| 2008 Episode 07 • • • | listen now » |
Originally Aired in February of 2007 Segment #1: New ReleasesNeil brings in a live disc from guitarist Sheryl Bailey's trio, which features the up-and-coming Gary Versace on Hammond organ. Mark spins the newest disc from veteran trombonist Steve Turre, an inventive collection including instruments as diverse as vibraphone, cello, and conch shell. |
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| Artist: The Sheryl Bailey 3 CD: Live @ the Fat Cat Label: Pure Music Records Web site: www.sherylbailey.com |
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| Artist: Steve Turre CD: Keep Searchin' Label: HighNote Records Web site: www.jazzdepot.com |
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Segment #2: Discussion - The Legacy of Billy Strayhorn Neil and Mark present Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, a new documentary about the renowned songwriter, arranger, and Duke Ellington colleague. In a conversation recorded at the International Association for Jazz Education convention in New York City, they spoke with the film's director, Robert Levi, and Strayhorn's niece Alyce Claerbaut. |
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| Director: Robert Levi Film: Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life Web site: www.pbs.org/independentlens/billystrayhorn |
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Segment #3: Interview - Jon Faddis Neil and Mark talk with the trumpeter, educator, and bandleader, Jon Faddis. He shares the new album featuring his quartet, and discusses the two different big bands he currently helms. |
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| Artist: Jon Faddis CD: Teranga Label: Koch Records Web site: www.kochrecords.com |
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| Artist: The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band
(Music Director: Jon Faddis) CD: The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Label: Blue Note Records Web site: www.blue.com |
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Segment #4: "For Your Ears Only" Listening Quiz Neil and Mark decide that they have heard enough Ellington and enough Strayhorn to tell these famously collaborative songwriters apart in this week's competition. |
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