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Oz Noy's 'Fun One' featured on WBGO's New Day New Play Jan 20-25

Oz Noy's 'Fun One' from Criss Cross Records
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Oz Noy's 'Fun One' from Criss Cross Records

For guitarist Oz Noy, when he examines ways to reimagine classics, the investigation goes deep, resulting in fresh impressions of evergreens from the jazz canon.

Along with pianist/keyboardist David Kikoski, bassist James Genus and drummer Clarence Penn, they emerge with truly fresh and fun approaches to works by Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, a gorgeous, ballad-like expression on John Coltrane's Giant Steps and more.

Often, reimagination is key to the music's evolution. Oz Noy and his musical friends further the dialogue with this new release from Criss Cross Records.

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.