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It was a special Valentine's Day here at KCSM with Tiffany Austin turning the day into a celebration of everything you love about Jazz. Listeners turned their donations into "Jazz Love Notes" - dedicating their gift in honor of someone special and shared short notes about what jazz or their favorite artists meant to them. It was a fun, funny and inspiring day!

On this episode, the New Nostalgia invite you to join them for music for your head and your heart. The Chicago based nonet blend jazz, pop and rock together to create a sound that is familiar and tight while also offering band members a bit of room to explore.Their self-titled 2019 debut was hailed by Downbeat as power-polychord instrumental rock at its finest and we’re hard pressed to disagree. From February 1st, 2025 Daniel Peck is your host for a sold-out performance from New Nostalgia…Live at the Bop Stop.

Two rising stars: vocalist Tyreek McDole and trumpeter Milena Casado. Both grew up far from major jazz hubs, one in St. Cloud, Florida, the other in a small village in Spain. Neither comes from a musical family. Yet sometimes a calling in life overrides everything else. We meet them at a pivotal moment in their nascent careers, as each releases a debut recording as a featured artist.

Part 2 of Duke Ellington: Reminiscing In Tempo: Suites & Other Extended Works. This week we present classic 1950s and 60s extended compositions from the pen of America's greatest composer. Including "A Tone Parallel To Harlem", plus excerpts from Such Sweet Thunder, The Queen's Suite, Suite Thursday, Afro-Bossa, and Far East Suite.

Part 3 of Duke Ellington: Reminiscing In Tempo: Suites & Other Extended Works. This week we we present classic 1960s and 70 extended compositions from the pen of America's greatest composer. Including excerpts from Far East Suite, Latin American Suite and New Orleans Suite.

Selections from the Roberta Martin Singers (pictured), Original Five Blind Boys, Mollie Mae Gates, Myrna Summers & Interdenominational Choir, Gospel Four of Memphis, Golden Eagle Gospel Singers, Candi Station, and others.

Adam Dove is the owner of Saltbreaker, the first table service restaurant at Alameda Point. Host Scott Piehler talks with Adam about his journey from Sports Management to Catering to creating one of Alameda’s go-to restaurants that has received accolades for food that puts an elevated twist on familiar favorites, with an emphasis on local.

Sami Aaron, founder of The Resilient Activist, shares her journey from being a data manager to supporting environmental activists. Sami highlights the need for mental health support within the environmental movement, she encourages individuals to talk about their climate emotions and recommends resources for climate anxiety. ● The Resilient Activist offers programs and community gatherings to support the emotional well-being of environmental activists. ● Sami envisions a future where every environmental group prioritizes the well-being of their staff and volunteers. ● Holistic practices, such as meditation and spending time in nature, can help activists build resilience and prioritize self-care. ● Talking about climate emotions and reaching out for help can be beneficial for individuals and create a sense of community.

Northeast Ohio based guitarist Tim Mirth specializes in adventurous and diverse compositions that speak to a desire to create, explore and bring energy to the world, whether he is performing with Night Terrors, Stellar Regions or leading his own touring trio. Saxophonist Justin Tibbs specializes in straight ahead power jazz designed to bring both noise and funk in both his own JT’s Electrik Blackout and as a member of the Acid Cats. This performance features the best of the two as both players combine to produce a sound that is both progressive and accessible. Featuring Tim Mirth on Guitar, Justin Tibbs on Saxophone, Bryan Thomas on Bass and Tony Kazel on Drums, and from a July 27th, 2025 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the Tim Mirth Quartet, Featuring Justin Tibbs…Live at the Bop Stop.