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00000177-b008-d5f4-a5ff-b9f8b4b60000Radar is WBGO's exclusive album preview feature.

Hear 'Strykin' Ahead,' the Grooving New Album by Guitarist Dave Stryker, on Radar

Chris Drukker
Dave Stryker

Dave Stryker's recent efforts have been jazz hits. His two Eight Track albums, and a salute to former employer Stanley Turrentine, have earned this guitarist new fans while giving him plenty of room to move. Strykin' Ahead is Dave's new date, and it puts him in the studio with organist Jared Gold, vibraphonist Steve Nelson and drummer McClenty Hunter, who proved to be such a hip combination on Eight Track II.

Throughout the album, Dave shows off his versatility, ranging from wall-sweating blues to a pretty Strayhorn melody to an evergreen like "Who Can I Turn To." Then there's the flat-out, open-road feel of the title track, which lives up to its name.

1) Shadowboxing
2) Footprints
3) New You
4) Passion Flower
5) Strykin' Ahead
6) Blues Down Deep
7) Joy Spring
8) Who Can I Turn To
9) Donna Lee

Dave Stryker will appear on Sept. 1 and 2 at The Jazz Forum in Tarrytown, N.Y.; on Sept. 3 at The Falcon in Marlboro, N.Y.; and on Sept. 9 at Trumpets in Montclair, N.J. For more information, visit his website.

In jazz radio, great announcers are distinguished by their ability to convey the spontaneity and passion of the music. Gary Walker is such an announcer, and his enthusiasm for this music greets WBGO listeners every morning. This winner of the 1996 Gavin Magazine Jazz Radio Personality of the Year award has hosted the morning show each weekday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. And, by his own admission, he's truly having a great time.