jazz

Corey Christianson Creates Contemporary Cowboy Tunes

Linda Yohn — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:19:01 +0000

Is the guitar today’s universal instrument? Actually, the voice is our first and most universal instrument, but the guitar could follow shortly behind it. In permutations from the oud to the cittern, zither, bouzouki and many others, portable stringed instruments are easy to transport and play while singing. These instruments including today’s modern guitars are versatile in all styles of music.

Quartette Humaine Evokes Brubeck

Linda Yohn — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:31:02 +0000

In late April, Bob Edwards Weekend (Saturdays from 8 to 10AM on WEMUArtists reflect the unspoken needs of the viewers, readers and listeners. With A Different Time, pianist John Medeski takes us to that quiet, meditative place that is often out of reach given our frantic lives.

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.

Latin Jazz has a 'New Beginning' with Michelle Pollace on the keys

Linda Yohn — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

As we search for the best new music on WEMU, we will often feature someone you’ve never heard before but think is worth your time.

Cécile McLorin Salvant's 'Woman Child'

Linda Yohn and Linda — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:54:50 +0000

Jazz Appreciation Month concludes with International Jazz Day on Tuesday, April 30^th and the global release of Woman Child by the trans-national singing sensation, Cécile McLorin Salvant on April 29^th. “Woman Child” truly is a cause for celebration.

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.

A Little Music Therapy 'From Here On Out'

Linda Yohn — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:33:46 +0000

At a time of a national tragedy such as the Boston Marathon bombing, this music host’s first inclination is to present a program of supportive music to soothe you. But – life and new music goes on!

Thank You (with some new music)

Linda Yohn — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:13:54 +0000

Now that the spring pledge drive is over, I can start the daily premieres again. This morning's premiere: "Louie's Dream: For Our Jazz Heroes" was appropriate for April which is Jazz Appreciation Month.

This beautiful disc is a duet between pianist Eli Yamin and Clarinetist Evan Christopher honoring jazz greats Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Mary Lou Williams, Sidney Bechet and others.

Jazz is Alive at EMU

Anna Hinkley — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:24:34 +0000

Jazz Is Alive! Benefit Concert & Dance

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.

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,

'The Blue Room' by Madeleine Peyroux

Linda Yohn — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:13:58 +0000

Blue is more than a color – it is a basic musical form and blue is a mood. Madeleine Peyroux explores all aspects of blue with her new CD The Blue Room. However, this isn’t a blues CD.

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.

'The Jazz Age' is Timeless

Linda Yohn — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:00:05 +0000

Bryan Ferry, leader of the 1980s musical art rock sensation, Roxy Music, is also a brilliant musical historian. With the new CD The Jazz Age he has merged his two passions. He took Roxy Music favorites such as "Love Is The Drug", "The Bogus Man" and "Slave To Love" and orchestrated them for a 1920s style acoustic big jazz band.

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.

Robert Hurst with 'BoB a Palindrone' debuts on WEMU

Linda Yohn — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:52:36 +0000

In 2001 bassist Robert Hurst assembled some of his best musical friends for a recording session that is no longer hiding on a hard drive.