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Summer 7-1-1990

WGLT Program Guide, July, 1990

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FROM I.S.U. Band in Chicago, and Fletcher Armstrong, and archival interviews First 90 Years. Part one, The Kid Henderson's Orchestra in New York with Armstrong reveal still more from Algiers, a two-hour program City, until forming his own bands, facets of his musical personality. hosted by pianist Dr. Billy Taylor, the Hot Five and Hot Seven. focuses on Armstrong's musical The one-hour program, The greatness. The second part, The In the late '40s, Armstrong Second Line, is hosted by actor Second Line, a one-hour program formed another band called "Louis Ossie Davis. The title refers to the hosted by actor Ossie Davis, Armstong and his All-Stars." second generation of musicians explores how Armstrong's legacy Throughout the '40s, '50s and '60s, who followed in the footsteps of the lives on in performances by Armstrong and the All-Stars toured jazz masters in New Orleans street contemporary musicians. The Europe, Africa, South America, parades, and by contemporary specials will air on WGLT from 7-10 Australia, Japan, and the Far East, musicians who continue to PM, Wednesday, July 4th and again collecting millions of fans as his celebrate Armstrong's musical from 1-4 PM, Sunday, July 8th. travels expanded. legacy. Highlights include compositions recorded exclusively Louis Armstrong was one of The two-hour special, The Kid for this special tribute by the major creative forces of 20th from Algiers is hosted by pianist Dr. Armstrong's colleague Arvell Shaw century American music. In his Billy Taylor. The title refers to the and his All-Stars, and Doug book Jazz Masters of New Orleans, New Orleans neighborhood where Armstrong spent much of his youth. Richards and the Great American ops" ... distinguished jazz critic Martin This program celebrates Armstrong's Music Ensemble. Shaw was an "Dippermouth" Williams writes, "It could be said genius and draws upon the rich original member of Louis "The King of that this man changed the world; he treasure trove of the recordings he Armstrong's band the All-Stars. ► Jazz" ... "Rhythm did, at the very least change made. The program was devised in Interviews with Shaw and Jaws" - these Western music - all of it. And the collaboration with such celebrated Richards round out this are just a few of more that music spreads, the closer musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, contemporary homage to the titles it comes to being true that he Gunther Schuller, James Newton, Armstrong - a great American bestowed on changed all the world's music." and Peggy Lee. Some of musician whose music, 60 years Louis Armstrong. Armstrong's career spans Armstrong's significant works later, continues to astonish and But to millions around the world, most of the 20th century. Born in featured are "West End Blues," delight audiences everywhere. this legendary trumpeter is known 1900, he first learned to play the "Weather Bird." and "Big Butter and In March of 1971, Armstrong simply as "Satchmo", one of cornet, then the trumpet, at the Egg Man." Other aspects of the suffered a heart attack after an all-star America's greatest jazz figures and Colored Waifs Home for Boys in Armstrong legacy are also featured engagement in New York City. He the man who revolutionized New Orleans, where he was sent at in the program, including his died in his sleep on July 6, 1971. On American music. the age of 12 for illegally firing a classic collaborations with jazz the day of Armstrong's death, Duke To honor the man and his pistol. After leaving the home in greats such as Billie "Lady Day" Ellington, another jazz great, said "If music, on the Fourth of July, the 1914, Armstrong began performing Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. anyone was Mr. Jazz, it was Louis day Armstrong would have in various New Orleans parades and Jazz critic Martin Williams Armstrong. He was the epitome of celebrated his 90th birthday, WGLT honky-tonk clubs. During the '20s and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis jazz and always will be. He is what I presents a special two-part he joined Fate Marable's band in St. provide personal insights about call an American standard." program, Louis Armstrong: The Louis, King Oliver's Creols Jazz JONATHAN BUTLER side, "Stormy Weather." It's a great MINNEAPOLIS ARTISTS ENSEMBLE Deliverance (Jive) representation of her early years. Mozart & Hummel (GM) Guitarist Butler delivers The Minneapolis Artists TOMMY DORSEY Music Director John Kanya contemporary jazz with a decidedly Ensemble have turned a striking Yes Indeed (BMG/RCA) sez: "Hey! Check these out! " African feel, peppered with minimal transcription of Mozart's "Sinfonia vocals. Features Omar Hakim and Swing, Swing, Swing with Concertante" into the exhilarating CARMEN MCRAE Tommy D. and his orchestra that Hugh Masekela. "Grande Sestetto Concertante. " And Carmen Sings Monk (Novus) features the magnificent STAN GETZ Mozart's former student, Hummel, Vocal versions of standards arrangements by the great Sy 01 iver. Apasionado (A&M) would be delighted with the by Thelonious Monk. McRae is a The song "Well, Git it" makes the Produced by Herb Alpert, tenor effervescent quality of his "Quintet. " consummate storyteller, weaving whole CD worth the price An engaging recording that's worth the words across the melodies in a saxophonist Getz plays passionate, a listen. conversational tone. sweet and vibrant styles from Latin NAT "KING " COLE grooves to contemporary jazz. Unforgettable (Capitol) FLIM & THE BB'S What can I say about popular New Pants (Warner Bros.) GIL GOLDSTEIN JAMES GALWAY music's most distinctive of singers? Hot new tunes from the band City of Dreams (Blue Note) The Enchanted Forest - Melodies The phrasing is impeccable, the that began recording all digital Covers of Lennon /McCartney of Japan (BMG/RCA) recording is flawless and the albums in the early 80s. Their style and Jaco Pastorius combined with This creative work from one arrangements are unforgettable. is dynamic and completely modern original tunes highlight this release. of the world's finest flutists runs the Modern styles throughout, the throughout. LEON REDBONE gamut from contemporary works keyboard prevails. like "Enchanted Forest" to JACK DEJOHNETTE Sugar (BMG-August) traditional love songs such as Parallel Realities (MCA) DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND Absolutely a delightful 35 "Hietsuki Bushi." Is it my An unusual ensemble with The New Orleans Album (CBS) minutes of listening. His voice may imagination or does Galway just drummer DeJohnette, guitarist Pat An off-handed sweep of New be best described as a cross keep getting better and better? Metheny and pianist Herbie Orleans music history and a handy between Bing Crosby and George Hancock. Modern, original tunes vehicle for singers, stampers and Jessel. "What?!", you say. You'll destined to become classics. plungers. Rocker Elvis Costello love the classic jazz sound of the QUATOUR MUIR & sings on one track. contemporary crooner. JEAN-PHILLIP COLLARD MOSE ALLISON Mozart Piano Concertos No. 8, My Backyard (Blue Note) 11 & 14 (EMI) With a wealth of new material I ( I ( Austria's fair-haired boy would and some obscure chestnuts, vocalist have been proud of pianist Collard as Mose Allison recorded this album in he displays his mastery and affection his own backyard - New Orleans. Big Band Boy Marc Boon The heavens shake, thunder for Mozart's piano concertos. These touts these recordings ... SHADOWFAX rumbles, lightning flashes and performances sparkle with The Odd Get Even (Private Music) TONY BENNETT Lulu, goddess of Classical unpretentious ingenuity Featuring percussion, Astoria - Portrait of an Artist(CBS) Recordings, decends from Mt. electronics and violin, Shadowfax When he's not putting paint to Olympus with these suggestions ... PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA, WITH hits world music grooves with a canvas, Bennett colors the air with his NARRATOR JONATHON WINTERS punch. After hearing this, modern unmistakable voice. It's a rich, lush, DAVID HOPMAN Peter & the Wolf and jazz just isn't the same. lavish CD produced by Son Danny. Music for Guitar, Flute, Violin Carnival of the Animals (EMI) LEE RITENOUR LENA HORNE & Viola (Gajo) Clever ... witty ... charming. Stolen Moments (GRP) Stormy Weather 1941-1958 Guitarist David Hopman There just aren't enough adjectives to Ritenour returns to the roots (BMG/RCA) premiers a recording for classical describe Jonathon Winters' of jazz and revives the guitar of his Finally, a CD that brings you guitar of Beethoven's "Serenade," interpretations of these old favorites! youth - an electro-acoustic 22 songs by one of the greatest Opus 8. Also included are elegant They're chock full o' color, so grab Gibson L5. Includes the Miles' tune performers in popular jazz, Lena works by Granados and "Mountain your best buddy, kick back and en joy "Blue in Green." Horne, including her most famous Songs" by Robert Beaser. what's sure to become a classic. 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