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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Tonight we'll spotlight songs from the new Charlie Hunter CD called "Gentlemen, I Neglected To Inform You You Will Not Be Getting Paid."

Also, a great new collection from Far Out called "Jazz And Afro Funk," featuring Marcos Valle and Trouble Man. Plus,  vintage old school from Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, and Tower of Power!

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Gumbo, Joie De Vivre And The New Orleans Saints

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