CiTR -- The Jazz Show
Episodes
Broadcast on 30-Jun-2008
01 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This group consisting of Keith Jarrett on piano, Gary Peacock on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums is one of the most distinctive piano/bass/drum trio...
Broadcast on 16-Jun-2008
17 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This earth shattering performance by pianist/bandleader Dave Brubeck's Quartet literally put Dave and his alto saxophonist Paul Desmond and the rest o...
Broadcast on 09-Jun-2008
10 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This is an annual get together in which many of the artists appearing at The Vancouver International Jazz Festival(2008) are featured. The Media Direc...
Broadcast on 02-Jun-2008
03 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Bassist/leader Chalie Haden is an acknowledged great on his instrument.....not a virtuoso player but a bassist who concentrates on 'feel', judicious c...
Broadcast on 26-May-2008
27 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
As this great edition of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers only recorded one domestically produced album, the classic "Moanin'" on Blue Note in Oct. 1958, ...
Broadcast on 19-May-2008
20 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Nelson was a musical 'man for all seasons': a great saxophonist who played alto, tenor, and soprano saxophones as well as clarinet and flute. N...
Broadcast on 12-May-2008
13 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
"Spring" was twenty year old Tony William's second album for Blue Note and it's a stunner in creativity. Williams surrounded himself with some of the ...
Broadcast on 05-May-2008
06 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
The late Elmo Hope who was born in New York, the only child of West Indian parents, on June 27 1923 and died quite young of a heart attack on May 19,1...
Broadcast on 28-Apr-2008
29 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
George Russell is one of the true pioneers of Modern Jazz. He is one of the great composers and theorists in this music and wrote an influential book ...
Broadcast on 21-Apr-2008
22 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Warne Marsh(born in L.A,Oct. 26,1927 and died Dec.18,1987) was one of the great individualists of the tenor saxophone. He was pianist/teacher/Jazz pio...
Broadcast on 14-Apr-2008
15 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This recording, done live at the Village Vanguard in early 1962 marked a turning point in the evolution of alto saxophone master, Cannonball Adderley'...
Broadcast on 07-Apr-2008
08 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This was pianist Bill Evans' first recording with what was to be his quintessential trio with Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums. Standards...
Broadcast on 31-Mar-2008
01 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Bassist Curtis Counce was one of the first African-American musicians to be part of what was called in the 1950's "West Coast Jazz".....as part of the...
Broadcast on 24-Mar-2008
25 Mar 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Bennie Green was as important as J.J. Johnson in the development of Modern Jazz Trombone but sad to say he died in 1977 in obscurity. We bring Bennie ...
Broadcast on 17-Mar-2008
18 Mar 2008
Contributed by Lukas
When alto saxophonist Phil Woods relocated to Europe in 1968 it was not that his career was moribund but it was because of the negative political atmo...
Broadcast on 10-Mar-2008
11 Mar 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Alto and tenor saxophone master Sonny Stitt(born in Boston Feb. 2,1924) was one of the most recorded musicians in Jazz. He liked to travel alone and p...
Broadcast on 03-Mar-2008
04 Mar 2008
Contributed by Lukas
The Bad Plus is an accoustic trio with Ethan Iverson on piano, Reid Anderson on bass and David King on drums. They all compose and they move in their ...
Broadcast on 25-Feb-2008
26 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Herbie Hancock's album called "Inventions and Dimensions" is one of his most unique. Almost every composition is 'off the top'....total improvisation,...
Broadcast on 18-Feb-2008
19 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
The 'classic' Brubeck Quartet with alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, bassist Gene Wright, drummer Joe Morello and of course, Mr.Brubeck on piano. Just co...
Broadcast on 11-Feb-2008
12 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Ornette Coleman's latest recording won the Pulitzer Prize and was the first Jazz recording to receive this great honour. Mr. Coleman has been recogniz...
Broadcast on 04-Feb-2008
05 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Drummer/composer Max Roach in conjunction with lyricist Oscar Brown Jr. created this suite in honour of the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's Emancipatio...
Broadcast on 28-Jan-2008
29 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This is a unique album in Morgan's recorded legacy. It is more open and spacy than the trumpeter's usual output because of the presence of Wayne Shrte...
Broadcast on 21-Jan-2008
22 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Sal Nistico was a great tenor saxophonist who left us far too soon. He was born in Syracuse, New York on April 2,1938 and died at 53 in Berne, Switzer...
Broadcast on 14-Jan-2008
15 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Pianist/composer Lennie Tristano was an innovator and his concepts influenced many people. His ideas are carried on by Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Herbi...
Broadcast on 07-Jan-2008
08 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
A magnificent perfomance by the beginings of the "Second Great Quintet" led by the incomparable Miles Davis. Davis on trumpet with George Coleman on t...
Broadcast on 17-Dec-2007
18 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
As is the tradition of The Jazz Show we present the Christmas Eve recording session of the Miles Davis All-Stars from 1954. Classic Jazz that will be ...
Broadcast on 10-Dec-2007
11 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Edward Kennedy Ellington, better known as 'Duke' was one of the great musical institutions of the 20th century. This recording is unique as Duke cherr...
Broadcast on 03-Dec-2007
04 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This fine quartet album was not issued until the early 80's even though it was recorded in June of 1965. Shorter had just left Art Blakey and was with...
Broadcast on 26-Nov-2007
27 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Jones was known as 'the middle brother' between Hank Jones, the pianist and Elvin Jones, the drummer. Thad is better known as a composer/bandlead...
Broadcast on 19-Nov-2007
20 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Walt Dickerson is still an undiscovered innovator on the vibes. Dickerson was born in Philadelphia on April 16,1928 and is still waiting to be discove...
Broadcast on 12-Nov-2007
13 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Roy Haynes at the Newport Jazz festival 1963.The 'classic' Coltrane Quartet with a difference and the d...
Broadcast on 05-Nov-2007
06 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The only recording by this great band led by pianist/composer/theorist, George Russell, Eric Dolphy is features on bass clarinet and alto saxophone, D...
Broadcast on 22-Oct-2007
23 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Underrated pianist/composer Walter Davis Jr. was at his early peak when he recorded his one and only Blue Note recording with a hand-picked quintet pl...
Broadcast on 15-Oct-2007
16 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Led by the great Canadian born trumpeter, Maynard Ferguson,this band was second to none for dynamics and excitement and creativity. Solid arrangements...
Broadcast on 08-Oct-2007
09 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This concert known as "The Lost Concert" was done at The Museum of Modern Art in New York on August 18,1966 by this fine working band led by trumpeter...
Broadcast on 01-Oct-2007
02 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The Oscar Peterson Trio with Ray Brown(bass) and Herb Ellis(guitar) plus guests 'Papa Jo' Jones(drums),Sonny Stitt(alto and tenor saxophones) and Roy ...
Broadcast on 24-Sep-2007
25 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Adderley gives us a history of Jazz music and then an overview of contemporary artists all with recorded examples. Even though this was recorded in...
Broadcast on 17-Sep-2007
18 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Maestro Bernstein explains, with examples, what makes Jazz music so special and distinctive. Entertaining and educational.
Broadcast on 10-Sep-2007
11 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This was one of the most amazing bands that bassist/composer/innovator Charles Ningus ever led. The band consisted of Johnny Coles("Little Johnny 'C''...
Broadcast on 03-Sep-2007
04 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Foster is one of the great underrated exponents of the tenor saxophone and is also a wonderful writer and arranger.He entered the New York scene...
Broadcast on 27-Aug-2007
28 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This historic meeting of three giants of the music is relaxed and unpretentious but so profound. The "President", Lester Young in great post-war form ...
Broadcast on 20-Aug-2007
21 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Some great stuff by two of the most lyrical voices in Jazz. Even though they hated each other they made some great music.Tenor saxophone master Stan G...
Broadcast on 13-Aug-2007
14 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Toshiko Akiyoshi(pianist/composer) and her then husband, alto saxophone master Charlie Mariano co-led this fine quartet which featured the recording d...
Broadcast on 06-Aug-2007
07 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This eight part suite by the great Johnny Richards stands as one of his masterworks right up there with "Cuban Fire". The Stan Kenton Orchestra conduc...
Broadcast on 30-Jul-2007
31 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Monk's quartet with Charlie Rouse on tenor saxophone and John Ore on bass and new drummer Billy Higgins plus two great West Coast based horn players:H...
Broadcast on 23-Jul-2007
24 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
A quartet date featuring all Andrew Hill compositions played by Hill with the great Sam Rivers on tenor saxophone, Walter Booker on bass and J.C. Mose...
Broadcast on 16-Jul-2007
17 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
A musical meeting with four of the greatest exponents of Jazz music. Lionel Hampton,the acknowledged pioneer of the vibraphone with Oscar Peterson on ...
Broadcast on July 9-2007.
10 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's feature: "Stepping Stones" by Woody Shaw and His Quintet at the Village Vanguard. This is some of the late Mr. Shaw's finest work with his w...
Broadcast on 02-Jul-2007
03 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This was Jimmy's second album for Riverside Records after his "comeback' in 1959. This recording brought out all his skills. First as a major tenor sa...
Broadcast on 25-Jun-2007
26 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan was only 22 when he recorded this mature statement and at 22 was already a veteran Jazz player. Lee appears here with Clifford Jordan(tenor sax...
Broadcast on 18-Jun-2007
19 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Compositions that Sonny Rollins wrote for the great Michael Caine movie "Alfie" and played in the studio with arrangements for small band by Oliver Ne...
Broadcast on 11-Jun-2007
12 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
A full summary of this year's Jazz Festival with Gavin Walker and co-host John Orysik who is Media Director for The Coastal Jazz and Blues Society.......
Broadcast on 04-Jun-2007
05 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Ammons live in concert in Sweden. The great tenor saxophonist a year before his passing with an amazing pick-up band with ex-pat Horace Parlan(pi...
Broadcast on 28-May-2007
29 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
A cooking set recorded live in Baltimore for the Left Bank Jazz Society. Superb Freddie Hubbard and Jimmy Heath on tenor saxophone proving that he is ...
Broadcast on 21-May-2007
22 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
A real concert big band led by one of the finest big band drummers;Mel Lewis. The band contains such stellar players and soloists like Joe Lovano(teno...
Broadcast on 14-May-2007
15 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The final recording by this group co-led by trumpeter Donald Byrd and baritone saxophone master Pepper Adams. This is this band's finest outing and it...
Broadcast on 07-May-2007
08 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Duke Jordan's only album for Blue Note is a great one with Duke's original compositions played by a swinging quintet with Duke on piano,Jamaican born ...
Broadcast on 30-Apr-2007
01 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This album called "The Total J.J.Johnson" presents all the facets of his musical personality,Modern Jazz pioneer J.J.Johnson was to the trombone what ...
Broadcast on 23-Apr-2007
24 Apr 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Joey DeFrancesco on Hammond organ with his working trio with Paul Bollenback(guitar)and Byron Lanham(drums)playing music associated with the great lat...
Broadcast on 16-Apr-2007
17 Apr 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Blakey's favourite edition of the Jazz Messengers sounding at their very best. Lee Morgan on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Bobby Tommons ...
Broadcast on 09-Apr-2007
10 Apr 2007
Contributed by Lukas
A live recording from Yoshi's in Oakland with Joey DeFrancesco and his working trio with Canadian Jake Langley on guitar and Byron Landham on drums an...
Broadcast on 02-Apr-2007
03 Apr 2007
Contributed by Lukas
A rare albums for Blue Note only issued in Japan is a minor classic by Bobby Hutcherson with some tracks augmented by a horn section that includes the...
Broadcast on 26-Mar-2007
27 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
A great little band of Chicago based musicians co led by bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Walter Perkins(The MJT)the plus 3 were Willie Thomas(trumpet...
Broadcast on 19-Mar-2007
20 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The Mingus Big Band commemorating and playing the music of the great Charles Mingus. Happy New Year!!!!
Broadcast on 12-Mar-2007
13 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Some great examples of classic Charlie Parker with his working band recorded in the Savoy studios in the mid to late 1940's. Bird with pianist Bud Pow...
Broadcast on 05-Mar-2007
06 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The one and only meeting on record with Roy "Little Jazz" Eldridge and the great alto saxophonist Sonny Stitt brought out the best in both on four lon...
Broadcast on 26-Feb-2007
27 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Pianist Les McCann and his trio called "Les McCann Ltd." with Herbie Lewis on bass and Ron Jefferson on drums augmented by three boss horns:Blue Mitch...
Broadcast on 19-Feb-2007
20 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The Magic Triangle was a great band that played melody,harmony and rhythm hence the name.Clifford Jordan on tenor saxophone,Cedar Walton on piano,Sam ...
Broadcast on 12-Feb-2007
13 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Opposites attract with Oliver Nelson(tenor and alto) and Eric Dolphy(alto\flute and bass clarinet) with compositions and arrangements by Nelson. "Stra...
Broadcast on 05-Feb-2007
06 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
One of the great piano stylists in Jazz was Erroll Garner. His bassist, Wyatt "Bull" Ruther has passed on but always maintained that his association w...
Broadcast on 29-Jan-2007
30 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Jazz Feature: The Jamaican-born tenor saxophonist Wilton"Bogey"Gaynair. His debut album recorded in London in 1959 with a fine British rhythm section ...
Broadcast on 22-Jan-2007
23 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The Jazz Feature displayed the talents of the underrated trombonist Carl Fontana.
Broadcast on 8-Jan-2007
09 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Mingus with his great working band of August 1957: Mingus on bass, Dannie Richmond, drums with Bill Evans on piano and three wonderful horn players on...
Broadcast on 4-Dec 2006
05 Dec 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Trombonist/composer/arranger augments his regular band with some great stars such as Freddie Hubbard(trumpet), Yusef Lateef(flute and tenor saxophone)...
Broadcast on 20-Nov-2006
21 Nov 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Alphonso Son "Dizzy" Reece on trumpet with Walter Bishop Jr.(piano), Doug Watkins (bass) and Arthur Taylor on drums in a fine quartet date recorded by...