August 30, 2009

PLAYLIST for SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

LISTEN BEFORE YOU BUY: Thirteen recent jazz and blues releases. We start with the remarkable voice and interpretive talents of Kate Westbrook, accompanied by her husband, pianist, composer, bandleader Mike Westbrook. Then Brother John Sellers at a time in his career when he had moved on from gospel to blues singing, accompanied by two dear departed friends from my Paris sojourn, Bill Coleman and Guy Lafitte.
We’ll take a pause to remind listeners of the Impressions in Jazz Orchestra’s September 4 concert at the Shenkman Arts Centre on Orleans, and Mumbo Jumbo Voodo Combo’s appearance at the Royal Oak in Gloucester on September 11.

Back to recent releases by three singers, veteran Elli Fordyce, ‘fifties/’sixties-inspired Sarah De Leo and up-and-coming Filipino singer Mon David. The guitarist-as-leader is the common factor on the next releases, Bobby Broom’s Thelonious Monk tribute and Andrew Scott’s Nostalgia.

Three examples of contemporary blues follow; vocalist/leader Watermelon Slim, the youthful Homemade Jamz Blues Band and guitarist/vocalist Zac Harmon. Back to instrumental jazz to conclude this week’s program, a fun piece by The Twisters,
an atmospheric piece by saxophonist Petr Cancura and some brilliant alto saxophone playing from teenager Hailey Niswanger.


Artist: Kate and Mike Westbrook
Album: Allsorts
Tune: Stormy Weather
Label: ASC

Artist: Kate and Mike Westbrook
Album: Allsorts
Tune: Limehouse Blues
Label: ASC

Artist: Kate and Mike Westbrook
Album: Allsorts
Tune: Pirate Jenny
Label: ASC

Artist: Brother John Sellers
Album: Paris 1957
Tune: How Long Blues
Label: Sackville

Artist: Brother John Sellers
Album: Paris 1957
Tune: You’ve Been Gone Five Years
Label: Sackville

Artist: Brother John Sellers
Album: Paris 1957
Tune: Hands Off
Label: Sackville

Artist: Impressions In Jazz Orchestra
Album: Sampler
Tune: Isfahan
Label: IJO

Artist: Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
Album: Mardi Gras Dans La Boite
Tune: Let’s Say Goodnight
Label: Maboose Music

Artist: Elli Fordyce
Album: Songs Spun of Gold
Tune: A Child Is Born/Waltz For Debby
Label: Fordyce Music

Artist: Elli Fordyce
Album: Songs Spun of Gold
Tune: Where or When?
Label: Fordyce Music

Artist: Sarah De Leo
Album: I’m In Heaven Tonight
Tune: In the Cold, Cold Night
Label: Sweet Sassy Music

Artist: Sarah De Leo
Album: I’m In Heaven Tonight
Tune: On the Street Where You Live
Label: Sweet Sassy Music

Artist: Mon David
Album: Coming True
Tune: Footprints
Label: Free Ham

Artist: Bobby Broom
Album: Plays For Monk
Tune: Evidence
Label: Origin

Artist: Bobby Broom
Album: Plays For Monk
Tune: Rhythm-A-Ning
Label: Origin

Artist: Andrew Scott Quartet
Album: Nostalgia
Tune: Nostalgia
Label: Sackville

Artist: Andrew Scott Quartet
Album: Nostalgia
Tune: Salute to the Bandbox
Label: Sackville

Artist: Watermelon Slim
Album: Escape From the Chicken Coop
Tune: Skinny Women and Fat Cigars
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Watermelon Slim
Album: Escape From the Chicken Coop
Tune: Truck Drivin’ Songs
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Homemade Jamz Blues Band
Album: I Got Blues For You
Tune: Roots
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Homemade Jamz Blues Band
Album: I Got Blues For You
Tune: Grits Ain’t Groceries
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Zac Harmon
Album: From the Root
Tune: Since You Been Gone
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: The Twisters
Album: Come Out Swingin’
Tune: I’ll Make It Up To You
Label: Northern Blues

Artist: Petr Cancura
Album: People Music
Tune: Fig Bun
Label: Roots to Boot

Artist: Hailey Niswanger
Album: Confeddie
Tune: Confeddie
Label: HW


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August 27, 2009

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER on IN A MELLOW TONE

Attached is the September/October schedule for IN A MELLOW TONE. There are nine programs in this period, covering quite a lot of jazz history.
In fact, over the nine programs you'll have the opportunity to hear Lovie Austin, Sean Bergin, Jimmy Blythe, Anthony Braxton, Petr Cancura, Dave Douglas,
Dizzy Gillespie, Johnny Griffin, Jeff Healey, Hiromi, Duke Jordan, Steve Lacy, Marilyn Lerner, Warne Marsh, Jean Martin, Joe McPhee, Red Mitchell, Louis Moholo, Joe Morris, Jimmy O'Bryant, Brother John Sellers, Michael Jefry Stevens, Ralph Sutton, Clark Terry, Mike & Kate Westbrook and Clarence Williams.
As I said, quite a lot of jazz history.

As usual, the first program of each month endeavours to bring you up to date on recent jazz and blues releases [though you will notice that only the small jazz-oriented labels place any value on radio-play by community and campus radio stations].

Only one jazz artist gets a show all to herself; the young Japanese pianist Hiromi, whose work will be featured on September 9 by guest host Jean Thibault [merci, Jean]. Three record labels are featured; Mode on September 16, Storyville's European recordings of American jazz artists on October 21, and the fabled 'twenties label Paramount on October 28. Two programs feature instruments more than performers, the September 23 Piano Special, and Brass Shout on October 14. And on September I've grouped together a number of recent leading edge CD issues.

The October 28 and November 4 programs fall during CKCU's annual Funding Drive, which runs this year from October 23 to November 8.Please be prepared to dial 613-520-3920 to keep jazz, blues and community programming on the airwaves. Thank you.

I hope that you'll enjoy all these programs.

September 2 Listen Before You Buy: Ron reviews recent jazz and blues releases by
Bobby Broom, Petr Cancura, Mon David, Sarah DeLeo, Elli Fordyce, Zac Harmon, Homemade Jamz, Hailey Niswanger, Andrew Scott, Brother John Sellers,
Watermelon Slim, the Twisters and Mike & Kate Westbrook.

September 9 Hiromi: Guest host Jean Thibault has chosen cuts from five CDs by Japanese pianist Hiromi: Brain (2004), Spiral (2005), Time Control (2007),
Beyond Standard (2008) and Duet with Chick Corea (2008).

September 16 The Mode Label: This mainly classical label has put out four exquisite jazz recordings, by Anthony Braxton, Roland Dahinden, John Heward,
Steve Lacy, Joe McPhee and the Respect Sextet. We’ll sample all four.

September 23 Piano Special: More than a handful of piano-led groups, including John Alberts, As If Trio, John Beasley, Bill Cunliffe, Mike Garson, Gene Harris, Lawrence Hobgood, Dick Hyman, Marilyn Lerner, Ben Neuman, Michael Jefry Stevens & Jessica Williams.

September 30 Leading Edge: Recordings of musicians who are working at the leading edge of contemporary jazz and improvised music, such as Sean Bergin, Blah Blah 666,
Anthony Braxton, I Compani, Bruce Freedman, Normand Guilbeault, Jean Martin,
Joe Morris, Saint Dirt School, Cory Weeds and Raoul van der Weide.

October 7 Listen Before You Buy: The cream of the crop of recent jazz and blues releases. Including The Aggregation, Eddie Campbell, Diverse, Jeff Healey, Dennis Jones, AJ Kluth, Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, Nicole Mitchell, Louis Moholo,
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo and Ricky Sweum.

October 14 Brass Shout: The thrilling sounds of brass instruments, as demonstrated by the Canadian Brass, Etienne Charles, Dave Douglas, Dizzy Gillespie, Andy Martin, Rod McGaha, Chris Pasin, Claudio Roditi and Clark Terry.

October 21 Made In Europe: American jazz artists recorded in Europe;
tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, pianist Duke Jordan, tenor saxophonist
Warne Marsh, bassist Red Mitchell and pianist Ralph Sutton.

October 28 Paramount: Jazz rarities from this ‘Twenties label. Will include such legendary artists as Lovie Austin, Jimmy Blythe, Richard M. Jones, Midway Garden Orchestra, D.C.Nelson, Jimmie O’Bryant, Charles Pierce, Charlie Straight and Clarence Williams.


“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

For playlists for each program, check: http://www.inamellowtone.com
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August 20, 2009

PLAYLIST for AUGUST 26, 2009

LESTER YOUNG: The great tenor saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and band-leader was born on August 27, 1909. Tonight we’ll celebrate his centennial by tracing his recording career from January 1937 to March 1959. We’ll sample his recordings for (chronologically) Decca, Commodore, Aladdin, Keynote, Savoy and Verve, and play a rare interview from 1958.


Artist: Count Basie Orchestra
Album: The Complete Decca Recordings
Tune: Roseland Shuffle
Label: Decca

Artist: Count Basie Orchestra
Album: The Complete Decca Recordings
Tune: Every Tub
Label: Decca

Artist: Count Basie Orchestra
Album: The Complete Decca Recordings
Tune: Dark Rapture
Label: Decca

Artist: Count Basie Orchestra
Album: The Complete Decca Recordings
Tune: Jive at Five
Label: Decca

Artist: Kansas City Six
Album: The “Kansas City” Sessions
Tune: Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
Label: Commodore

Artist: Kansas City Six
Album: The “Kansas City” Sessions
Tune: Pagin’ the Devil
Label: Commodore

Artist: Kansas City Six
Album: The “Kansas City” Sessions
Tune: Three Little Words
Label: Commodore

Artist: Kansas City Six
Album: The “Kansas City” Sessions
Tune: I Got Rhythm
Label: Commodore

Artist: Lester Young
Album: The Complete Aladdin Recordings
Tune: I Can’t Get Started
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Lester Young
Album: The Complete Aladdin Recordings
Tune: She’s Funny That Way
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Lester Young
Album: The Complete Aladdin Recordings
Tune: Something to Remember You By
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Lester Young Quartet
Album: The Complete Lester Young on Keynote
Tune: Just You, Just Me
Label: Mercury

Artist: Lester Young Quartet
Album: The Complete Lester Young on Keynote
Tune: I Never Knew
Label: Mercury

Artist: Lester Young Quartet
Album: The Complete Lester Young on Keynote
Tune: Sometimes I’m Happy
Label: Mercury

Artist: Lester Young Septet
Album: The Master’s Touch
Tune: Exercise In Swing
Label: Savoy

Artist: Lester Young Septet
Album: The Master’s Touch
Tune: Crazy Over Jazz
Label: Savoy

Artist: Lester Young Quartet
Album: The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve
Tune: Thou Swell
Label: Verve

Artist: Lester Young Quartet
Album: The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve
Tune: Undercover Girl Blues
Label: Verve

Artist: Lester Young Quartet
Album: The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve
Tune: Lester Swings
Label: Verve

Artist: Lester Young Quartet
Album: The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve
Tune: Pennies From Heaven
Label: Verve

Artist: Lester Young Quartet
Album: The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve
Tune: Interview with Chris Albertson
Label: Verve

Artist: The Jazz Giants
Album: The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve
Tune: I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan
Label: Verve

Artist: The Jazz Giants
Album: The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions on Verve
Tune: Gigantic Blues
Label: Verve


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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

August 13, 2009

PLAYLIST for AUGUST 19, 2009

BRITISH JAZZ: Three fine examples of British jazz. Firstly, from October 1984, the Keith Tippett Septet including Elton Dean, Mark Charig and Nick Evans. Then, from
January 2008, tenor saxophonist Evan Parker guesting with the French trio Marteau Rouge. Finally, a take-no-prisoners jam session from May 1972 including Tubby Hayes, Trevor Watts, Kenny Wheeler, Stan Tracey and Phil Seamen.

And a plug for Ellen McIlwaine, who will be appearing in The Ottawa Folk Festival which runs from August 21-23.


Artist: Keith Tippett Septet
Album: A Loose Kite in a Gentle Wind Floating With Only my Will for an Anchor
Tune: Part 4
Label: Ogun

Artist: Keith Tippett Septet
Album: A Loose Kite in a Gentle Wind Floating With Only my Will for an Anchor
Tune: Part 3
Label: Ogun

Artist: Keith Tippett Septet
Album: A Loose Kite in a Gentle Wind Floating With Only my Will for an Anchor
Tune: Part 1
Label: Ogun

Artist: Ellen McIlwaine
Album: Mystic Bridge
Tune: Disposable Society
Label: EMM

Artist: Evan Parker and Marteau Rouge
Album: Live
Tune: Deux
Label: In Situ

Artist: Evan Parker and Marteau Rouge
Album: Live
Tune: Dix
Label: In Situ

Artist: Splinters
Album: Split the Difference
Tune: Two In One Hundred
Label: Reel


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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

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August 06, 2009

PLAYLIST for AUGUST 12, 2009

GUELPH JAZZ FESTIVAL: An introduction to the artists who will be appearing at this intimate and innovative jazz festival between September 9 and September 13.
For more detailed information, go to: www.guelphjazzfestival.com.

And plugs for Mumbo Jumbo’s CD release party on Friday August 14 at Tucson’s and for the Impressions in Jazz Orchestra lunchtime concerts at the MacKenzie King Estate on August 15 & 16.


Artist: Joelle Leandre
Album: C’Est Ca
Tune: C’Est Ca # 2
Label: Red Toucan

Artist: Jean Derome Dangereux Zhoms + 7
Album: Plates-formes et Traquenards
Tune: La Derive des Continents
Label: Victo

Artist: Jean Derome Dangereux Zhoms + 7
Album: Plates-formes et Traquenards
Tune: La Proie pour L’Ombre
Label: Victo

Artist: Marilyn Crispell
Album: Odyssey
Tune: Spike
Label: Intakt

Artist: Fred Anderson
Album: On the Run
Tune: Ladies in Love
Label: Delmark

Artist: Woodchoppers Association
Album: Phantomopthera
Tune: Prelude in the Woods
Label: DROG

Artist: Impressions in Jazz Orchestra
Album: Sampler
Tune: Avalon
Label: IJO

Artist: Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
Album: Mardi Gras Dans la Boite
Tune: I’m Your Witchdoctor
Label: Maboose Muse

Artist: Joelle Leandre
Album: No Comment
Tune: No Comment #6
Label: Red Toucan

Artist: Jane Bunnett
Album: New York Duets
Tune: Bye-ya
Label: EMI

Artist: Michael Occhipinti
Album: Surrealist Blues
Tune: So the Story Goes
Label: True North

Artist: Geggie Project
Album: Geggie Project
Tune: I Wanted More
Label: Ambiances Magnetiques

Artist: Evidence
Album: Live a la Casa
Tune: Sixteen
Label: Ambiances Magnetiques

Artist: Shuffle Demons
Album: Greatest Hits
Tune: The Shuffle Monster
Label: Stubby

Artist: David Buchbinder
Album: Odessa/Havana
Tune: Next One Rising
Label: Tzadik

Artist: World Saxophone Quartet
Album: Political Blues
Tune: Let’s Have Some Fun
Label: JustinTime

Artist: Kevin Breit/Jesse Stewart
Album: Collisions
Tune: Hunky and Dory
Label: C3R

Artist: David Murray
Album: 3D Family
Tune: In Memory of Yomo Kenyatta
Label: Hat Hut


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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

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August 03, 2009

PLAYLIST for AUGUST 5, 2009

LISTEN BEFORE YOU BUY: Recent releases by five guitarists, three vocalists, one bassist, one flautist, one violinist and one big band.
And plugs for Kobo Town [at Le Petit Chicago on August 8] and the Impressions in Jazz Orchestra [lunchtime concerts at the MacKenzie King Estate on August 15 & 16].


Artist: Kyle Asche
Album: Blues For Mel
Tune: Blues For Mel
Label: Tippin’

Artist: Toninho Horta
Album: To Jobim With Love
Tune: Christiana
Label: Resonance

Artist: Andreas Oberg
Album: My Favorite Guitars
Tune: Troublant Bolero
Label: Resonance

Artist: Diane Hubka
Album: I Like It Here/Live in Tokyo
Tune: Moonlight in Vermont
Label: SSJ

Artist: Nicole Edwards
Album: Sparkin’
Tune: On the Sunny Side of the Street
Label: JNE

Artist: Nicole Edwards
Album: Sparkin’
Tune: Five Feet Two Eyes of Blue
Label: JNE

Artist: Cathy Rocco
Album: You’re Gonna Hear From Me
Tune: Come Rain or Shine
Label: Resonance

Artist: Kobo Town
Album: Independence
Tune: Corbeaux Following
Label: Kobo

Artist: Impressions in Jazz Orchestra
Album: Sampler
Tune: Portrait of Louis Armstrong
Label: IJO

Artist: Lori Bell
Album: The Music of Djavan
Tune: Liberdade [Liberty]
Label: Resonance

Artist: Lori Bell
Album: The Music of Djavan
Tune: Luz [Light]
Label: Resonance

Artist: Christian Howes
Album: Heartfelt
Tune: Bernie’s Tune
Label: Resonance

Artist: Christian Howes
Album: Heartfelt
Tune: Opus Half
Label: Resonance

Artist: Iris Ornig
Album: New Ground
Tune: What Is This Thing Called Love
Label: Gema

Artist: Iris Ornig
Album: New Ground
Tune: Summer
Label: Gema

Artist: Duke Robillard
Album: Stomp the Blues Tonight
Tune: Stomp the Blues Tonight
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Duke Robillard
Album: Stomp the Blues Tonight
Tune: Baby You Don’t Know
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Duke Robillard
Album: Stomp the Blues Tonight
Tune: Do Me Right
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Ronnie Earl
Album: Living in the Light
Tune: Blues for Fathead
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Ronnie Earl
Album: Living in the Light
Tune: Blues for the South Side
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Resonance Big Band
Album: Plays Tribute to Oscar Peterson
Tune: Waltzing is Hip
Label: Resonance

Artist: Resonance Big Band
Album: Plays Tribute to Oscar Peterson
Tune: Tricotism
Label: Resonance



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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

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