-pianist-compos-er-arranger's vast recorded legacy.August 26 The Singers UnlimitedBill Kirchner plays recordings by this fasci-nating jazz vocal group.MONDAYS6:30 PM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER

WITH WENDELL PIERCEJuly 2 An Evening with Roy HaynesSee sidebar opposite page.July 9 The Music of Sarah VaughanBrash vocals earned Sarah Vaughan the titles‘Sassy’ and ‘The Divine One.’ Pianist EricReed leads a celebration of her work throughthe glorious range of Jane Monheit and MaryStallings' sure swing. July 16 Dizzy's Atmospheres:

Phil Woods, Cedar Walton andSteve Turre

Our acoustic cocktail starts with a jigger ofsax master Phil Woods, a shot of trombonistSteve Turre and an equal measure of JazzMastery by pianist Cedar Walton—stirred,

programguide

July/August 2012 All programs subject to change.

SUNDAYS5:00 AM LIVING ON EARTH

with Steve CurwoodA magazine show covering environmentalissues.

6:00 AM SUNDAY MORNING HARMONYwith Dan Karcher

10:00 AM SINGERS UNLIMITED with Michael Bourne

Singers Unlimited is four hours of new andclassic singers singing ballads and bossas,blues and be-bop. For more than 25 years,WBGO’s Michael Bourne has turned thespotlight on jazz vocalists with live in-studio performances, interviews and more. 6:00 PM JAZZSET WITH

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATERRE-BROADCASTS ON WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30July 1 Mary Lou Williams

Festival HighlightsWe’ll sample a set or two from the Women inJazz Fest held May, 2012, at the KennedyCenter.July 8 Gretchen Parlato/Conrad Herwig

and the Latin Side of Herbie Hancock at the Newport Jazz Festival

JazzSet’s Dee Dee Bridgewater was a judgewhen Parlato won the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition. Trombonist Conrad Herwig teaches at Rutgers University, playswith the Mingus Big Band and salsa greatEddie Palmieri, and leads this Latin Side All-Star Band.July 15 Rez Abbasi/Trio da Paz

at NewportThree inspirations for guitarist Abbasi arePakistani vocalist Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan(1948–97), pianist Andrew Hill, and this RezAbbasi Acoustic Quartet. Then guitaristRomero Lubambo and two Brazilian compa-triots meet swinging tenor Harry Allen overbossa novas by Jobim. Rez and Paz, back toback, on JazzSet.

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An Evening with Roy HaynesAt the age of 85, drummer Roy Haynes has-n't lost any of his percussive force. He madehis marks—playing with Charlie Parker, PatMetheny, the Allman Brothers (and was evenfeatured as DJ on the video game GrandTheft Auto IV). Now Haynes brings his vibrantFountain of Youth Band to Rose Theater.

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shaken and captured live at Dizzy’s ClubCoca-Cola. July 23 The Tenor Masters The warm sound of the tenor saxophone has come to be the symbol of jazz—largelybecause of the work of Charles ‘Yardbird’Parker, ‘Long Tall’ Dexter Gordon, “TheHawk” Coleman Hawkins, and the immortalJohn Coltrane. On the Jazz at Lincoln CenterStage, three generations of modern daytenor masters—Benny Golson, BennieMaupin, and musical director Joe Lovano—honor this legacy. July 30 Luciana Souza TrioBrazilian vocalist Luciana Souza has made a home in both the bossa nova and jazz traditions—and even within the works of ee cummings and Pablo Neruda. Her acrobat-ic inflections are punctuated by percussionistCyro Baptista and guitarist Romero Lubambo. August 6 Basie and The BluesIn the hands of ‘Count’ Bill Basie, churningrhythms and unforgettable riffs helped defineKansas City swing. Now, guitarist JamesChirillo, pianist Cyrus Chestnut and vocalistGregory Porter join the Jazz at Lincoln CenterOrchestra to make the Basie classics burn. August 13 The Music of Gillespie

and PuenteThe vibrant sound of Latin Jazz was not justthe “folk process.” In the decade between1946 and 1956, Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauza,Chano Pozo, and ‘Mambo King’ Tito Puentebrought this irresistible mix to the world.Wendell Pierce hosts as bassist CarlosHenriquez leads the Jazz at Lincoln CenterOrchestra with conguero Giovanni Hidalogoand drummer Ignacio Berroa in these JazzLatin classics, including “Manteca,” “RanKan Kan,” “Oye Como Va” and more. August 20 Artistry in Rhythm:

Stan Kenton Centennial The bandstand wasn’t big enough for StanKenton’s musical ideas. His big brassy soundwould bring dozens of musicians to the stageincluding a “mellophonium” section and

many of the great West Coast innovators—Bill Holman, Anita O’Day and Jazz MasterLee Konitz who joins the Jazz at LincolnCenter Orchestra for this Kenton celebration. August 27 The Music of Thelonious Monk Pianist Marcus Roberts re-imagines the workof Thelonious Monk with the 15-piece Jazzat Lincoln Center Orchestra. Wendell Piercehosts as our band members offer fresharrangements of Monk's “Epistrophy,” “Criss Cross,” “Blue Monk” and more. 7:30 PM NJ CAPITOL REPORTEmmy Award-winning anchors SteveAdubato and Rafael Pi Roman host NewJersey Capitol Report which examines NewJersey’s most pressing public and policyissues. The program looks at political, social,and cultural issues affecting the people ofNew Jersey through in-depth conversationswith the state’s top legislative leaders, politi-cal pundits, and “movers and shakers.” TUESDAYS6:30 PM THE CHECKOUTThis hour-long music magazine, hosted byJosh Jackson, is also available as a podcast,which can be found at the show’s dedicatedwebsite, www.checkoutjazz.com. The multi-media show features what’s new in the NewYork jazz scene, including featured newmusic selections, sessions from the WBGOperformance studio, as well as interviews. 7:30 PM LATINO USA

with Maria HinojosaMulti award-winning Latino USA, the radiojournal of news and culture, is the onlynationally distributed English-language radioprogram produced from a Latino perspec-tive. This program covers the social, culturaland political issues facing today’s Latinocommunity.Maria Hinojosa, host of Latino USA, is also

urban affairs correspondent for CNN and aformer NPR News reporter. In addition tobeing a broadcaster, Hinojosa is an author,and a frequent lecturer on college campus-es. She has received the Robert F. Kennedy

Award, an Associated Press award and theNational Council of La Raza’s 1999 RubenSalazar Award. 8:00 PM LATIN JAZZ CRUISE

with Awilda RiveraWEDNESDAYS6:30 PM JAZZSET WITH

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATERRe-broadcast of Sunday’s Program; SeeListing THURSDAYS 6:30 PM MARIAN MCPARTLAND’S

PIANO JAZZJuly 5 Dick HymanPianist, composer and arranger Dick Hymanhas made two appearances on Piano Jazz,the first in 1979 and this reprise from 2009.Always the fleet-fingered pianist and versa-tile musician, Hyman performs tunes byGeorge Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim and aJames P. Johnson rag before winding up thehour with host McPartland on an improvisedblues.July 12 Dave Samuels Vibes player Dave Samuels is one of the bestmallet players on the scene today. A versatilemusician, Samuels has played with everyonefrom Stan Getz to Frank Zappa. Samuelsbrought along pianist Alain Mallet to perform“Picture Frame,” an original tune from hisLatin Grammy-winning album with his group,the Caribbean Jazz Project. Samuels andMallet end the hour with “All the Things You Are.” July 19 Keith Jarrettsee sidebar.July 26 Remembering Studs Terkel Louis ‘Studs’ Terkel was one of the legendsof public radio and a longtime friend ofMarian McPartland. The two shared a love ofjazz, of radio and of Terkel’s hometown,Chicago. In this program from 1992,McPartland and Terkel quiz each other abouttheir lives and share memories of theirfavorite composers and musicians.

August 2 Grady Tate Grady Tate began his jazz career as a much-celebrated drummer, backing icons such asWes Montgomery, Ella Fitzgerald, and QuincyJones. Tate has since traded in his skins for a microphone, delivering smooth, soulful bari-tone vocals instead of rim shots and cymbalcrashes. With pianist John di Martino, Tatesings “Everybody Loves My Baby” and “AllBlues.”August 9 Hod O’BrienPianist Hod O’Brien is a stalwart be-bopacolyte. Since emerging on the scene in the

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Keith JarrettPiano Jazz presents a very special programfeaturing one of the most imaginative andoriginal performers of our time, the incom-parable pianist Keith Jarrett. Jarrett’s play-ing is a combination of unbelievable beauty,technical genius and mesmerizing improvi-sation. As elusive as he is brilliant, Jarretthas been on McPartland’s guest wish list foryears. Jarrett and McPartland perform amostly improvised set before closing onHerbie Hancock’s “Indian Summer.”

PIANO JAZZ July 19

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shaken and captured live at Dizzy’s ClubCoca-Cola. July 23 The Tenor Masters The warm sound of the tenor saxophone has come to be the symbol of jazz—largelybecause of the work of Charles ‘Yardbird’Parker, ‘Long Tall’ Dexter Gordon, “TheHawk” Coleman Hawkins, and the immortalJohn Coltrane. On the Jazz at Lincoln CenterStage, three generations of modern daytenor masters—Benny Golson, BennieMaupin, and musical director Joe Lovano—honor this legacy. July 30 Luciana Souza TrioBrazilian vocalist Luciana Souza has made a home in both the bossa nova and jazz traditions—and even within the works of ee cummings and Pablo Neruda. Her acrobat-ic inflections are punctuated by percussionistCyro Baptista and guitarist Romero Lubambo. August 6 Basie and The BluesIn the hands of ‘Count’ Bill Basie, churningrhythms and unforgettable riffs helped defineKansas City swing. Now, guitarist JamesChirillo, pianist Cyrus Chestnut and vocalistGregory Porter join the Jazz at Lincoln CenterOrchestra to make the Basie classics burn. August 13 The Music of Gillespie

and PuenteThe vibrant sound of Latin Jazz was not justthe “folk process.” In the decade between1946 and 1956, Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauza,Chano Pozo, and ‘Mambo King’ Tito Puentebrought this irresistible mix to the world.Wendell Pierce hosts as bassist CarlosHenriquez leads the Jazz at Lincoln CenterOrchestra with conguero Giovanni Hidalogoand drummer Ignacio Berroa in these JazzLatin classics, including “Manteca,” “RanKan Kan,” “Oye Como Va” and more. August 20 Artistry in Rhythm:

Stan Kenton Centennial The bandstand wasn’t big enough for StanKenton’s musical ideas. His big brassy soundwould bring dozens of musicians to the stageincluding a “mellophonium” section and

many of the great West Coast innovators—Bill Holman, Anita O’Day and Jazz MasterLee Konitz who joins the Jazz at LincolnCenter Orchestra for this Kenton celebration. August 27 The Music of Thelonious Monk Pianist Marcus Roberts re-imagines the workof Thelonious Monk with the 15-piece Jazzat Lincoln Center Orchestra. Wendell Piercehosts as our band members offer fresharrangements of Monk's “Epistrophy,” “Criss Cross,” “Blue Monk” and more. 7:30 PM NJ CAPITOL REPORTEmmy Award-winning anchors SteveAdubato and Rafael Pi Roman host NewJersey Capitol Report which examines NewJersey’s most pressing public and policyissues. The program looks at political, social,and cultural issues affecting the people ofNew Jersey through in-depth conversationswith the state’s top legislative leaders, politi-cal pundits, and “movers and shakers.” TUESDAYS6:30 PM THE CHECKOUTThis hour-long music magazine, hosted byJosh Jackson, is also available as a podcast,which can be found at the show’s dedicatedwebsite, www.checkoutjazz.com. The multi-media show features what’s new in the NewYork jazz scene, including featured newmusic selections, sessions from the WBGOperformance studio, as well as interviews. 7:30 PM LATINO USA

with Maria HinojosaMulti award-winning Latino USA, the radiojournal of news and culture, is the onlynationally distributed English-language radioprogram produced from a Latino perspec-tive. This program covers the social, culturaland political issues facing today’s Latinocommunity.Maria Hinojosa, host of Latino USA, is also

urban affairs correspondent for CNN and aformer NPR News reporter. In addition tobeing a broadcaster, Hinojosa is an author,and a frequent lecturer on college campus-es. She has received the Robert F. Kennedy

Award, an Associated Press award and theNational Council of La Raza’s 1999 RubenSalazar Award. 8:00 PM LATIN JAZZ CRUISE

with Awilda RiveraWEDNESDAYS6:30 PM JAZZSET WITH

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATERRe-broadcast of Sunday’s Program; SeeListing THURSDAYS 6:30 PM MARIAN MCPARTLAND’S

PIANO JAZZJuly 5 Dick HymanPianist, composer and arranger Dick Hymanhas made two appearances on Piano Jazz,the first in 1979 and this reprise from 2009.Always the fleet-fingered pianist and versa-tile musician, Hyman performs tunes byGeorge Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim and aJames P. Johnson rag before winding up thehour with host McPartland on an improvisedblues.July 12 Dave Samuels Vibes player Dave Samuels is one of the bestmallet players on the scene today. A versatilemusician, Samuels has played with everyonefrom Stan Getz to Frank Zappa. Samuelsbrought along pianist Alain Mallet to perform“Picture Frame,” an original tune from hisLatin Grammy-winning album with his group,the Caribbean Jazz Project. Samuels andMallet end the hour with “All the Things You Are.” July 19 Keith Jarrettsee sidebar.July 26 Remembering Studs Terkel Louis ‘Studs’ Terkel was one of the legendsof public radio and a longtime friend ofMarian McPartland. The two shared a love ofjazz, of radio and of Terkel’s hometown,Chicago. In this program from 1992,McPartland and Terkel quiz each other abouttheir lives and share memories of theirfavorite composers and musicians.

August 2 Grady Tate Grady Tate began his jazz career as a much-celebrated drummer, backing icons such asWes Montgomery, Ella Fitzgerald, and QuincyJones. Tate has since traded in his skins for a microphone, delivering smooth, soulful bari-tone vocals instead of rim shots and cymbalcrashes. With pianist John di Martino, Tatesings “Everybody Loves My Baby” and “AllBlues.”August 9 Hod O’BrienPianist Hod O’Brien is a stalwart be-bopacolyte. Since emerging on the scene in the

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Keith JarrettPiano Jazz presents a very special programfeaturing one of the most imaginative andoriginal performers of our time, the incom-parable pianist Keith Jarrett. Jarrett’s play-ing is a combination of unbelievable beauty,technical genius and mesmerizing improvi-sation. As elusive as he is brilliant, Jarretthas been on McPartland’s guest wish list foryears. Jarrett and McPartland perform amostly improvised set before closing onHerbie Hancock’s “Indian Summer.”

PIANO JAZZ July 19

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late 1950s playing with Oscar Pettiford andStan Getz, O’Brien has garnered criticalacclaim and accolades from his peers. Hejoins McPartland and performs an originaltune written for the occasion, “Clarion forMarian,” before paying tribute to his be-boproots with Bud Powell’s “Un Poco Loco.” August 16 Melissa Walker Vocalist Melissa Walker is an exciting pres-ence on the jazz scene, with impeccablephrasing, a soulful swing and a warm sensu-ous tone. She and McPartland spend adelightful hour talking about the jazz life andperform together on “The More I See You,”and “It Could Happen to You.” August 23 Paul Winter Saxophonist/band leader Paul Winter has cre-ated his own brand of environmentally con-scious music. The natural world serves as aninspiration and at times a collaborator in hismusic. Winter talks about performing withhumpback whales and his legendary record-ing expeditions to the Grand Canyon. With his pianist Paul Sullivan, Winter performs histune, “Sun Singer,” before joining McPartlandfor “Summertime.” August 30 Allen Toussaint with

guest host Elvis CostelloSeven years ago New Orleans was devastat-ed by Hurricane Katrina, but the city’s musicscene is indestructible. Piano Jazz pays trib-ute to the Crescent City with one of herfavorite sons—legendary pianist, singer,composer and producer Allen Toussaint. ElvisCostello sits in as guest host for this specialsession which features Toussaint singing andplaying his hit tune, “Southern Nights,” and aduet with Costello on “Ascension Day.”7:30 PM PEOPLE’S PHARMACYThis program examines current issues in medicine, mental health, nutrition and fitness. FRIDAYS6:30 PM PORTRAITS IN BLUERe-broadcast of previous Saturday’sProgram; See Listing.

7:30 PM WBGO JOURNALThis program, produced by the multi-awardwinning WBGO team, covers issues of impor-tance to the Newark/NY metro area. SATURDAYS6:00 AM SMILEY & WESTSmiley & West from Public RadioInternational (PRI) is an energetic radio pro-gram that is a fusion of thought provoking,intelligent and stimulating dialogue on everysubject from news and politics to entertain-ment and culture. The one-hour weekly showattracts a broad spectrum of compellingguests and asks questions that solicit news-worthy discussions. Listen as Tavis Smiley &Cornel West engage in deep dialogue in the“Hot Stuff” segment where the duo dissectsthe hottest news topics. The most engagingportion of the show encourages audienceinteraction in the “Take ‘Em to Task” seg-ment when a caller debates Smiley & Weston a political or social issue. Finally, whatwould a Smiley & West show be withoutprovocative discussions with A-list news-makers, celebrities, great thinkers and doersof our time! Get Ready . . . it’s time forSmiley & West! 7:00 AM PORTRAITS IN BLUERE-BROADCASTS ON FRIDAYS AT 6:30July 7 Bobby Charles, Vol. 7July 14 James Brown, Vol. 6July 21 Barbara Lynn: Texas

Vocalist & GuitaristJuly 28 Bo Diddley, Vol. 6August 4 Sonny Boy Williamson, Vol. 3August 11 Jimmy Reed, Vol. 6August 18 Albums of Jimmy

Witherspoon, Vol. 8August 25 Big Joe Turner, Vol. 5 8:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING FUNCTIONWBGO’s Bob Porter plays blues, R&B andclassic soul, with an emphasis on the early1950s to the late 1960s. New artists whoperform these styles are also featured.

All programs subject to change.

10:00 AM RHYTHM REVUE with Felix Hernandez

Rhythm Revue's blend of classic soul andR&B received the A.I.R. (Achievement inRadio) Award for the Best Weekend Programin New York, and was named Best RadioShow by New York Magazine and the Village Voice.

MUSIC DIRECTOR GARY WALKER’STOP CDS + RE-ISSUES

Gary’sPlays

Top Tunes

Reissues

Kenny GarrettSeeds from the Underground(Mack Avenue)Arturo SandovalDear Diz (Concord)Jazz Soul SevenImpressions of Curtis Mayfield(B F M)John PizzarelliDouble Exposure (Telarc)Bobby BroomUpper West Side Story (Origin)Amina FigarovaTwelve (In + Out)Ulysses Owens, Jr.Unanimous (Criss Cross)Ahmad JamalBlue Moon (Jazz Village)Brian BrombergCompared to That (Artistry Music)

A great way to support WBGO is through a gift of stock or

a family foundation. If you would likemore information, please call BethLasoff at 973-624-8880, ext. 285. All gifts to WBGO are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

SUPPORT WBGO

Freddie HubbardStraight Life (Masterworks Jazz)Stanley TurrentineDon’t Mess with Mr. T (Masterworks Jazz)Kenny ClarkeMusic for the Small Hours(Schema Records)Francy Boland Sextet/Sahib ShihabJazz Joint, Volume 2—Companionship(Schema Records)

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late 1950s playing with Oscar Pettiford andStan Getz, O’Brien has garnered criticalacclaim and accolades from his peers. Hejoins McPartland and performs an originaltune written for the occasion, “Clarion forMarian,” before paying tribute to his be-boproots with Bud Powell’s “Un Poco Loco.” August 16 Melissa Walker Vocalist Melissa Walker is an exciting pres-ence on the jazz scene, with impeccablephrasing, a soulful swing and a warm sensu-ous tone. She and McPartland spend adelightful hour talking about the jazz life andperform together on “The More I See You,”and “It Could Happen to You.” August 23 Paul Winter Saxophonist/band leader Paul Winter has cre-ated his own brand of environmentally con-scious music. The natural world serves as aninspiration and at times a collaborator in hismusic. Winter talks about performing withhumpback whales and his legendary record-ing expeditions to the Grand Canyon. With his pianist Paul Sullivan, Winter performs histune, “Sun Singer,” before joining McPartlandfor “Summertime.” August 30 Allen Toussaint with

guest host Elvis CostelloSeven years ago New Orleans was devastat-ed by Hurricane Katrina, but the city’s musicscene is indestructible. Piano Jazz pays trib-ute to the Crescent City with one of herfavorite sons—legendary pianist, singer,composer and producer Allen Toussaint. ElvisCostello sits in as guest host for this specialsession which features Toussaint singing andplaying his hit tune, “Southern Nights,” and aduet with Costello on “Ascension Day.”7:30 PM PEOPLE’S PHARMACYThis program examines current issues in medicine, mental health, nutrition and fitness. FRIDAYS6:30 PM PORTRAITS IN BLUERe-broadcast of previous Saturday’sProgram; See Listing.

7:30 PM WBGO JOURNALThis program, produced by the multi-awardwinning WBGO team, covers issues of impor-tance to the Newark/NY metro area. SATURDAYS6:00 AM SMILEY & WESTSmiley & West from Public RadioInternational (PRI) is an energetic radio pro-gram that is a fusion of thought provoking,intelligent and stimulating dialogue on everysubject from news and politics to entertain-ment and culture. The one-hour weekly showattracts a broad spectrum of compellingguests and asks questions that solicit news-worthy discussions. Listen as Tavis Smiley &Cornel West engage in deep dialogue in the“Hot Stuff” segment where the duo dissectsthe hottest news topics. The most engagingportion of the show encourages audienceinteraction in the “Take ‘Em to Task” seg-ment when a caller debates Smiley & Weston a political or social issue. Finally, whatwould a Smiley & West show be withoutprovocative discussions with A-list news-makers, celebrities, great thinkers and doersof our time! Get Ready . . . it’s time forSmiley & West! 7:00 AM PORTRAITS IN BLUERE-BROADCASTS ON FRIDAYS AT 6:30July 7 Bobby Charles, Vol. 7July 14 James Brown, Vol. 6July 21 Barbara Lynn: Texas

Vocalist & GuitaristJuly 28 Bo Diddley, Vol. 6August 4 Sonny Boy Williamson, Vol. 3August 11 Jimmy Reed, Vol. 6August 18 Albums of Jimmy

Witherspoon, Vol. 8August 25 Big Joe Turner, Vol. 5 8:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING FUNCTIONWBGO’s Bob Porter plays blues, R&B andclassic soul, with an emphasis on the early1950s to the late 1960s. New artists whoperform these styles are also featured.

All programs subject to change.

10:00 AM RHYTHM REVUE with Felix Hernandez

Rhythm Revue's blend of classic soul andR&B received the A.I.R. (Achievement inRadio) Award for the Best Weekend Programin New York, and was named Best RadioShow by New York Magazine and the Village Voice.

MUSIC DIRECTOR GARY WALKER’STOP CDS + RE-ISSUES

Gary’sPlays

Top Tunes

Reissues

Kenny GarrettSeeds from the Underground(Mack Avenue)Arturo SandovalDear Diz (Concord)Jazz Soul SevenImpressions of Curtis Mayfield(B F M)John PizzarelliDouble Exposure (Telarc)Bobby BroomUpper West Side Story (Origin)Amina FigarovaTwelve (In + Out)Ulysses Owens, Jr.Unanimous (Criss Cross)Ahmad JamalBlue Moon (Jazz Village)Brian BrombergCompared to That (Artistry Music)

A great way to support WBGO is through a gift of stock or

a family foundation. If you would likemore information, please call BethLasoff at 973-624-8880, ext. 285. All gifts to WBGO are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

SUPPORT WBGO

Freddie HubbardStraight Life (Masterworks Jazz)Stanley TurrentineDon’t Mess with Mr. T (Masterworks Jazz)Kenny ClarkeMusic for the Small Hours(Schema Records)Francy Boland Sextet/Sahib ShihabJazz Joint, Volume 2—Companionship(Schema Records)

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news

The WBGO News Department hasdone it again! One of the most cele-brated news teams in public radio,

the WBGO News Department swept theradio category at the New York Associationfor Black Journalists (NYABJ) Scholarship& Awards Ceremony, won an Ippie Awardand took home a number of awards at thePublic Radio News Directors Incorporated(PRNDI) conference.The 2012 New York Association of

Black Journalists (NYABJ) awards cere-mony was held May 16 at The Malcolm Xand Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial andEducational Center in New York. NYABJrecognizes the best in Print, New Media,Radio, Magazine and Television reportingon issues that affect the Black Diaspora,and WBGO took home First Place honorsin General News, Public Affairs and Arts& Entertainment. Those awards were forthe following:

3 First Place in the Spot General NewsRadio Category: “Newark Shootings”

3 First Place in Public Affairs/RadioCategory: “Conversation with Allan Wolper—Frank Lucas”

3 First Place in Arts &Entertainment/Radio Category: “Ailey Camp Newark”

“This year’s awards reflect WBGO’scommitment to telling stories you don’thear anywhere else and many of themimpact African Americans in New Yorkand New Jersey. That was certainly thecase when we brought the sounds andvoices of Ailey Camp Newark to our lis-teners. We are excited shows like theWBGO Journal and Conversations withAllan Wolper continue to be recognizedby NYABJ. Listeners are treated to so

much more than a sound bite on WBGO.The art of story-telling is a big part ofwhat we do in the news department. It’s apleasure working with our veteran groupof reporters. Monica Miller’s in-depthcoverage of crime in Newark has led toseveral awards this year. We are also usingsocial media to attract even more peopleto our interviews, shows and website,”said News Director Doug Doyle.The WBGO News Department has won

more than 60 NYABJ Awards since 1998.This year’s New York awards were judgedby NABJ’s Dallas Chapter.The winner of the 2012 Ippies Award

for best use of audio in reporting wasWBGO’s Monica Miller, for her story,“Newark Roll Call,” which aired on July29, 2011. In the piece, Miller detailed thegrowing tension between communitymembers and Newark’s police force.Veteran TV reporter and anchor ConnieChung was the keynote speaker at theApril event, and Errol Lewis from NY1’sInside City Hall was the Master of

Ceremonies. The 2012 competitionattracted 240 entries across 10 categoriesfrom 46 community and ethnic newsorganizations, which were judged by fac-ulty and adjuncts at the CUNY GraduateSchool of Journalism, as well as profes-sional journalists.WBGO received six awards for news

coverage from Public Radio NewsDirectors Incorporated (PRNDI), at theceremony on June 28. Details were notavailable at press time, but will be avail-able on the WBGO Blog. PRNDI is a non-profit professional association that existsto improve local news and informationprogramming by serving public radio jour-

WBGO NEWS DEPARTMENT—A CLEAN SWEEP AT NYABJ

nalists. PRNDI educates, advocates andorganizes to promote high standards, ethical principles, and significant publicservice.To learn more and listen to any of these

award-winning broadcast news pieces, logonto WBGO.org/awards.

Errol Louis,Monica Miller,Connie Chung at 2012 IppiesAwards Ceremony

The Charlie ParkerJazz Festival

annually assemblessome of the finestmusicians in theworld who reflectParker’s musicalindividuality andgenius, to promoteappreciation for thishighly influential andwo r l d - r e n own e dartist. This yearmarks the 20th

anniversary of the beloved late summer jazzfavorite, so in honor of this anniversary,SummerStage will present an additionalevening of performances on August 24. Thisnight will feature the world premiere of specially commissioned pieces by ReviveMusic Group in collaboration with MiguelAtwood-Ferguson, celebrating the work ofCharlie Parker’s 1950’s record, Charlie Parkerwith Strings.Saturday, August 25, WBGO’s Sheila

Anderson will host a line-up featuring leg-endary drummer Roy Haynes. For over fiftyyears, Haynes has influenced and innovated,shaping some of the greatest recordings injazz. Also on the program Rene Marie, the

award winning singer whose style incorporateselements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel,bassist Derrick Hodge, who is part of the waveof a generation of musicians working acrossgenres without borders, and Jamire Williams,musician, producer and composer, with hisband, ERIMAJ, a progressive, jazz influencedbut genre defying group of musicians. Sunday, August 26, WBGO’s Brian Delp will

host a program featuring vocalists ErnestineAnderson (with her Quartet) and Gregory Porter,described by The New York Times as havingsaid, “has most of what you would want in amale jazz singer, and maybe a thing or two youdidn’t know you wanted.” Also on the programthe group Dapp Theory, whose recording washeralded by JazzTimes as having “remarkablechemistry” and pianist Sullivan Fortner howhas recorded with such luminaries as Albert“Tottie” Heath, Benny Powell, Silde Hamptonand currently performs with the Roy HargroveQuintet.This free festival is revered for bringing lead-

ing figures in jazz into the neighborhoodswhere the celebrated musician lived andworked, Historic Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Parkand Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan’s EastVillage. Performances begin at 7pm on Fridayin Marcus Garvey Park and 3pm on Saturdayand Sunday at this can’t miss, end of summerevent. Information at WBGO.org/events.

20th AnnualNYABJ President Michael J. Feeney and presenter with WBGO News DirectorDoug Doyle

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news

The WBGO News Department hasdone it again! One of the most cele-brated news teams in public radio,

the WBGO News Department swept theradio category at the New York Associationfor Black Journalists (NYABJ) Scholarship& Awards Ceremony, won an Ippie Awardand took home a number of awards at thePublic Radio News Directors Incorporated(PRNDI) conference.The 2012 New York Association of

Black Journalists (NYABJ) awards cere-mony was held May 16 at The Malcolm Xand Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial andEducational Center in New York. NYABJrecognizes the best in Print, New Media,Radio, Magazine and Television reportingon issues that affect the Black Diaspora,and WBGO took home First Place honorsin General News, Public Affairs and Arts& Entertainment. Those awards were forthe following:

3 First Place in the Spot General NewsRadio Category: “Newark Shootings”

3 First Place in Public Affairs/RadioCategory: “Conversation with Allan Wolper—Frank Lucas”

3 First Place in Arts &Entertainment/Radio Category: “Ailey Camp Newark”

“This year’s awards reflect WBGO’scommitment to telling stories you don’thear anywhere else and many of themimpact African Americans in New Yorkand New Jersey. That was certainly thecase when we brought the sounds andvoices of Ailey Camp Newark to our lis-teners. We are excited shows like theWBGO Journal and Conversations withAllan Wolper continue to be recognizedby NYABJ. Listeners are treated to so

much more than a sound bite on WBGO.The art of story-telling is a big part ofwhat we do in the news department. It’s apleasure working with our veteran groupof reporters. Monica Miller’s in-depthcoverage of crime in Newark has led toseveral awards this year. We are also usingsocial media to attract even more peopleto our interviews, shows and website,”said News Director Doug Doyle.The WBGO News Department has won

more than 60 NYABJ Awards since 1998.This year’s New York awards were judgedby NABJ’s Dallas Chapter.The winner of the 2012 Ippies Award

for best use of audio in reporting wasWBGO’s Monica Miller, for her story,“Newark Roll Call,” which aired on July29, 2011. In the piece, Miller detailed thegrowing tension between communitymembers and Newark’s police force.Veteran TV reporter and anchor ConnieChung was the keynote speaker at theApril event, and Errol Lewis from NY1’sInside City Hall was the Master of

Ceremonies. The 2012 competitionattracted 240 entries across 10 categoriesfrom 46 community and ethnic newsorganizations, which were judged by fac-ulty and adjuncts at the CUNY GraduateSchool of Journalism, as well as profes-sional journalists.WBGO received six awards for news

coverage from Public Radio NewsDirectors Incorporated (PRNDI), at theceremony on June 28. Details were notavailable at press time, but will be avail-able on the WBGO Blog. PRNDI is a non-profit professional association that existsto improve local news and informationprogramming by serving public radio jour-

WBGO NEWS DEPARTMENT—A CLEAN SWEEP AT NYABJ

nalists. PRNDI educates, advocates andorganizes to promote high standards, ethical principles, and significant publicservice.To learn more and listen to any of these

award-winning broadcast news pieces, logonto WBGO.org/awards.

Errol Louis,Monica Miller,Connie Chung at 2012 IppiesAwards Ceremony

The Charlie ParkerJazz Festival

annually assemblessome of the finestmusicians in theworld who reflectParker’s musicalindividuality andgenius, to promoteappreciation for thishighly influential andwo r l d - r e n own e dartist. This yearmarks the 20th

anniversary of the beloved late summer jazzfavorite, so in honor of this anniversary,SummerStage will present an additionalevening of performances on August 24. Thisnight will feature the world premiere of specially commissioned pieces by ReviveMusic Group in collaboration with MiguelAtwood-Ferguson, celebrating the work ofCharlie Parker’s 1950’s record, Charlie Parkerwith Strings.Saturday, August 25, WBGO’s Sheila

Anderson will host a line-up featuring leg-endary drummer Roy Haynes. For over fiftyyears, Haynes has influenced and innovated,shaping some of the greatest recordings injazz. Also on the program Rene Marie, the

award winning singer whose style incorporateselements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel,bassist Derrick Hodge, who is part of the waveof a generation of musicians working acrossgenres without borders, and Jamire Williams,musician, producer and composer, with hisband, ERIMAJ, a progressive, jazz influencedbut genre defying group of musicians. Sunday, August 26, WBGO’s Brian Delp will

host a program featuring vocalists ErnestineAnderson (with her Quartet) and Gregory Porter,described by The New York Times as havingsaid, “has most of what you would want in amale jazz singer, and maybe a thing or two youdidn’t know you wanted.” Also on the programthe group Dapp Theory, whose recording washeralded by JazzTimes as having “remarkablechemistry” and pianist Sullivan Fortner howhas recorded with such luminaries as Albert“Tottie” Heath, Benny Powell, Silde Hamptonand currently performs with the Roy HargroveQuintet.This free festival is revered for bringing lead-

ing figures in jazz into the neighborhoodswhere the celebrated musician lived andworked, Historic Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Parkand Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan’s EastVillage. Performances begin at 7pm on Fridayin Marcus Garvey Park and 3pm on Saturdayand Sunday at this can’t miss, end of summerevent. Information at WBGO.org/events.

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