Upbeat September 2014 - WBGO

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WBGO Program Guide

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President & CEO Amy Niles

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The next Newark Public Radio, Inc. Board of Trusteesmeeting is scheduled for Monday, September 22 at6pm. The meeting will be held at PSE&G Headquarters,80 Park Plaza, Newark, New Jersey. The meeting isopen to the public, though a photo ID will be requiredto enter the building.

WBGO celebrates therich and diverse cul-ture of the Hispanic

community with its mostrecent gallery display,Hispanic Heritage, a groupexhibition curated by MansaK. Mussa and comprised ofwork by six artists: Luis Alves,Jonathan French, CarlosMateu, Mansa K. Mussa,Fausto Sevilla and Gina RivasVelazquez.

The gallery exhibit featuresa variety of media, includingphotography, collages and acrylic paintingsthat present multiple experiences and per-spectives of Hispanic life in America. ArtistCarlos Mateu was born in Havana, Cuba andincorporates surrealism and mysticism toreflect his memories of Cuba, Afro-Cuban lifeand its religions. Jonathan French, a self-taught photographer, is a visual historianwho presents works from his travels throughLatin America. Each artist presented in thegallery showcases and celebrates the rich-ness, complexity and diversity of Hispanicculture and identity, resulting in an eclecticand colorful exhibit.

Curator and Newark artist Mansa K. Mussastates that “sharing art requires a certain

courage.” He uses the act of producing artand curating to challenge and uplift thehuman spirit, in search of common threadsthat bind people together as human beings.

The gallery reception for this exhibit is from6–8pm on Thursday, September 4. All areinvited and welcome to the event. Meet theartists, enjoy light refreshments and livemusic at the WBGO studio at 54 Park Place indowntown Newark, across the street fromthe newly renovated Military Park.

The reception and gallery exhibition are free, open to the public and wheelchairaccessible. Gallery hours are Monday–Friday,9am–5pm. The exhibit closes on September30, 2014.

Group show celebrating Hispanic Heritage through September 30, 2014

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Once again, through the generosity of the funders, WBGO is able to offergroups transportation to these performances through an applicationprocess. The KJCS Transportation Fund aims to alleviate the barriers

of access between youth and the free concerts of the WBGO Kids JazzConcert Series. Groups working with youth ages 4–18 who want guaranteedseating at the Kids Jazz Concerts and transportation funding to attend theconcerts should apply. Established groups, schools and 501c3 organiza-tions, specifically in Essex County and communities in need of culturalenrichment hold priority for funding, but all groups are encouraged to sub-mit an application. More information about the Kids Jazz Concert Series Transportation Fund is available with the application below and by e-mailing [email protected].

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Oct. 4 Shamie Royston (Pianist) South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079

Oct. 11 Onaje Allan Gumbs (Pianist) Newark Museum49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102

Oct. 18 Michael Carvin (Drummer) Newark Symphony Hall 1030 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102

CONCERT SCHEDULE

Oct. 25 Lauren Hooker (Vocalist)Clinton Elementary School 27 Berkshire Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Nov. 1 Eddie Allen (Trumpet)Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts 35 Winans St, East Orange, NJ 07017

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE UPCOMING FALL EDITION OF THE WBGO KIDS JAZZ CONCERT SERIES. MORE INFORMATION AT WBGO.ORG/KIDS

Lead support for the Kids Jazz Concert Series comes from:The Agnes Varis Trust—Supporting Affordable Access to the Arts, Education, and HealthcareWith major support from: United Airlines—Official Airline PartnerAnd additional support from: PNC Foundation • Turrell Fund • Investors Bank • Robert A. MillsFoundation • NJPAC Wells Fargo Jazz for Teens • New Jersey State Council on the Arts


MUSIC DIRECTOR GARY WALKER’STOP CDS + RE-ISSUES

Gary’sPlays

Top Tunes

Reissues

Sean Jones QuartetIm.Pro.Vise-never seen before (Mack Avenue)

Orrin EvansLiberation Blues (Smoke Sessions)

Steve KhanSubtext (Tone Center)

Barbara MorrisonI Love You, Yes I Do(Savant)

Dena De RoseWe Won’t Forget You (High Note)

Paquito D’RiveraJazz Meets the Classics(Paquito Records)

Cyrille AimeeIt’s a Good Day (Mack Avenue)

Eric ReedGroovewise (Smoke Sessions)

Louis Armstrong

Live Columbia & RCA Recordings(Mosaic)

Nat King Cole

The Extraordinary Nat King Cole(Capitol)

wbgoradar

On WBGO’s Radar, you can hearthe best new jazz before anyoneelse! WBGO’s Music Director,

Gary Walker, brings you choicealbums, before they are released to thepublic, only on WBGO.org/Radar.

Here is a list of what awaits you this month:

9/2 through 9/8: Eric Reed

Groovewise

Claire Martin & The Montpellier Cello Qt.

Time and Place

9/9 through 9/15: The Cookers

Time and Time Again

Ann Hampton CallawayFrom Sassy to Divine:

The Sarah Vaughan Project

Auction ProjectSlink

9/16 through 9/22Marcia Ball

Tattooed Lady & The Alligator

9/30 through 10/6Annie Ross

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Benny Green Trio—Monk’s Dream: Fifty Years FreshFrom the KC Jazz Club at the John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts inWashington, DC, it’s the music of TheloniousMonk, the 20th century pianist who left atrove of compositions and recordings.Onstage is a current jazz treasure, BennyGreen, getting ready to play some of Monk’sbest. Peter Washington is on bass and KennyWashington on drums. Special guest GarySmulyan on bari sax joins the band.

SUNDAYS6:00AM SUNDAY MORNING HARMONY

with Dan Karcher10:00AM SINGERS UNLIMITED

WITH MICHAEL BOURNESingers 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 the spot-light on jazz vocalists with live in-studio per-formances, interviews and more. 6:00PM JAZZSET WITH

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATERRe-broadcasts on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.Sept. 7 Benny Green Trio—

Monk’s Dream: Fifty Years FreshSee sidebar.

Sept. 14 Eddie Palmieri’s Latin Jazz Septet

The 2013 National Endowment for the ArtsJazz Master Eddie Palmieri and his Latin jazz

Septet are at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.Palmieri has been a force for Latin jazz sincethe 1950’s, when he hosted the legendarymambo shows at New York’s PalladiumBallroom. His groups, including the renownedLa Perfecta, revolutionized Latin music in the1960s and 70s. His records number more than30 albums as a leader, and he has won nineGrammy® Awards. At age 76, he is still a fore-most ambassador for the music he loves.

Sept. 21 They Drive At 55: The MontereyJazz Anniversary Tour

In Sept. 2012, the Monterey Jazz Festivalcelebrated 55 years. The late Dave Brubeckwas among the founders. Dizzy Gillespiemade many an appearance. Charles Mingusand Charles Lloyd recorded landmark albumsat Monterey. Jon Hendricks staged a historyof jazz there. Monterey has commissionedmusic by many contemporaries—CedarWalton, Roy Hargrove, Billy Childs. Much ofthe music has been recorded and lives atStanford University in the Monterey archive.On this edition of JazzSet, MJF on Tour is atthe Kennedy Center and we have highlights.All the music has been part of the repertoireover 55 Monterey Jazz Festivals.

Sept. 28 Steve Wilson with StringsSteve Wilson puts a new take on the CharlieParker classic recording Bird with Strings. Toinaugurate the 2011–12 jazz season at theKennedy Center in Washington, DC, Directorof Jazz Kevin Struthers called on go-to alto-sax man Steve Wilson, and Steve deliveredan all-star jazz quartet plus three violins, aviolist and a cellist. The stage is full withexpectations, as jazz meets classical musi-cians and vice versa. They are here to playmusic from Charlie Parker’s legendary Birdwith Strings sessions—recordings that thebebop master released in 1950. Steve Wilsonis re-imagining Bird with Strings for a wholenew audience on JazzSet.

JAZZSET Sept. 7

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7:00PM SUNDAY NIGHT MUSIC MIX Grammy® nominated record producer EulisCathey plays an eclectic mixture of jazz, con-temporary jazz, fusion, jazz/funk, Latin, clas-sic R&B and so much more. From GroverWashington, Jr. to Weather Report; fromJames Brown to Eddie Palmieri; from CharlesEarland to Incognito, the Sunday Night MusicMix has something for everyone. 11:00PM JAZZ FROM THE ARCHIVESSept. 7 Didn’t It RainMahalia Jackson’s 1958 Newport JazzConcert 1958 by Tad Hershorn.

Sept. 14 Bill Kirchner Nonet, Vol. 2Host Bill Kirchner takes a second look at therecordings he made with his award winningnonet.

Sept. 21 Saluting Singers UnlimitedDan Morgenstern’s tribute to old friendMichael Bourne, who is celebrating his 30thanniversary at WBGO.

Sept. 28 Bud Powell’s 90th Birthday Celebration.

Host Vincent Pelote plays his favorite record-ings from pianist Powell’s discography

MONDAYS6:30PM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER

WITH WENDELL PIERCESept. 1 Gerry Mulligan & John LewisPost-war America saw the hard edges ofBebop segue to the Cool. The musicbewitched baritone sax man Gerry Mulligan,and it enchanted classically trained pianistJohn Lewis; both became pioneers of thissophisticated style. Pianist Jonathan Batisteand baritone saxophone master Joe Temperlyjoin the Jazz at Lincoln Center orchestra tomake the Cool all new. The set includes“Django,” “Delawny’s Dilemma,” and “AnimalDance.”

Sept. 8 Ladies Sing the BluesThe rowdy, romantic jazz of the foremoth-ers—Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Mamie Smith,

and Ethel Waters—raises the roof on theHouse of Swing. Catherine Russell, BriannaThomas, and Charenee Wade continue alegacy of strong female voices through songsthat helped shape a century of Americanmusic. Musical director Mark Shane leads apowerhouse band.

Sept. 15 Maceo Parker: Funky StuffFunk’s living legend Maceo Parker bringsred-blooded soul to Jazz at Lincoln Center.He’s played alongside James Brown, GeorgeClinton, and Prince—and on his own, he’s aforce to be reckoned with. Parker’s composi-tions burst with energy as he leads “theTightest Little Funk Orchestra on Earth”through a set including “Off The Hook,”“Georgia on my Mind,” and “Make It Funky.”

Sept. 22 New Orleans Piano KingsSee sidebar on page 8.

Sept. 29 Great American Songwriters:Vernon Duke

Get whisked away to “Autumn in New York,”“April in Paris,” or even “A Cabin in the Sky.”Pianist Bill Charlap, with Houston Person(saxophone), Ethel Ennis (vocals), PeterWashington (bass), and Kenny Washington(drums), performs the book of composerVernon Duke. The perfect fall getaway.

7:30PM NJ CAPITOL REPORTEmmy Award-winning anchors Steve Adubatoand Rafael Pi Roman host New JerseyCapitol Report which examines New Jersey’smost pressing public and policy issues. Theprogram looks at political, social, and culturalissues affecting the people of New Jerseythrough in-depth conversations with thestate’s top legislative leaders, political pun-dits, and “movers and shakers.” TUESDAYS6:30PM THE CHECKOUTThis hour-long music magazine is also avail-able as a podcast, which can be found at theshow’s website WBGO.org/thecheckout. The

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multimedia show features what’s new in theNew York jazz scene, including featured newmusic selections, sessions from the WBGO performance studio, as well as interviews. 7:30PM CONVERSATIONS

WITH ALLAN WOLPERConversations with Allan Wolper featuresguests whose ideas are on the cutting edge.Wolper, known as a “journalist’s journalist,” is an interviewer, reporter, documentary pro-ducer and ethics columnist, who has beenhonored by every journalism medium, win-ning over 50 awards.8:00PM LATIN JAZZ CRUISE

WITH AWILDA RIVERAWEDNESDAYS6:30PM JAZZSET WITH

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATERRe-broadcast of previous Sunday’s Program;See Listing.

7:30PM SPORTSJAM

SportsJam takes a unique peak into thesports scene as WBGO’s News and SportsDirector Doug Doyle talks with a wide varietyof guests. Bernie Williams, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jon Faddis, Savion Glover and Jazz88 host Rhonda Hamilton all agree there’s astrong connection between jazz and sports.SportsJam recently received the Best SportsAward from the New Jersey AssociatedPress Broadcasters Association.THURSDAYS 6:30PM SONG TRAVELS

WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEINSept. 4 Hunter HayesRising Country star Hunter Hayes performedas a four-year old with Hank Williams, Jr. andplayed at the White House at just seven. Onhis debut album, Hayes performed on all ofthe instruments and was rewarded withthree Grammy® nominations in 2013. Hereleased his second album Storyline in May.On this week’s Song Travels, Hayes performsoriginal songs including his hit, “Wanted.”

Sept. 11 Neil SedakaNeil Sedaka is synonymous with popularmusic. For more than fifty years, he has writ-ten, performed, and produced the soundtrackfor America’s collective psyche. Sedaka hada string of early ’60s pop hits, and his songshave been recorded by Frank Sinatra, ConnieFrancis, Elvis, and the Monkees, among oth-ers. On this episode, Feinstein and his guesttalk and play iconic pop and great standards,including one of his many hits, “Breaking UpIs Hard to Do.”

Sept. 18 Gloria GaynorGloria Gaynor is best known for her sensa-tional 1978 hit, “I Will Survive,” which wonthe only Grammy® ever awarded for BestDisco Recording. In the past decade she hasreleased new music on unsuspecting audi-ences and has been honored with a slate ofaccolades. Gaynor performs “My Funny

New Orleans Piano KingsDrummer Herlin Riley brings the beat of thebayou to Jazz at Lincoln Center with threegenerations of New Orleans piano masters:elder statesman and NEA Jazz Master EllisMarsalis, seasoned veteran Henry Butler,and young lion Jonathan Batiste. Blues, rag-time, and New Orleans inspiration on mod-ern classics set this Crescent City celebra-tion into full swing.

JALC Sept. 22

Professor Longhair

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Valentine” and joins Feinstein for a duet of “The Very Thought of You.”

Sept. 25 Thomas LauderdalePianist Thomas Lauderdale is a cofounder ofthe celebrated orchestral ensemble PinkMartini, which bridges classical, jazz, worldmusic, and old fashioned pop. On this SongTravels, Lauderdale brings along a few of hismusical collaborators, including NPR’s AriShapiro. Lauderdale solos on “Malagueña” byErnesto Lecuona and duets with Feinstein onGeorge Gershwin’s “The Man I Love.”

7:30PM PEOPLE’S PHARMACYThis program examines current issues in medicine, mental health, nutrition and fitness. FRIDAYS6:30PM PORTRAITS IN BLUERe-broadcast of previous Saturday’sProgram; See Listing.7:30PM WBGO JOURNALThis program, produced by the multi-awardwinning WBGO team, covers issues of importance to the Newark/NY metro area. SATURDAYS6:00AM LATINO USA WITH

MARIA HINOJOSAMulti award-winning Latino USA, the radiojournal of news and culture, is the only nation-ally distributed English-language radio programproduced from a Latino perspective. This pro-gram covers the social, cultural and politicalissues facing today’s Latino community.

Maria Hinojosa, host of Latino USA, is alsourban affairs correspondent for CNN and aformer NPR News reporter. In addition tobeing a broadcaster, Hinojosa is an author,and a frequent lecturer on college campuses.She has received the Robert F. KennedyAward, an Associated Press award and the

National Council of La Raza’s 1999 RubenSalazar Award. 7:00AM PORTRAITS IN BLUERe-broadcasts on Fridays at 6:30pm.Sept. 6 Jimmy McCracklin, Vol. 5Sept. 13 Johnny Rawls, Vol. 5Sept. 20 Dinah Washington—

From the Beginning, Vol. 11Sept. 27 Big Joe Turner—Albums, Vol. 48:00AM 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. 10:00AM RHYTHM REVUE

WITH FELIX HERNANDEZRhythm 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 VillageVoice. WBGO is the original home of RhythmRevue.Sept. 6 Vocal SoulFelix pays tribute to some of soul music’sgreatest vocal groups, including theTemptations, the Dramatics, the Persuasions,the Whispers, and many others.

Sept. 13 Get Ready to DanceIt’s the day of the dance, as Felix kicks off the 24th season of Rhythm Revue danceparties with four hours of uptempo classicsdesigned to make you groove.

Sept. 20 Overlooked Soul LabelsIt’s not all Motown and Stax. Felix looks atsome overlooked soul record labels, includ-ing Hi, Alston, Westbound, Cameo/Parkway,Turbo/Stang, King and many others.

Sept. 27 Request Show


As summer 2014 windsdown, we wanted to take alook back at some of the

great many WBGO listeners we hadthe chance to meet this season atour partner events.

Thanks to our partners, we made it out to more than 50 concerts this summer, during the Blue NoteJazz Festival, SummerStage (allaround NYC), Celebrate Brooklyn,Montclair Jazz Festival, Jazz in the

Summer Fun

with WBGOGarden and Sounds of the City (both in our hometown of Newark), NewportJazz Festival*, WBGO’s concerts atGateway 2 and more.

To get information about these eventsand others, sign up for WBGO’s Jazz-e-News, and visit WBGO.org/events.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

*Visit WBGO.org/Newport to experi-ence the sights and sounds of the 60th

Anniversary Newport Jazz Festival!

Photos: Carmen Balentine


WBGO is celebrating 35 years ofbroadcasting on 88.3 FM and nowall around the world through

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Become a WBGO member today and getthese special Member’s Only Benefits

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UPBEAT PROGRAM GUIDEFor Sustaining Members (those who pledgean ongoing commitment of at least $5 permonth), the WBGO program guide, Upbeat,will be mailed to your door. Always knowwhat’s on and when and most important-what’s happening.

TAX DEDUCTIONWBGO is a 501c3 non-profit. Contributionsmade to the station are tax deductible, less the fair market value of any thank you gift received.

September 30 is the end of WBGO’s fiscal year, and your pledge to the station dur-ing the Fall Membership Campaign is vital tokeeping the station on the air. This month,there is a new thank you gift for those whojoin the station at the $10 per month sustain-er level, a shirt for the Bob Porter fans!

Call 1-800-499-9246 or visit WBGO.org/contribute to become a member today.

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