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Jazz Profiles playlist for 09/11/2011

Submitted by Kevin "(the) Magu... on Sun, 11 Sep 2011, 4:10pm
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Kevin "(the) Magu...

The subject of this day's profile was pianist Sir Roland Hanna (b. Detroit, 1932-d. New Jersey, 2002). We took a sampling from a career that spanned many different contexts and sounds even as his playing never lost its wit, responsiveness, and sophistication.

Leena Mahan programmed the show beginning with Thad Jones & Mel Lewis, "Live at the Village Vanguard."

Jazz Profiles playlist for 09/04/2011

Submitted by Leena Mahan on Sun, 4 Sep 2011, 3:54pm
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Jazz
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Leena Mahan

The subject of today's profile was baritone saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Hamiet Bluiett.

Jazz Profiles playlist for 08/21/2011

Submitted by Kevin "(the) Magu... on Sun, 21 Aug 2011, 3:00pm
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Jazz
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Kevin "(the) Magu...

The subject of today's Profile is reeds player Carlos Ward. Known best as a sideman on many Abdullah Ibrahim recordings, our focus this afternoon is on his work with players like Karl Berger, Don Cherry, Rashied Ali, and Cecil Taylor.

Leena Mahan took over DJ duties from Paul Motian's record "Tribute" until the end of the show.

Jazz Profiles playlist for 08/14/2011

Submitted by Kevin "(the) Magu... on Sun, 14 Aug 2011, 2:59pm
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Jazz
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Kevin "(the) Magu...

Profile of percussionist Prof. Milford Graves, 6 days before his 70th birthday!

Jazz Profiles playlist for 08/07/2011

Submitted by Eric "The Wind" I... on Sun, 7 Aug 2011, 6:59pm
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Jazz
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Eric "The Wind" I...

Jazz Profiles playlist for 07/31/2011

Submitted by Mark Micchelli on Sun, 31 Jul 2011, 2:20pm
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Jazz
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Mark Micchelli

Jazz Profiles subject: McCoy Tyner

Jazz Profiles playlist for 07/24/2011

Submitted by Eric "The Wind" I... on Sun, 24 Jul 2011, 6:45pm
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Jazz
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Eric "The Wind" I...

Profile of Dick Hyman (b. 1927), featuring his solo, duet, trio, and ensemble work as a leader and with the likes of Zoot Sims, Wes Montgomery, Joe Venuti, with brief forays into his ragtime/early American musical theater recordings and his electronic music.

Jazz Profiles playlist for 07/03/2011

Submitted by Mark Micchelli on Sun, 3 Jul 2011, 2:09pm
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Jazz
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Mark Micchelli

Profiles subject: Thad Jones

Jazz Profiles playlist for 06/12/2011

Submitted by Kevin "(the) Magu... on Sun, 12 Jun 2011, 5:58pm
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Jazz
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Kevin "(the) Magu...

The subject of this week's profile is pianist and composer Don Pullen. We began the show with a chronological look at Pullen's early work, followed by a thematic tour through the phases of an incredibly varied career as leader, sideman, and artist. Leena Mahan took over hosting & DJ duties following Pullen's "Solo Piano Album"

Jazz Profiles playlist for 06/05/2011

Submitted by Kevin "(the) Magu... on Mon, 6 Jun 2011, 5:05pm
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Jazz
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Kevin "(the) Magu...

On this Jazz Profiles, we belatedly celebrated the 66th birthday of Anthony Braxton (b. 6/4/1945) by examining his early work with other members of the AACM as well as his solo and duet excursions and his flirtation with the jazz songbook. Leena Mahan took over DJ duties after Braxton's Donna Lee.