Morning Cup of Jazz 12/16/11

December 16, 2011. Posted by Tim Wilkins.

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Allan Vache

Today on WBGO:

At 2 p.m., Michael Bourne interviews Geri Allen, Lizz Wright and Angelique Kidjo about "Sing The Truth," their show this Sunday at NJPAC, and they will sing excerpts from this homage to great women in song.

“Sing The Truth” will also be featured as part of “Toast of the Nation,” our live party with jazz all night from WBGO and NPR Music.

At 7:30 p.m. on the WBGO Journal, Doug Doyle will have the latest on questions about whether former Governor Jon Corzine violated a financial reporting law he co-sponsored while he was in the Senate. Spencer Raine talks with the Georgia Congressman John Lewis about the connections between the civil rights movement and the Occupy Wall Street protests, Guy Sterling remembers Newark-born saxophonist Bill Phipps, and much more!

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Highlights From Today's WBGO Music Calendar:

Ameranouche is at the Bus Stop Music Cafe

Vanessa Rubin is at Cecil's Jazz Club and Restaurant

Claudia Quintet, John Hollenbeck are at the Cornelia Street Café

La Orchestra Jimmy Bosch is at S O B 's

Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet is at Roulette

Roy Haynes "Fountain of Youth" Quartet is at Birdland Jazz Club

Cedar Walton Trio is at the Village Vanguard

Duduka DaFonseca and Helio Alves are at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Today's Jazz Birthdays:

Allan R. Vache – 1953

John Abercrombie – 1944

Robben Ford – 1951

Bernard Flood - 1907

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Morning Cup of Jazz 12/15/11

December 15, 2011. Posted by Tim Wilkins.

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Barry Harris

Today on WBGO:

- At noon, Rhonda Hamilton interviews vocalists Carmen Bradford and Melba Joyce on Thursday, Dec. 15 Both accomplished vocalists, Melba is Carmen’s mom. Melba will be performing at City College tomorrow night.

- Our gallery is open from 6 to 8 p.m. as we celebrate the paintings of Gina Samson with a live performance by the Helen Sung Duo.

- At 6:30 p.m. on Piano Jazz, Michael Feinstein shares some of his favorite holiday tunes and memories with host Marian McPartland

- At 7 p.m, WBGO hosts a BrooklyNites concert at the Brooklyn Museum with vocalist Jose James.

- At 8 p.m., join host Andrew Meyer by phone with your questions for Newark Mayor Cory Booker.

- At 9 p.m., Awilda Rivera interviews Wycliffe Gordon about his role in this year’s Jazz Nativity.

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Highlights From Today's WBGO Music Calendar:

Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet is at Roulette

Dave Stryker Quartet is at Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant

Eugene Marlow's Heritage Ensemble is at the Baruch Performing Arts Center

Kermit Driscoll Quartet is at the Cornelia Street Cafe

Roy Haynes "Fountain of Youth" Quartet is at Birdland Jazz Club

Cedar Walton Trio is at the Village Vanguard

Duduka DaFonseca and Helio Alves are at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Today's Jazz Birthdays:

Barry Harris – 1929

Carlos Alves "Zingaro" – 1948

Curtis Fuller – 1934

Dannie Richmond – 1935

Eddie Palmieri – 1936

Buddy Cole – 1916

John Hammond Sr. - 1910

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Morning Cup of Jazz 12/14/11

December 14, 2011. Posted by Tim Wilkins.

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Leo Wright

Today on WBGO:

- At 7:30 p.m., author Joanna Wolper talks about her book "The Man Who Could Be Santa".

- At 6:30 p.m., join us for JazzSet with Cyrus Chestnut and Benny Green from Dizzy's Club Coca Cola.

- We had a great time last week with saxophonist Seamus Blake live from Café 939 at the Berklee College of Music. Check The Checkout's show page to listen to show, or watch the show here.

Click through for more of today’s musical happenings:

Highlights From Today's WBGO Music Calendar:

Roy Haynes "Fountain of Youth" Quartet is at Birdland Jazz Club

Antonio Sanchez/Julian Lage Project is at the Jazz Gallery

Cedar Walton Trio is at the Village Vanguard

Marcus Miller and Ravi Coltrane Quintet are at the Zinc Bar

Duduka DaFonseca and Helio Alves are at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Cedar Walton Trio is at the Village Vanguard

Today's Jazz Birthdays:

Budd Johnson – 1910

Cecil Payne – 1922

Clark Terry – 1920

Phineas Newborn – 1931

Spike Jones – 1911

Leo Wright – 1933

Viola Wells - 1902

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