Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band's 'Walk A Mile In My Shoe' featured on WBGO's New Day, New Play Aug 26-30

WBGO | By Gary Walker

Published August 24, 2024 at 6:22 AM EDT

Orrin Evans and The Captain Black Big Band Walk a Mile in My Shoe

Following back to back Grammy nominations for their last two recordings, pianist Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band return with Walk A Mile In My Shoe, continuing their collective infectious spirit, and expanding its concept to include four of today's outstanding vocalists - Lisa Fischer, Paul Jost, Joanna Pascale and Bilal. Orrin addresses his long term medical journey (dealing with neurofibromatosis) with this spectacular musical journey.

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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 on Daybreak. He's the winner of the 1996 Gavin Magazine Jazz Radio Personality of the Year Award and the recipient of the 2021 Marian McPartland-Willis Conover Award for Career Achievement in Broadcasting from the Jazz Journalists Association. Gary hosts the morning show each weekday from 8am til noon. And, by his own admission, he's truly having a great time.

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