89.1 Jazz with Linda Yohn

David Arnay Goes from Concept to Accomplishment

Linda Yohn — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:08:44 +0000

I admit it – I’m often skeptical regarding a concept CD from a new artist. I think to myself - oh they need a gimmick to get to me to listen.

Emilio Teubal is a 'Constant Reinventor'

Linda Yohn — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:56:13 +0000

One of the songs on Musica Para Un Dragon Dormido by pianist and composer Emilio Teubal is The Constant Reinventor.

April is Jazz Appreciation Month

Linda Yohn — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:32:59 +0000

The April 22nd birthday of two legendary bassists: Charles Mingus and Paul Chambers is another reason that Congressman John Conyers submitted the legislation designating April as Jazz Appreciation Month in 2001.

James Hunter Tops WEMU's Sweet Sixteen

Linda Yohn and Linda — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:13:26 +0000

New / old school soul sensation James Hunter tops WEMU’s Sweet Sixteen with Minute By Minute from March 18^th through the 24^th. It’s been five years since Hunter released a new CD.

Two Premieres for 89.1 Jazz Today

Linda Yohn — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:18:40 +0000

WEMU’s focus for Women’s History Month 2013 has been a living history approach. Throughout March we have balanced classic recordings of blues jazz women with new offerings.

Boogie-Woogie with Fred Kaplan

Linda Yohn — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:01:32 +0000

Harry Connick, Jr. tops WEMU's Sweet Sixteen

Linda Yohn — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:40:03 +0000

WEMU listener favorite Harry Connick, Jr. was staff favorite from March 11^th through the 17^th.

Asuka Kakitani 'Blooms' Expressive Orchestral Compositions

Linda Yohn — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:30:27 +0000

We welcome Asuka Kakitani to the realm of expressive composers and arrangers with Bloom. Chronologically, March 21^st is the second day of spring for 2013, but the weather proved otherwise.

89.1 Jazz honors Marian McPartland, turns 95

Linda Yohn — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:23:17 +0000

Today we honored a woman who helped shape the history of jazz as a musician, band leader, composer,

Rondi Charleston shows some promising 'Signs of Life'

Linda Yohn — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:30:51 +0000

With Signs Of Life, singer Rondi Charleston breathes new life into jazz classics and shares highly personal yet universal reflections on life. During Women’s History Month we are focusing on women of jazz and blues past and present. Rondi Charleston’s Signs Of Life is one of the most powerful and personal discs to be premiered this March.

Ciudad De Los Reyes by Gabriel Alegría tops Sweet 16

Linda Yohn — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:56:22 +0000

One of the pleasures of working with the talented team of WEMU music hosts is discovering what the weekly consensus of the “most-played” recording will be. Each Sweet 16 list topper reveals another aspect of the WEMU variety. During the week of March 4^th through the 10^th, the most played recording was Ciudad De Los Reyes by Gabriel Alegría and his Afro-Peruvian Sextet.

Water and Earth Reviewed

Linda Yohn — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:28:19 +0000

With Water And Air, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt re-affirms his dedication to modern black music. Over the years he has absorbed the foundations of jazz: call-and-response, pacing, drama, interplay and tension and release. It is especially that final principle that operates throughout Air and Water.

Caswell Sisters Alive in the Singing Air on WEMU

Linda Yohn — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:02:50 +0000

It is undeniable: siblings sound great together making music whether sisters, brothers or both. Some legendary examples are The Carter Family, The Haden Family, Phil & Buddy Guy, The Avett Brothers, The Isley Brothers, The Andrews Sisters, The Jackson 5, The Everly Brothers, The Louvin Brothers, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Katia & Marielle Labèque, The Allman Brothers, The Clayton Brothers and The Pointer Sisters.

Long Tall Deb debut on WEMU

Linda Yohn — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:13:33 +0000

Long Tall Marcia Ball is beloved in the blues world and by WEMU listeners, so when we received a new disc by newcomer Long Tall Deb, we had to see if she could live up the name like Ms. Ball. Long Tall Deb Landolt is worthy of the name and our attention.

'December's Moon' Will Brighten Your Day (or Night)

Linda Yohn — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:10:40 +0000

This morning WEMU premiered "December's Moon" the CD by organist/pianist/accordionist Ron Oswanski.

Karen Marguth's 'A Way with Words' inspires more wordsmiths

Linda Yohn — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:50:11 +0000

Planning a morning program starts the afternoon before the show. I review new music in the office while working on other tasks and research the next day's musical choices. As I listen to a disc, I immediately think of other music to go with it.

Vibraphone, Marimbas and More on 89.1 Jazz

Linda Yohn — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:15:30 +0000

We played various approaches of vibraphone and marimbas with some piano, bass and drums. The initial inspiration for the feature came from "The Bespoke Man's Narrative", the new CD by pianist/composer Aaron Diehl featuring vibraphonist Warren Wolf.

Welcome to Jason Marsalis' World of Mallets

Linda Yohn — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:10:11 +0000

Even though the official release of In A World Of Mallets by Jason Marsalis is not until February 19^th, we jumped on it immediately at WEMU. With the panoply of vibes, tubular bells, marimbas and other mallet instruments this recording is like a breath of light, spring air. Perhaps it’s the New Orleans vibe that percolates throughout the songs or the emergence of a new working group in jazz, but this is a welcome addition to the WEMU playlist.

Jose James Tops the Charts - WEMU's Sweet Sixteen

Linda Yohn — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:39:55 +0000

José James is simply beyond category. No Beginning No End is a culmination of his career and life weaving threads of jazz, balladry, R&B, classic and neo-soul plus hip-hop into a sensual stream of consciousness.

Smokey Mary is Harry Connick, Jr.’s ode to The Krewe of Orpheus

Linda Yohn — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:59:01 +0000