The Checkout: September 27, 2011

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The Checkout presents studio session with saxophonist Jake Saslow and pianist Elio Villafranca.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.

Studio Session: Jake Saslow

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Saxophonist Jake Saslow brings a quartet to WBGO to play music from his debut recording, Crosby Street. Recorded August 24, 2011.

Set List:
Lucky 13
Crosby Street
Until Next Time

Personnel:
Jake Saslow – tenor saxophone
Mike Moreno – guitar
Joe Martin – bass
Marcus Gilmore – drums

Studio Session: Elio Villafranca

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Elio Villafranca and the Jass Syncopaters visit The Checkout for a performance. Recorded August 30, 2011 at WBGO.

Set List:
Caribbean Tinge
Flower by a Dry River
The Unspeakable

All compositions by Elio Villafranca

Personnel:
JD Allen – tenor saxophone
Bruce Harris – trumpet
Elio Villafranca – piano
Gregg August – bass
Ulysses Owen Jr. – drums
Camilo Molina Gaetan – percussion
Nelson Mateo Gonzalez – percussion

The Checkout: September 20, 2011

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The Checkout presents concert highlights from the Detroit Jazz Festival, including performances from Sean Jones, Helen Sung, Jeff Watts, and Anthony Wilson.  Also, hear a conversation with DJF Artist-in-Residence Jeff “Tain” Watts.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson hosts.

Interview: Jeff “Tain” Watts

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WBGO’s Josh Jackson talks to drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts about his artist residency at the Detroit Jazz Festival and his new recording, Family (Dark Key Music).

Detroit Jazz Festival: Jeff Watts Quartet

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The Checkout presents Detroit Jazz Festival artist-in-residence, Jeff “Tain” Watts, leading his quartet. Recorded September 4, 2011 in Detroit.

Marcus Strickland – saxophones
Lawrence Fields – piano
Christian McBride – bass
Jeff “Tain” Watts – drums

Set List:
107 Steps (Björk)
Monkey Paw Yelp (Watts)
Goldaze (Watts)
05/15/11 (Watts)
Attainment (Watts)
Wreath for John T. Smith (Watts)
Return of the Jitney Man (Watts)

Producer: Josh Jackson
Mix: Timothy Powell/Metro Mobile

Special thanks to Terri Pontremoli

Detroit Jazz Festival: Sean Jones Quintet

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The Checkout presents trumpeter Sean Jones and his quintet at the Detroit Jazz Festival. Recorded September 3, 2011 in Detroit.

Sean Jones – trumpet
Brian Hogans – alto saxophone
Orrin Evans – piano
Luques Curtis – bass
Obed Calvaire – drums

Set List:
Look and See (Jones)
Olive Juice (Jones)
Touch and Go (Jones)
Obsession Cloud Nine (Hogans)
Forgiveness (Jones)
Transitions (Jones)

Producer: Josh Jackson
Mix: Timothy Powell/Metro Mobile

Special thanks to Terri Pontremoli

Detroit Jazz Festival: Anthony Wilson Trio

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The Checkout presents guitarist Anthony Wilson at his trio at the Detroit Jazz Festival. Recorded September 5, 2011 in Detroit.

Anthony Wilson – guitar
Larry Goldings – Hammond B3 Organ
Karriem Riggins – drums

Set List:
Dinkle Blues
Mezcal
Jack of Hearts
Body and Soul
Campo Belo

Producer: Josh Jackson
Mix: Timothy Powell/Metro Mobile

Special thanks to Terri Pontremoli

Detroit Jazz Festival: Helen Sung and Sung With Words

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The Checkout presents pianist Helen Sung and Sung With Words at the Detroit Jazz Festival. Recorded September 5, 2011 in Detroit.

Helen Sung – piano
Reuben Rogers – bass
Rudy Royston – drums
Carolyn Leonhardt – voice

Set List:
Prelude to a Kiss (Ellington)
H-Town
Hope Springs Eternally
Glasswork
In Walked Bud (Monk)
It Don’t Mean a Thing (Ellington)
Entrance (Sung/Gioia)
The Place Where Heaven Fell
Quiet Girl/Quiet One
Far From the Home I Love
When You Dream (Shorter)

Producer: Josh Jackson
Mix: Timothy Powell/Metro Mobile

Special thanks to Terri Pontremoli

The Checkout: September 13, 2011

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The Checkout presents a studio performance with Somi, an exploration of the Puerto Rican songbook with Miguel Zenon, and a concert highlight from Geri Allen’s live performance at the Village Vanguard.  WBGO’s Josh Jackson is your host.