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HIGHLIGHTS: KCSM HD1 (Jazz 91)
  • Snap Crackle: Roy Haynes at 100, Part 3. The celebration of the great drummer's centennial continues; and we’ll hear Roy with Jackie McLean, Andrew Hill, Gary Burton, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, and leading his own groups.
  • Animator David Silverman is best known for his work on The Simpsons but he is also a passionate musician, playing his tuba anytime he gets a chance, including bringing it to our interview for a bit of jamming after we recorded!
  • Chess Records, Part 2 - 1950-51. Part 2 continues a behemoth, multi-part series on Chess Records. The Chicago record label, founded by 2 Polish immigrant brothers, Leonard and Phil Chess, proved to be one of the most influential and important labels in not only Blues, but also Rhythm & Blues and its contribution to the birth of Rock n' Roll. Chess was the musical home of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, The Moonglows, The Flamingos and countless other giants of 20th Century music. In part 2, We’re focusing on the important Chess releases from 1950 and '51. With Phil and Leonard together running the company, they would change Aristocrat Records to Chess in June, 1950. The brothers were short of cash to fund their fledgling label, but thanks to strong sellers from Gene Ammons, Al Hibbler and Jimmy Rogers, the label stayed afloat and scored its first R&B #1 with "Rocket 88." This Ike Turner session that the brothers issued as by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats was recorded by Sam Phillips down at the Memphis Recording Service and purchased by Chess. Chess had a nice deal going with Phillips before he started his own label, Sun Records, in early '52. They would also buy some demos and a contract with Howlin' Wolf, which would pay dividends over the next 15 years. We'll also hear the important releases from Muddy Waters during this time as we feature the 2nd part in our series on Chess Records.
  • Isaiah J. Thompson (UPDATED). Meet Isaiah J. Thompson—a rising star on the piano who’s making waves in the jazz world. Discover his fresh sound and the artistry that’s turning heads.
HIGHLIGHTS: KCSM HD2
  • The last show of the year features selections from 2024's gospel reissue projects and long sets in memory of the late Rodessa Barrett Porter (pictured) (Barrett Sisters) and Sis. Mattie Wood of Suffolk, VA.
  • Wil Shelton, (pictured) President & CEO of Wil Power Integrated Marketing. Will orchestrates a network of over 50,000 African-Americans salons and barbershops nationwide, creating authentic touch points that reach more than 30-million across social media networks. Our conversation includes discussion about Wil’s company and the historical, cultural significance, and evolution of Black Barbershops and salons in the Black community.
  • Brian Behlendorf discusses his career in open technologies, and how they can be used to enhance human liberties. He explains how open-source software (comprising up to 90% of all software) enables collaboration, flexibility, and innovation. The conversation highlights the impact of open-source technology on society, the importance of open data and AI, rebuilding trust in technology, and supporting creative industries. ● 70-90% of the software inside any car, phone, app, or website is pre-existing code not written by the manufacturers of those products. ● Open-source software has a place in the capitalist world as it is often developed by companies and used as a means to build better products. ● Open-source software plays a crucial role in building trustworthy AI and ensuring transparency and accountability. ● Rebuilding trust in technology requires a greater sense of agency and control over the tools we use. ● Sustainability models for creative industries, such as music, need to evolve to adapt to the changing landscape of technology and consumer behavior.