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Todd Marcus and Virginia MacDonald. Todd Marcus’ straight-ahead bass clarinet playing has carved out a unique voice for the instrument in modern jazz. His music swings hard with both a fiery and introspective intensity but also maintains a strong lyrical sensibility. Marcus’ compositions draw largely on straight-ahead jazz and classical influences but over recent years have also increasingly explored the Middle-Eastern sounds from his Egyptian-American heritage. Todd is joined by Toronto based clarinetist Virginia MacDonald. A lauded clarinetist in her own right, Virginia has performed and composed on over a dozen Juno Award winning albums and helps lead the Canadian Jazz Collective. Featuring Eric Kennedy on Drums, Steven Arnold on Bass, Hannah Mayer on Piano, Virginia MacDonald on Clarinet and Todd Marcus on Bass Clarinet, Daniel Peck is your host for the Todd Marcus Quintet featuring Virginia MacDonald – Live at the Bop Stop. -
The McCrary Sisters (pictured) are our guests on Gospel Memories. They share their life in music, including singing in the B. C. & M. Mass Choir, backing artists from Elvis to Patti LaBelle, the influence of their father Sam McCrary of the Fairfield Four, and their new album, "Love is the Only Key.
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Ricardo Morales Quintet. A musician with an eclectic background, Ricardo Morales brings together a variety of musical traditions to deliver a sound that feels fresh but familiar to listeners from all around the world. This August 24th, 2023 performance celebrated the release of his debut album Introspectiva which is a set of arrangements that amalgamate Jazz, Rock and some Latin American classics. Featuring Anthony Taddeo on Drums, Kip Reed on Bass, Grant Heineman on Keys, Ronnell Regis on Saxophone and Ricardo Morales on guitar, and presented courtesy of the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, Daniel Peck is your host for Ricardo Morales– Live at the Bop Stop. -
This episode of Gospel Memories includes music from the Davis Sisters, Dixie Hummingbirds (pictured), Golden Tones, Donald Vails, Staple Singers, Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA), Women of Worship, Bright Stars, and others. -
Two Priests. A conversation with Father Chester Smith SVD, half of the first set of African-American twins to become Catholic priests. Father Smith grew up in Chicago’s inner city and rose to become an international leader in African-American ministry and youth outreach. . . .(more) -
Dr. Marie Savard discusses her book, The Body Shape Solution to Weight Loss and Wellness: The Apples & Pears Approach to Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Feeling Healthier. -
Process Shilosophy. Matt Segall, a philosopher based in Sebastopol, California, advocates for a philosophical approach rooted in wonder and curiosity. Matt critiques Kantian views, proposing an integration of science and religion through imagination, which he sees as a universal faculty connecting us to cosmic creativity. ● Matt specializes in process philosophy, which views reality as dynamic and interconnected, contrasting with substance-based philosophies. ● Philosophy can be difficult because it's attempting to bring thought and self-reflection to what everyone takes for granted as obvious. ● Philosophy asks broad, existential questions that don't necessarily have answers. Being a good philosopher is about finding good questions. ● Matt argues that wonder and curiosity are transformative forces that can inspire positive change and deepen engagement with existence. -
Andy Bianco. New York City based jazz artist/composer/educator/advocate Andy Bianco has performed with Kandace Springs, Bob Moses and Deborah Cox. When he’s not busy touring, he’s an educator and an advocate through the establishment of scholarships through the Phillip Bianco Memorial Scholarship Fund. He took time out of teaching at the New York Jazz Workshop to present selections from his most recent album NYC Stories with a trio. Featuring Jordan McBride on Bass and Andrew Kirk on Drums, and from a July 23rd, 2023 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the Andy Bianco Trio – Live at the Bop Stop. -
William Luck hosts the show this week with selections from the Gospel Wonders (pictured), Barbara Jean Mayes, Bill Spivery and the Sons of Truth, Bobby Jones and New Life, Spiritual Wings, and others. -
Caring Relationships: Disability and Maintaining Dignity. The vast majority of care recipients are exclusively receiving unpaid care from a family member, friend, or neighbor. The rest receive a combination of family care and paid assistance, or exclusively paid formal care. Whether you’re a paid home care provider, or rely on personal assistance to meet your daily needs, or a family member caring for a loved one, the nature of the working relationship depends on mutual respect and dignity. In honor of Disability Pride Month, we’ll revisit the dynamic and complex relationship of care receiving and giving. -
This week we present the inspirational story of Bill Demby. A Vietnam Veteran, Bill Demby lost both his legs when a Viet Cong rocket struck the truck, he was driving three months after he arrived in Vietnam. This is an encore Like It Is recording. -
Magic & Poetry. Poet Jacqueline Suskin delves into her career journey and the revelation of poetry's potency. She stresses heeding creative instincts and embracing life's current. Discussing creativity's magical essence, she unveils ways to nurture it in daily routines and offers burnout coping advice. Highlighting poetry's relevance today, she shares a poignant poem, urging attention to Earth's guidance. Jacqueline previews upcoming projects and even shares a beloved song.
