NOVEMBER & DECEMBER on IN A MELLOW TONE

November 5 Listen Before You Buy: The cream of the crop of recent jazz and blues releases by Damien Argentieri, Frederic Borey, Carlos Del Junco, John Geggie, Gabe Hasselbach, Mike Khoury, Markus Lauterburg, Piotr Michalowski, Ben Sidran, Thomas Silvestri, Alain Tissot, Matt Ulery and Wayne Wallace.

November 12 The Vice-President: As the American election results came in, jazz fans already knew that the Vice-Pres (or Vice-Prez) was named years ago, because of tenor saxophonist Paul Quinichette’s stylistic resemblance to the Prez – Lester Young.

November 19 Sheila Jordan: The great lady of jazz singing will celebrate her 80th birthday on October 18. We’ll celebrate her long and distinguished recording career with her recordings from 1962 to 2004 with George Russell, Roswell Rudd,
Aki Takase, Jane Bunnett, the Vienna Art Orchestra and many fine accompanists.

November 26 Reel Recordings: Let’s welcome a new Canadian label with high production and musical standards, whose catalogue includes Kevin Ayers, Lol Coxhill, Elton Dean, Ken Hyder, Steve Miller, Mike Osborne, Ray Russell, Soft Heap
and Gary Windo.

December 3 Shopping List – Instrumentals: Some jazz instrumental gift suggestions. Will be chosen from Leonardo Cioglia, Anat Cohen, Carlo Actis Dato, Marty Grosz, Hank Jones, Ron Kalina, Roger Kellaway, James Moody, Organissimo,
Ovale Trio, Dave Pietro, Steve Ramsdell, Matana Roberts, Paul Seaforth, Jim Self, Tim Warfield & Pete Zimmer.

December 10 Shopping List – Vocals: Some vocal jazz and blues gift suggestions. Will be chosen from Rory Block, Charmaine Clamor, Denise Donatelli, Cynthia Felton, Julia Fordham, Cynthia Hilts, Kristin Korb, Ava Logan, Elaine Lucia, Robin McKelle, Terre Roche, Joe Louis Walker & Xenia Zampieri.

December 17 Canadian Shopping List: Some gift suggestions of CDS by Canadian instrumentalists and singers including Ken Aldcroft, Antoine Berthiaume,
Hubert Bruno, Harley Card, Francois Carrier, Chantal Chamberland, Morgan Childs,
Marie Josee Houle,Mike Martell, Les Poules, Danielle Roger, Paula Shear,
John Stetch, Don Thompson and Al Wood.

December 24 Dance Party: Danceable jazz, blues & rhythm ‘n’ blues.

December 31 Best of 2008: Ron’s favourite jazz and blues recordings issued/reissued in 2008: Will include Bik Bent Braam, Don Cherry, Art Farmer, Francois Houle, Chris McGregor’s Blue Notes, Roscoe Mitchell, Sandy Mosse,
Sonny Rollins, George Russell, Cy Touff, Little Walter and Way Out West.

“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM
in Ottawa, and around the world on the Internet at:
http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

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PLAYLIST for OCTOBER 29, 2008

This is the first of my two CKCU Funding Drive programs. You can Dial and Donate at 613-520-3920 or 1-877-520-3920. You can complete a Pre-Pledge form if you've received one in the mail. You can pledge by E-mail at www.ckcufm.com. However you pledge, you will receive a tax receipt for donations over $25.00, as we are a registered educational charity.

MEET THE JOHNSONS:

An introduction to twenty-two Johnsons from the worlds of jazz, blues and gospel:
Bruce, Budd, Buddy, Bunk, Dink, Ella, Freddy, Henry, James P., J.J., Ken, Lonnie,
Marc Courtney, Pete, Ray, Red, Robert, Roy, Russ, Syl, Vernard and Blind Willie.

We’ll also give you a taste of the upcoming concert by the Willem Breuker Kollektief
at the NAC Fourth Stage on November 3.

Artist: Washboard Serenaders [Bruce Johnson]
Album: Jazz in Britain
Tune: Sheik of Araby
Label: Proper

Artist: Budd Johnson
Album: The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions
Tune: B & B Blues
Label: Black & Blue

Artist: Bunk Johnson & Sidnet Bechet
Album: Bunk & Bechet in Boston
Tune: Royal Garden Blues
Label: Jazz Crusade

Artist: Dink Johnson
Album: Mr. Johnson Signing Off
Tune: Stomp De Lowdown
Label: Delmark

Artist: Ella Johnson with Buddy Johnson
Album: Mercury Blues ‘n’ Rhythm Story
Tune: I’m Just Your Fool
Label: Mercury

Artist: Freddy Johnson
Album: Freddy Johnson 1933-1939
Tune: I’ve Got Rhythm
Label: Classics

Artist: Henry Johnson
Album: Organic
Tune: Blues for James & Dave
Label: A440

Artist: James P. Johnson
Album: Snowy Morning Blues
Tune: Over the Bars
Label: Decca

Artist: J. J. Johnson
Album: Tangence
Tune: For Dancers Only
Label: Gitanes

Artist: Ken “Snakehips” Johnson
Album: Black British Swing
Tune: Snakehips Swing
Label: Topic

Artist: Lonnie Johnson
Album: Losing Game
Tune: New Orleans Blues
Label: Prestige

Artist: Marc Courtney Johnson
Album: M. C. Johnson & Dan Cray Trio
Tune: Almost Like Being In Love
Label: Dreamyjazz

Artist: Willem Breuker Kollektief
Album: Hunger!
Tune: Chopin
Label: BVHaast

Artist: Pete Johnson
Album: Central Avenue Boogie
Tune: Hollywood Boogie
Label: Delmark

Artist: Ray Johnson
Album: Mercury Blues ‘n’ Rhythm Story
Tune: Smilin’ Blues
Label: Mercury

Artist: Red Johnson
Album: Mercury Blues ‘n’ Rhythm Story
Tune: Mama Does the Boogie
Label: Mercury

Artist: Robert Johnson
Album: Diggin’ Deeper
Tune: Phonograph Blues
Label: Membran

Artist: Ray Johnson’s Happy Pals
Album: The First Days of Jazz
Tune: Happy Pal Strut
Label: Timeless

Artist: Russ Johnson
Album: Save Big
Tune: Duo
Label: Omnitone

Artist: Syl Johnson
Album: Back In the Game
Tune: Clean Up Man
Label: Delmark

Artist: Vernard Johnson
Album: I’m Alive
Tune: Oh Happy Day
Label: Elektra Nonesuch

Artist: Blind Willie Johnson
Album: The Complete Blind Willie Johnson
Tune: Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed
Label: Columbia

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm

at 93.1FM in Ottawa

and around the world on the Internet at

http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com

PLAYLIST for OCTOBER 22, 2008

A double-header featuring guitarist Rene Thomas’ first two recording sessions as
a leader, and pianist Duke Jordan’s first recording session for Blue Note.

We’ll also give you a taste of the upcoming concert by the Willem Breuker Kollectief
at the NAC Fourth Stage on November 3.

Artist: Rene Thomas & His Orchestra
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: L’Imbecile
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Rene Thomas & His Orchestra
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: How About You?
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Rene Thomas & His Orchestra
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: All The Things You Are
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Duke Jordan
Album: Flight To Jordan
Tune: Flight To Jordan
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Duke Jordan
Album: Flight To Jordan
Tune: Star Brite
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Willem Breuker Kollectief
Album: Bob’s Gallery
Tune: I Don’t Love You
Label: BVhaast

Artist: Rene Thomas & His Orchestra
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: Relaxin’ at the Grand Balcon
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Rene Thomas & His Orchestra
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: There Will Never Be Another You
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Rene Thomas & His Orchestra
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: Lover Man
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Duke Jordan
Album: Flight To Jordan
Tune: Squawkin’
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Duke Jordan
Album: Flight To Jordan
Tune: Deacon Joe
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Rene Thomas Quintet
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: Burt’s Pad
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Rene Thomas Quintet
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: Autobuzz
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Duke Jordan
Album: Flight To Jordan
Tune: Split Quick
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Duke Jordan
Album: Flight To Jordan
Tune: Si-Joya
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Rene Thomas Quintet
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: ‘Tis Autumn
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Rene Thomas Quintet
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: Indiana
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Rene Thomas Quintet
Album: Guitaristic
Tune: Thomasia
Label: Fivefour

Artist: Duke Jordan
Album: Flight To Jordan
Tune: Diamond Stud
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Duke Jordan
Album: Flight To Jordan
Tune: I Should Care
Label: Blue Note

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm

at 93.1FM in Ottawa

and around the world on the Internet at

http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com

PLAYLIST for OCTOBER 15, 2008

GUITAR SPECIAL:

A baker’s dozen of recent releases where the leader is a guitarist. The music they
play includes jazz, avant-garde and a whole mess of blues.

We’ll also give you a taste of the upcoming concert by Marcus Printup, Ted Nash,
John Geggie & Ted Warren at the NAC Fourth Stage on October 18.

Artist: Torben Waldorff
Album: Afterburn
Tune: Choro Dancado
Label: ArtistShare

Artist: Blues Experience
Album: The Vintage Room
Tune: Bring It On Home
Label: Dixon Landing

Artist: Blues Experience
Album: The Vintage Room
Tune: I’m Ready
Label: Dixon Landing

Artist: Scott Ellison
Album: Ice Storm
Tune: Big Blue Car
Label: Earwig

Artist: Chris Jones & Patrick Rynn
Album: Stop and Think About It
Tune: Relaxin’ At The Clarendon
Label: Earwig

Artist: Chris Jones & Patrick Rynn
Album: Stop and Think About It
Tune: Hawaiian Boogie
Label: Earwig

Artist: Ted Nash [with Marcus Printup]
Album: Still Evolved
Tune: Ida’s Spoons
Label: Palmetto

Artist: Liz Mandeville
Album: Red Top
Tune: Little Queen
Label: Earwig

Artist: Liz Mandeville
Album: Red Top
Tune: Bad Man Blues
Label: Earwig

Artist: Big Dave McLean
Album: Got ‘Em From the Bottom
Tune: Police & High Sheriff
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Big Dave McLean
Album: Got ‘Em From the Bottom
Tune: Someday Baby
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Watermelon Slim
Album: No Paid Holidays
Tune: Max the Baseball Clown
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Watermelon Slim
Album: No Paid Holidays
Tune: Blues For Howard
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Neal Haverstick
Album: Way Down By the Mississippi
Tune: Joe Passed
Label: Haverstick

Artist: Neal Haverstick
Album: Way Down By the Mississippi
Tune: Birdwalk
Label: Haverstick

Artist: Lloyd Garber
Album: Does the Moon Exist Just Because A Mouse Looked At It
Tune: Azimuth
Label: S/CD

Artist: Lloyd Garber
Album: Does the Moon Exist Just Because A Mouse Looked At It
Tune: Fish Skins
Label: S/CD

Artist: Lloyd Garber
Album: Does the Moon Exist Just Because A Mouse Looked At It
Tune: Mugwump
Label: S/CD

Artist: Homemade Jamz Blues Band
Album: Pay Me No Mind
Tune: The World’s Been Good To You
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: “Moonchild” Haddix
Album: Daylight At Midnight
Tune: Daylight At Midnight
Label: Earwig

Artist: “Moonchild” Haddix
Album: Daylight At Midnight
Tune: What To Do
Label: Earwig

Artist: Samuel James
Album: Songs Famed for Sorrow and Joy
Tune: Big Black Ben
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Samuel James
Album: Songs Famed for Sorrow and Joy
Tune: One-Eyed Katie
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Samuel James
Album: Songs Famed for Sorrow and Joy
Tune: The Sad Ballad of Ol’ Willie Chan
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Byther Smith
Album: Blues On the Moon
Tune: If I Misused Someone
Label: Delmark

Artist: Byther Smith
Album: Blues On the Moon
Tune: Don’t Start Me Talkin’
Label: Delmark

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm

at 93.1FM in Ottawa

and around the world on the Internet at

http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com

CKCU's ANNUAL FUNDING DRIVE

Dear Jazz Fan,

CKCU-FM is a remarkable and unique institution; starting thirty-three years ago as a campus radio station, it saw and accepted the challenge of the needs of the diverse communities who live in Canada's National Capital Region, and today, as a campus/community station, it broadcasts in over twenty languages. I also believe that our quality of programming in blues, classical, country, dance, jazz and world music is unsurpassed by any other Canadian radio station.

We are listener-supported radio; this means we receive no subsidies whatsoever from any level of government and can only survive because of your contributions and our volunteers' dedication.

I am writing to ask if you would consider sponsoring one hour of alternative/community radio at CKCU-FM 93.1 in Ottawa. CKCU provides at least six unique and valuable services to the community:

(1) We present a whole range of alternative music that you'll never find on commercial radio, presented by people with passion and authority. Our jazz, blues, dance, world, country and classical music programs cover the whole history of these musics, are presented by acknowledged experts in each area, and reject the fashion-conscious “Top 40” approach you’ll hear on the region’s commercial stations.

(2) We provide a voice and a community billboard for many of the communities that make up our population; we have regular Aboriginal, Asian, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Gospel, Indian, Jamaican, Jewish, Latin American, Persian, Somali, and Vietnamese programming – to name a few!

(3) We give an independent and diverse point of view on political and community affairs. We are not owned by a large profit-oriented corporation or the government, and our volunteers and our Board reflect the diverse opinions and viewpoints of the communities they come from.

(4) We bring you the renowned BBC World news three times every weekday, respected internationally for its independence and broad coverage.

(5) We support local musicians by publicizing their gigs and airing their CDs.
You don’t have to be a big name to get heard on CKCU.

(6) We keep you informed of upcoming jazz and blues concerts that you might otherwise miss, by mentioning them on our programs and in e-mailouts.

As a former Treasurer and Chairman of the Board, I can assure you that CKCU has a bare-bones budget. Because most of us are volunteers, we are able to bring you world-class radio at a cost of a little over $40.00 per hour! We have three revenue sources:

A voluntary levy paid by the students of Carleton University
Income from organizations who sponsor particular programs
The community of listeners and musicians [You!]

Our community Funding Drive runs this year from Friday October 24 until Sunday November 9. Our target for 2008 is $108,000. As of October 24, you can Dial and Donate at 613-520-3920 or 1-877-520-3920. You can complete a Pre-Pledge form if you've received one in the mail. You can pledge by E-mail at www.ckcufm.com.
However you pledge, you will receive a tax receipt for donations over $25.00, as we are a registered educational charity. When you pledge, please mention “In A Mellow Tone” if you want to support my program specifically.

For those of you with pets, In A Mellow Tone will again this year have two special categories of donor – “Cool Cats” and “Hip Hounds”, so please mention your pet’s name and type if you’re pledging on his/her behalf.

Please see if you can sponsor just one hour of alternative/community radio. It's your community and your radio station and will cost you a tax-free $40.00!

With my sincere thanks for anything you can do,


Ron Sweetman
(CKCU Volunteer since 1976)

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PLAYLIST for OCTOBER 8, 2008

SONNY ROLLINS & DON CHERRY:

The unlikely partnership between be-bop tenor saxophonist and avant-garde
trumpeter Don Cherry gave us some of the most adventurous soloing that
Rollins has ever recorded, and some of the most lyrical trumpet we ever heard
from Don Cherry, both tackling songs not normally in their repertoire.
We’ll sample their recordings from July 1962, January 1963 and February 1963.

We’ll also give you a taste of the upcoming concert by Marcus Printup, Ted Nash,
John Geggie & Ted Warren at the NAC Fourth Stage on October 18.

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings
Tune: Dearly Beloved
Label: RCA Victor

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings
Tune: Doxy
Label: RCA Victor

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: The Complete 1963 Paris Concert
Tune: Solitude
Label: Gambit

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: The Complete 1963 Paris Concert
Tune: On Green Dolphin Street
Label: Gambit

Artist: Ted Nash [with Marcus Printup]
Album: Still Evolved
Tune: The Competitor
Label: Palmetto

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: The Complete 1963 Paris Concert
Tune: Everything Happens To Me
Label: Gambit

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: The Complete 1963 Paris Concert
Tune: 52nd Street Theme
Label: Gambit

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: Stuttgart 1963
Tune: Sonnymoon For Two
Label: Jazz Anthology

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings
Tune: I Could Write A Book
Label: RCA Victor

Artist: Sonny Rollins/Don Cherry Quartet
Album: The Complete RCA Victor Recordings
Tune: You Are My Lucky Star
Label: RCA Victor

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm

at 93.1FM in Ottawa

and around the world on the Internet at

http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com