Classic Jazz and Swing
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Jan 15 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 1/15/12
Nobody celebrates jazz better than the Marsalises--except you. The Classic Jazz and Swing party starts at 9pm on Sunday.
Jan 08 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 1/8/12
Good jazz from the Dave Stahl Band? That's just Standard Issue on Classic Jazz and Swing.
Jan 01 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 1/1/12: Happy New Year
End the first day of the new year with Classic Jazz and Swing. We'll listen to records.
Dec 25 Classic Jazz and Swing 12/25/11
We open with a trio of tunes from Duke Ellington and close with two from Stan Kenton. Throw in some Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and Scott Hamilton and we're sure to help you swing away that hearty Christmas meal! Sunday, 9 p.m.
Dec 18 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 12/18/11
Annie Ross and Gerry Mulligan play All of You for all of you in our first hour of Classic Jazz and Swing.
Dec 11 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 12/11/11
A Magnificent show this week, and not just because you'll hear a tune from Barry Harris's album called Magnificent. But it helps.
Dec 04 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 12/4/11
This week, a full set of music that's a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Lou Rawls, Erin Boheme, and John Pizzarelli give versions of what Ol' Blue Eyes meant to them.
Nov 27 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 11/27/11
If you're cold, you could curl up next to a warm fire, or listen to Red Rodney's album called Fiery. We'll play the latter, the former is up to you.
Nov 20 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 11/20/11
I'm a sucker for a cute animal, so a CD with Buddy DeFranco AND his cat on the cover--it just has to be played on Classic Jazz and Swing.
Nov 13 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 11/13/11
This week, Dave Brubeck's Time Further Out, Brady McKay & The Neurotypicals, and Kid Chocolate's My Take.
Nov 06 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 11/6/11
Blossom Dearie, Dave Brubeck, and Pamela Luss on this week's show.
Oct 30 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 10/30/11: Artists from A-Z
We've done a chronological trip through classic jazz, but we haven't done an alphabetical one. This week, classic jazz from Adderley to Zoot.
Oct 23 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 10/23/11
Thank you for contributing during our Fall Fund Drive. We ended a full day early! If you missed your chance, contribute anytime at www.capradio.org. But for now...back to the music.
Oct 16 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 10/16/11: Fall Fund Drive Edition
It's the Fall Fund Drive and swingin' tunes abound: Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Tommy Dorsey play songs to put you in a donating mood. 1-800-800-5867 or capradio.org.
Oct 09 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 10/9/11
There's nothing like a good box set. We'll hear something from Billie Holiday's Complete Decca Recordings this week on Classic Jazz and Swing.
Oct 02 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 10/2/11
Jazz is Busting Out All Over on Classic Jazz and Swing. But when is it not?
Sep 25 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 9/25/11
Two Dukes tonight, one per hour. Don't want you to overdo it.
Sep 18 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 9/18/11
All the jazzers with the cool nicknames this week on Classic Jazz and Swing: Bird, Pres, Sweets, and Pee Wee.
Sep 11 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 9/11/11
Pearl Django, Jim Cullum, and Ella Fitzgerald grace the playlist this week on Classic Jazz and Swing.
Sep 04 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 9/4/11
Two Red(d)s, two tributes to the Great White Way, and a few blues this week.
Aug 28 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 8/28/11
Teddy Charles, Pearl Django, and Jeremy Davenport this week on Classic Jazz and Swing.
Aug 21 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 8/21/11
Joseph Leo Bwarie's new album, The Modern Jazz Quartet's old album, and Diana Krall's live album this week on Classic Jazz and Swing.
Aug 14 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 8/14/11: Don't Take Any Wooden Nickels
Good advice is the theme of this week's Classic Jazz and Swing. Whether it's "Pick Yourself Up," "Don't Wait Too Long," or "Take the 'A' Train," the musicians this week are founts of wisdom.
Aug 07 Classic Jazz and Swing Playlist 8/7/11
Some nice vocals from Rebecca Kilgore and Joseph Leo Bwaire this week on Classic Jazz and Swing. Some nice local jazz from Tom Schmidt and Vince Bartel, too, and some nice listeners--you!