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Michael Wolff's 'Sunny Day' featured on New Day, New Play Oct 6-10

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Michael Wolff's 'Sunny Day'

Pianist Michael Wolff's considerable talents have been heard and seen with Cal Tjader, Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, and as musical director for the legendary singer Nancy Wilson.

As of late he's found the creativity in a trio setting, with bassist Ben Allison and drummer Allan Mednard. One unmistakable sign of a true creative is the uncanny ability to find new ways to express.

On Sunny Day, Wolff's new release, experimenting with beat-making software and loops, this threesome shows an engaging display on Michael's original compositions, accompanied by a gorgeous solo expression of the Lennon/McCartney nugget In My Life.

Hear a track from Sunny Day each morning at 8:20 AM, another feature made possible by the members of WBGO.

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.