Carmen McRae

Jazz Giants For March And April

Dennis Owsley — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:30:02 +0000

On the March 31 Jazz Unlimited show, we will present jazz giants born in March and April. Some of the artists include Bix Beiderbecke, Billie Holiday, Lionel Hampton, Sarah Vaughan, Nat "King" Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Henderson, Pee Wee Russell, Carmen McRae and Michael Brecker.

Check out my photos of Michael Brecker, Brad Mehldau and John Pattitucci on the slide show.

Here is a video of Lionel Hampton (introduced by Patti Page) playing "Flying Home" in 1957.

Tribute To Dave Brubeck and Jazz From Left Coast Clubs-Part 5

Dennis Owsley — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:22:57 +0000

Due to music recording copyright laws, the music from this show is no longer available. Music is posted for two weeks after a show airs.

The Quieter Side Of Jazz-My Favorite Singers (First Hour) And New Music

Dennis Owsley — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0000

On Sunday, October 28, the Jazz Unlimited Keys and Strings Hour will present music by 11 of my favorite jazz singers accompanied by groups without horns. The singers are Patricia Barber, Betty Carter, Kurt Elling, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Hartman, Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, Judy Niemack, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams and Cassandra Wilson. The second and third hours of Jazz Unlimited will present music by some of the real heavyweights in current and past music: Kurt Elling, Keith Jarrett, Joe Lovano, Teo Macero, the Fred Hersch Trio, Ran Blake, the Kronos Quartet, Anat Cohen, the