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Marc Ribot’s Jazz Bins. Guitarist Marc Ribot asserts that the Soul Jazz movement of the late 1970s and the New York punk movement going on at the same time had similar depth and intensity, even if the two scenes had different circles and different core motivations. Expressing these commonalities are something he’s been chasing ever since, and we’re fortunate enough to hear the fruits of that effort on this program. -
Words and music with Rev. Joe Williams (pictured), member of the Sons of the Birds and the Dixie Hummingbirds. Rev. Joe's biography, "Flying with the Birds," written by Dr. Lynn Peterson, is now available. He is also being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in St. Louis in September.
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The Scheen Jazzorkester was founded in 2010 and has evolved into the regional Jazz Orchestra of the Southern Jazz Center in Norway. It has succeeded in becoming a major force in Norwegian progressive composer-based ensembles along with similar units in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and has released eight critically acclaimed albums. The group tours regularly, and for this performance you’ll hear, among other pieces, a commissioned piece by the great Norwegian saxophonist and composer, André Roligheten. He is known in Europe especially for his contributions in Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity, Friends and Neighbors, Susanne Sundfør as well as his own quartet. Daniel Peck is your host for this September 28th, 2024 performance of the Scheen Jazzorkester … Live at the Bop Stop. -
This episode includes selections from the St. James Young Adult Choir of Detroit, Cassietta George, Pilgrim Jubilees (pictured), Raymond Rasberry Singers, Evelyn Gay, Swanee Quintet, COGIC International Mass Choir, and more. -
Adam Gillitt is the Publisher of The Alameda Post, the only local news source for the city of Alameda. In an environment of ongoing consolidation of media outlets, The Alameda Post stands in contrast as a non-profit, locally owned and managed news source. Host Scott Piehler talks with Adam about the battle against “the news desert,” the importance of a good cartoonist, and where to get a bite to eat, no matter what you’re in the mood for. -
Billy Lee Riley. On this edition of Like It Is, we feature an encore interview with the late Billy Lee Riley. We discussed Blues music, his musical career and his formative years growing-up in Arkansas. Riley was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of a sharecropper. In this interview, Riley shared memories of how he learned to play the guitar from black farm workers who lived on both sides of his family’s tenant farming housing in rural Pocahontas, Arkansas -
Idle Innovation. Tom Hodgkinson, editor of the Idler Magazine, shares his experience of running a magazine for over 30 years and the unexpected lessons he has learned. He emphasizes the importance of having a supportive network of talented friends and seeking advice from mentors who have successfully navigated similar ventures. Tom also discusses the challenges of marketing and the impact of digital platforms on the publishing industry. He highlights the value of building a community of readers and subscribers and the benefits of a subscriber-funded business model. -
Chicago based saxophonist Shawn Maxwell is consistently regarded as one of the boldest and most unique voices in jazz. Whether he’s performing material from his nine solo albums or leading the New Tomorrow quintet, Shawn’s music challenges audiences and takes chances.Shawn’s Quartet join us for this performance on tour in support of his latest release, Story at Eleven From an August 6th, 2023 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the Shawn Maxwell Quartet…Live at the Bop Stop
