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Banjo master Bela Fleck on his collaborations with the late Chick Corea

By Doug Doyle,

Published April 24, 2024 at 3:40 PM EDT

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On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with banjo master Bela Fleck on his collaborations with the late Chick Corea.

Recently, Bela visited the WBGO Studios, to talk to Chick and their third joint release, Remembrance (being released May 10), and an upcoming performance, “Bela Fleck: Rhythm, Raga & Rhapsody” on May 4 at Carnegie Hall.

You can hear Gary Walker's entire interview with Bela Fleck here.

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Doug Doyle

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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Gary Walker

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.

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