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WGLT Program Guide, October, 1990

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Philadelphia as a producer and host of Fresh BLUES-STAGE on location in the dary, including the great singer Air, then a local band's native city of New Bobby "Blue" Bland, guitarist daily interview s, takes listeners Orleans. The Nevilles are a Luther "Guitar, Jr. " Johnson, and and music pro­ on a weekly hour-long journey Crecent City tradition, with harmonica master Charlie gram. In 1985, to the top music clubs for some influences that range from New Musselwhite. True to its mission the weekly half­ of the best live blues, soul, and Orle-J.ns piano masters like the of presenting young talent, BLUES­ today a worthy rival of Ted hour edition of zydeco performances around legendary Professor Long Hair to STAGE will also proudly feature Koppel and Larry King." Her Fresh Air with the country. rock 'n' roll, and from ga,pel and the best of the next generation, high journalistic standards as well Terry Gross was In October, BLUESSTAGE doo-wop to the famous chants including a capella soul quintet as her unique interview style launched and features exclusive live of the Mardi Gras Indians. The New Emage, and return visits let her ask the intelligent ques­ distributed by performances by 1990 Grammy Neville Brothers will perform a from two extra-ordinarily gifted tions most of us w.ouli;J)ike to National Public Award winners, the Neville number of their current songs young singer-guitarists Joue ·e the opportunity. Radio. Since 1987, Brothers, John Lee Hooker, and as well as some of their classics, Louis Walker and Bobby Radcliff. e put~ it more directly. My a daily, ·one- hour Ruth Brown. 1he series airs on including Aaron Neville's 1966 The best of the blues is WGLT at 7 PM on Fridays and smash hit "Tell It Llke It Is." right here on 89.1 FM, WGLT go I 1 to he p the person tell edition of Fre5h Air has graced during the past dozen years. In at midnight on Saturdays. BLUESSTAGE presents live each Friday night at 7 PM and h,or 1:,,1, the airwaves. 1987, the program received a The Neville Brothers' music by several artists whose again on Saturday at midnight some'nrr ab u I en I d 1 Ir ddition to her work as prestigious Ohio State Award performance was capmred by status is now considered legen- on BLUESSTAGE. k1 ,,.,. btf 1r host :in I executive producer of for excellence in education, ◄ B m m Brooklyn, New Y)fK, Prest, ir (., ·oss had served as informational and public affairs 'er'v 1 c ivtx:1 a b-..chelor's degree guest h< ·t or the weekday edi­ broadcasting in the Performing n English and a master's degree tions of All Tbings Considered, Arts and Humanities category. In MISSISSIPI VALLEY••• BLUES FESTIVAL ln communications from the State and her interviews were a reg­ 1986, the program was cited as l niwrs1ty of e\V York at Buffalo. ular feanui> on Morning~ition "Best Regularly Scheduled Talk Continuing the great in1rcxluction. His performance at along for the raucus ride. Terry Gro began her r;idio during its inaugural year. Gross Show" by the International Radio trJ.dition of blues on 89.1 FM is the MISSISSIPPI VAllEY BLUES Rucker's resonant voice and career in l C, "''\ t p .1blic radio has also produc pmgrams and Festival of New York. In 1981, the MISSISSIPPI VAllEY BLUES FFSTIVAL runs the gamut from smooth bottleneck guitar are s ion \X'BI O 1Jl Buffalo, New features for oth J'R pfOgrams, Fre5h Air won the Corporation FESTIVAL. We'll air the festival f1J1gerstyle guitar acrobatics to mmplimenttrl by his v. ife Rhonda's York She hosted and produced including opti Voices in the for Public Broadcasting Award Saturdays at 3:00 PM beginning solid piano boogie. harmonica and harmony vocals. a number of arts women's and Wind and Jazz Alive. She was for "Best Llve Radio Program." October 6th. Also appearing at the Festival And follLEO KOTTKE DEANNA BOGART ANN ARMSTRONG & of flutes and panpipes, handmade >- JAZZ "That's What" (Private Music) "Out to Get You " (Blind Pig) STEVE HUHGES by Michael Graham Allen. Music Director John Konya gives Not a folk record, not exactly jazz Many times, we find that per­ "I Go To Pieces" (Heads Up) the nod of approval to these or blues, but a recording that's fonners' first recordings are a bit The guitar sounds like vintage SUZANNE CIANI selections ... progressive and imaginative. weak, but such is not the case with Joni Mitchell, the voice like Bonnie "Pianissiomo" (Private) Includes ''.Jesus Maria" composed ) Ms. Bogart. She's an accomplished Raitt, and her soul defies descrip­ After 20 years of exclusive ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY" by Carla Bley. pianist, vocalist and saxophonist. tion. The tunes range from folk to devotion to electronic music, "Reference Point" (GRP) Ciani "rediscovers" the instr1,nnent STEVE ERQUIAGA I This CD lets her talents shine. (Sun­ old timey blues to country. A With a signature sound of nylon (/} "Erkiology" (Windham Hill) glasses may be in order here.) wonderful vehicle for Ann's talents. of her youth the acoustic piano. and steel string guitars, Acoustic The debut recording for guitarist Contains piano arrangements of Alchemy plays a variety of modem Erguiaga, member of Andy Narell's DELBERT MCCLINTON - NEW AGE songs from her last two releases, jazz styles. Includes a cover of band. It's jazz fusion for the 90s. ''I'm With You " (Curb) and four new compositions. "Take Five." MUSIC FOR A NEW DAYhost, Up tempo sambas and rock back If you aren't familiar with "Delbert Alison Smith thinks you might CAROL NETHEN TANIA MARIA beats abound. Music", this CD is a marvelous enjoy these ... •~ View from the Bridge" (Natada) "Bela Vista" (World Pacific) way to get to know the man. His KENIA Carol's heavy synthesize :md Burning hot latin jazz from this sound incorporates the flavor of ''What You 're Looking For" (Denon) MICHAEL HEDGES programmed drums create a rich popular vocalist. Includes a great Texas BBQ with Louisiana chili Vocalist Kenia has a sound that "Taproot " (Windham Hill) texture, and her compositions are version of the Rolling Stones and Chicago ribs. A great follow­ makes you come back for more. Master of the incredible TransTrem melodic and uplifting This "Satisfaction. " Will Lee and Steve up to his Grammy-nominated Latin percussions on most tunes, guitar, Hedges' graceful harmonies recording is wonderful, but Gadd appear. "Live from Austin." with a version of Harold Harlen's create images of country roads, difficult to classify. I'd place it "Over the Rainbow." butterllies, and the land of "spirit somewhere between "space TURILE ISIAND SIRING QUAITTET THE ALLMAN BROS. BAND - MAX LASSER'S ARK farmers. " Includes an appearance music" and contemporary jazz. "Skylife " (Windham Hill) "Seven Turns" (Epic) "Timejump" (Sona Gaia) by David Crosby and Graham Nash. Two violins, viola and cello playing Most of the "reunion" efforts that Swiss born Lasser has a knack for JOHN SERRILE original jazz tunes that swing with have bombarded us have been using a wide range of instrumental COYATE OLDMAN "Flightpath " (Mirainar) an intensity and fervor. A must for marginal at best, but the reform­ sounds to supplement his guitar "Tbunderchord" (BMI) Dedicated to some of aviation's those seeking a unique experience. ation of "the Brothers" breaks the playing. Nice, streamlines pop The primitive and spiritual life of greatest historical triumphs. chains of mediocrity. Greg, HARRY CONNICK, JR. TRIO melodies. the Ancient American Indian is John's jet engine will blast you off Dicky, Butch, and Jaimoe have ''Lofty's Roach Soufjle" (CBS) depicted in music through tl1e use through a "Sky Safari." MICHEL CAMILO adopted 3 new brothers to keep A collection of ballad and swing "On the Other Hand" (Epic) the fire alive. tunes in the standard jazz Trio and brass-fortified groups tradition. Mellow, sweet styles for provide the venue for this exhil­ a relaxing evening. IBE NEVILLE BROTHERS - arating pianist Includes ''Irnpres.5ions" l "Brothers Keeper" (A&M) by John Coltrane and "City of BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET ll To try and classify or even Willi TERENCE BLANCHARD Angels" by Jaco Pastorius. explain the music of the Neville AtOU~lt AltH~MY. .. (CBS) family would be an injustice to ... a concert with the guitar duo recorded at the Dallas/Ft. Worth The soundtrack from the Spike ► BLUES them. The arrangements, instrumen­ club, Caravan of Dreams. You can enjoy this catchy, melodic Lee film about jazz musicians. Marc Boon, blues host and tation, vocals and themes are contemporary jazz concert 7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 31 on Impassioned blues from these Renaissance man, recommends flawless. The gentlemen from 89.1 FM. current jazz masters. these babies ... New Orleans are amazing. \\ t, I I P I~ O c.; I{ \ \I <~ I I I> I' I () H O t . r O I\ I ' H \\ t, I I I' H < > l , I\ \ \ 1 ( , I I I > I I ( 1 I{ < I l I < I I► I I~

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