• Morning Cup of Jazz 11/11/11

    November 11, 2011. Posted by Tim Wilkins.

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    Hoagy Carmichael
    Hoagy Carmichael

    Today at WBGO:

    - A 7:30 p.m., join us for this week's WBGO Journal, our award-winning public affairs program with host Doug Doyle.

    - Check the blog for the latest installment of Dr. Lewis Porter's "You Don't Know Jazz!" column, this time on jazz and film, as well as Dr. Michael Bourne's exclusive interview with Paquito D'Rivera, who will play the music of Argentine composer Astor Piazzola this weekend at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

    - We had a great time with Bill McHenry live from the Village Vanguard on Wednesday night. If you missed the show, visit The Checkout's show page to hear it again, and to hear host Josh Jackson's interview with McHenry, plus an exclusive playlist!

    - On Wednesday, November 16, WBGO hosts a members night at the 92Y Tribeca, with vibraphonist Warren Wolff and Wolfpack and guitarist Lage Lund. Members will get to meet the artists, a free gift and refreshments, and your choice of the best seats in the house. See you there!

    Click through for more of today’s musical happenings:

    Highlights From Today's WBGO Music Calendar:

    Eugene Marlow's Heritage Ensemble is at the Brazilian Endowment for the Arts

    Mark Shim Quartet is at Cornelia Street Cafe

    Daniel Kelly, Eyal Maoz, Guy Barash are at the Gowanus Arts Building

    Kerrin Allyson is at the Jazz Standard

    Paquito D'Rivera and Leny Andrade are at Jazz at Lincoln Cente

    Chick Corea’s 70th Birthday Celebration is at the Blue Note

    Today's Jazz Birthdays:

    Hoagy Carmichael – 1899

    Mario Pavone – 1940

    Mark Shim – 1973

    Mauricio de Souza – 1979

    Mose Allison – 1927

    Sonny White - 1917

    Willie Cook - 1923

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