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Programs run at the discretion of carrying stations within two weeks of the initial release date (for example, if Singing with the Duke is released on April 3, carriers broadcast between April 3 and April 17). Web release occurs after this two week window.
Programs from past seasons are available in the Archives.
February 4, 2010
John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman —On their legendary album, Johnny Hartman's lush vocals perfectly matched Coltrane's lyric tenor saxophone. Baritone Kevin Mahogany joins Todd Williams, one of today's great tenor sax men, to recreate classics from that 1963 collaboration including: "Dedicated to You," "Autumn Serenade" and "You Are Too Beautiful." Wycliffe Gordon hosts.
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February 11, 2010
Frank Foster and Songs of Romance —Tenorman, composer and Basie alum Frank Foster joins the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for a few of his new and classic arrangements. Singers Dennis Rowland and Marlena Shaw guest on tunes like 'Black Coffee' and 'Perdido.' Wendell Pierce hosts.
February 18, 2010
Masters of the Mallet —Three modern masters of the mallet take the stage at Dizzy's for one solid hour of good vibes. Vibraphonists Bobby Hutcherson leads his quartet, Joe Locke pays tribute to Henry Mancini and Stefon Harris. Wendell Pierce hosts.
February 25, 2010
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra —The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra stops in on its northern cousin in a visit to the House of Swing. NOJO artistic director and trumpeter Irvin Mayfield gives us a taste of the bayou with his 21-piece orchestra and original tunes "Ballad of the Long Hot Night," "Beat," "Whoopin' and Hollerin'" and more. Wendell Pierce hosts.
March 4, 2010
Cyrus Chestnut, Russell Malone and Christian McBride —Pianist Cyrus Chestnut, guitarist Russell Malone and bassist Christian McBride form an all-star rhythm roll call. These keepers of the jazz flame will take the lead and propel their own groups from the stage at Dizzy's. Wendell Pierce hosts.
March 11, 2010
Joey DeFrancesco Trio —Take solace in the blues! Hammond B3 specialist Joey DeFrancesco and his trio are joined by a three hard-driving tenor sax players -- Vincent Herring, John Nugent and the late David "Fathead" Newman, in one of his last performances. They'll burn up classics like 'Deep Blues,' 'My One and Only Love' and 'Speak Low.' Wendell Pierce hosts.
March 18, 2010
Deep in the Shed: Marcus Roberts —Two decades ago, he may have been deep in the shed, but since that time, he's cut his way up and out. Marcus Roberts performs his iconic suite chronicling the blues in all its form and feel. He will be joined by drummer Jason Marsalis, bassist Roland Guerin and more. Wendell Pierce hosts.
March 25, 2010
American Icons: Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis —A smooth pairing as renowned pianists Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis take the stage for two rousing sets. The 88-year old Brubeck shows he still is the master of the 88s on "Take Five," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," and "Over the Rainbow." Lewis' gospel and funk tinged sound will lift you out of your seat with "The In Crowd," "Wade in the Water" and more. Wendell Pierce hosts.
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