OCTOBER & NOVEMBER on IN A MELLOW TONE

*Funding Drive: This year’s CKCU Funding Drive runs from Friday October 22 to Sunday November 7. You can donate by filling in a pre-pledge form, pledging on-line at www.ckcufm.com or by phoning 613-520-3920 during the Funding Drive. Your support is essential for jazz and blues programming at CKCU.


October 6 Listen Before You Buy: The cream of the crop of recent jazz and blues releases by Sylvia Brooks, Michael Dease, Livia Devereux, Xu Fengxia,
Gunda Gottschalk, Sean Harkness, Mike Herriott, Chie Imaizumi, Darrell Katz, Klezwoods, Roberto Magris and Jacob Melchior.

October 13 Paul Dunmall: Ron and co-host Anna Williams will introduce the great English tenor, alto and soprano saxophonist and clarinetist Paul Dunmall
in sessions from May 1995, July 2000, February 2004, April 2008 & July 2009.

October 20 Guitarists: Recent releases by jazz and blues guitarists
Luther Allison, Grady Champion, Andy Cohen, Les Copeland, Jimmy Dawkins,
Terry Gillespie,Gordon Grdina, Sean Harkness, Chris James, Tomas Janzon, JW Jones,
Steve Raegele, Stickman & Tim Woods.

*October 27 Great Lady Singers: Ron’s nominations for the six greatest lady jazz singers: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sheila Jordan, Anita O’Day, Sarah Vaughan
and Dinah Washington.

*November 3 Listen Before You Buy: Recent jazz and blues releases by
Gabriel Alegria, Georg Breinschmid, Black Butterflies, Charmaine Clamor, Cookers,
Cynthia Felton, Fond of Tigers, Kellylee Evans, Christian Howes, Paul Jaurena,
Dave Liebman, Charles Lloyd, Elisabeth Lohninger, Dudu Pukwana, Dolores Scozzesi, Sarah Wilson and Julian Yeo.

November 10 Keyboards: Pianists and organists Dave Bass, Dan Berg, Greg Burk,
Roger Davidson, Hilario Duran, Joe Gilman, Greg Lewis, Richard Sussman
and Chucho Valdes.

November 17 Larkin’s Jazz: A Proper box containing the favourite recordings of English poet/critic Philip Larkin offers us the opportunity to play some rarely-heard vintage jazz and blues recordings.

November 24 Seasonal Suggestions: Recent jazz and blues releases, with an emphasis on vocal performances.

“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 and monthly schedules check: http://www.inamellowtone.com


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PLAYLIST for SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

COMMITMENT: This pioneering Lower East Side group was made up of Will Connell Jr. [flute, alto sax, bass clarinet, wood flutes]; Jason Kao Hwang [violin, viola, bird calls]; William Parker [string bass]; and Zen Matsuura [drums]. They recorded an album in New York City in 1980 and taped a concert in 1983 in Germany. We’ll hear four cuts from each session.

We’ll also give you a sample of Renee Yoxon whose CD debut takes place on October
1st at the First Unitarian Church, the Chick Corea Trio who will be giving a concert at the Dominion Chalmers United Church on October 3rd, and the Matt Newton Trio who will be playing at Café Paradiso on October 5th.


Artist: Commitment
Album: The Complete Recordings
Tune: Mountain Song
Label: NoBusiness Records

Artist: Commitment
Album: The Complete Recordings
Tune: The Web of Forces
Label: NoBusiness Records

Artist: Commitment
Album: The Complete Recordings
Tune: Grassy Hills, the Sun
Label: NoBusiness Records

Artist: Commitment
Album: The Complete Recordings
Tune: No Name
Label: NoBusiness Records

Artist: Renee Yoxon
Album: Let’s Call It A Day
Tune: Candy
Label: ReneeYoxon

Artist: Chick Corea Trio
Album: Trio Music
Tune: Trio Improvisation 3
Label: ECM

Artist: Commitment
Album: The Complete Recordings
Tune: Ocean
Label: NoBusiness Records

Artist: Commitment
Album: The Complete Recordings
Tune: Diary for One at Night
Label: NoBusiness Records

Artist: Commitment
Album: The Complete Recordings
Tune: Grassy Hills, the Sun
Label: NoBusiness Records

Artist: Commitment
Album: The Complete Recordings
Tune: Whole Grain
Label: NoBusiness Records

Artist: Matt Newton
Album: Push
Tune: Second Wind
Label: FireTownMusic

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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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GUELPH HIGHLIGHTS

GUELPH HIGHLIGHTS 2010


I did not arrive in Guelph until Wednesday late afternoon, and left after the
10:30am concert on Sunday, and did not attend every concert while I was there.

I enjoyed parts or all of the concerts that I did attend, but there were three concerts which remain vibrating in my memory and typify why I am such a loyal supporter of the Guelph Jazz Festival. Chronologically:

Marilyn Crispell’s solo piano concert. Largely spontaneously improvised, it took us on an unpredictable journey full of surprises, detours and delights.

Muhal Richard Abrams, Roscoe Mitchell and George Lewis. I have never heard Richard or Roscoe play more inventively or more passionately.

Marc Ribot, Henry Grimes, Chad Taylor. This was my first opportunity to hear Marc in person, and what an impression he made with his very personal and often explosive guitar style. Henry was supple and dependable as ever, and Chad proved yet again why he is one of today’s most swinging drummers.

Ron Sweetman.

PLAYLIST for SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

MINGUS IN AMSTERDAM: Four magnificent pieces from the Charles Mingus Sextet’s April 10, 1964 concert in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Holland. This exceptional sextet was made up of Charles Mingus, bass and leader; Johnny Coles, trumpet;
Eric Dolphy, alto sax, flute, bass clarinet; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Jaki Byard, piano; and Dannie Richmond, drums.

We’ll also give you a taste of the Chick Corea Trio who will be performing at the Dominion Chalmers United Church on October 3rd.


Artist: Charles Mingus Sextet
Album: Complete Live in Amsterdam
Tune: Parkeriana
Label: Jazz Collectors

Artist: Charles Mingus Sextet
Album: Complete Live in Amsterdam
Tune: So Long Eric
Label: Jazz Collectors

Artist: Charles Mingus Sextet
Album: Complete Live in Amsterdam
Tune: Meditations on Integration
Label: Jazz Collectors

Artist: Charles Mingus Sextet
Album: Complete Live in Amsterdam
Tune: Fables of Faubus
Label: Jazz Collectors

Artist: Chick Corea Trio
Album: Trio Music
Tune: Trio Improvisation 2
Label: ECM

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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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PLAYLIST for SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

EUROPE CALLING: Ten recordings made in Europe; five in Holland, two in England,
two in Germany, one in France and one in Turkey.

We’ll also give you a taste of the Chick Corea Trio who will be performing at the Dominion Chalmers United Church on October 3rd.


Artist: Alexey Lapin, Melvyn Poore, Matthias Schubert, Roger Turner
Album: Seek It Not With Your Eyes
Tune: Blur/Fanfare for the Rational Man
Label: Red Toucan

Artist: Gridmesh
Album: Coordinate
Tune: Polar Pecker, Arctic Arno
Label: FMR

Artist: Gridmesh
Album: Coordinate
Tune: Cubes
Label: FMR

Artist: Nico Huijbregts
Album: Falscche Tango
Tune: Dancing the Night Away [Remembering Fred Astaire]
Label: Vindu Music

Artist: Michiel Braam Trio + Michael Moore
Album: Quartet
Tune: Q 02
Label: BBB

Artist: Joost Buis
Album: Zoomin
Tune: Zest For a Zist
Label: Data

Artist: Chick Corea Trio
Album: Trio Music
Tune: Trio Improvisation 1
Label: ECM

Artist: Mark Charig
Album: Pipedream
Tune: Ode to the Ghost of an Improvised Past
Label: Ogun

Artist: Mike & Kate Westbrook
Album: Fine ‘N Yellow
Tune: Through the Dark
Label: Gonzo

Artist: Mike & Kate Westbrook
Album: Fine ‘N Yellow
Tune: Yellow Fig Leaf
Label: Gonzo

Artist: Sevket Akinci
Album: Dead Country
Tune: Black Hole
Label: Konnex

Artist: I Compani & Strings
Album: Last Tango In Paris
Tune: Last Tango # Final
Label: icdisc

Artist: I Compani & Strings
Album: Last Tango In Paris
Tune: Last Tango # Jazz
Label: icdisc

Artist: ICP Orchestra
Album: ICP 049
Tune: Het Zoemen
Label: ICP

Artist: ICP Orchestra
Album: ICP 049
Tune: The Lepaerd
Label: ICP

Artist: Evan Parker, Barry Guy, Paul Lytton
Album: Nightwork
Tune: Cupellation
Label: Marge

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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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PLAYLIST for SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Guest Host Jacques Emond

Program Topic: The first part of the program will be a tribute to the late and great composer Willem Breuker. This will be followed by a survey of excellent alto players.

Artist: Willem Breuker
Album: Bob’s Gallery
Tune: Serenade For A Wealthy Widow
Label: Bvhaast

Artist: Willem Breuker
Album: Bob’s Gallery
Tune: Remarkable Girl
Label: Bvhaast

Artist: Willem Breuker
Album: Heibel
Tune: Bickering About A
Label: Bvhaast

Artist: Willem Breuker
Album: Overtime/Uberstunden
Tune: For Greetje Bijma
Label: NM Classics

Artist: Willem Breuker
Album: Hunger!
Tune: Tiens, C’est Toi
Label: Bvhaast

Artist: Willem Breuker
Album: Hunger!
Tune: Cottage By The Sea
Label: Bvhaast

Artist: Charlie Parker/Chet Baker
Album: Bird & Chet Live At The Trade Winds
Tune: Irresistible You
Label: Fresh Sound

Artist: Herb Geller
Album: The Gellers
Tune: Araphoe
Label: Emarcy

Artist: Brent Mah/Alex Goodman
Album: Convergence
Tune: Momentum
Label: Self Produced

Artist: Bobby Watson
Album: The Year Of The Rabbit
Tune: Isfahan
Label: Evidence

Artist: Johnny Hodges
Album: The Big Sound
Tune: Don’t Call Me, I’ll Call You
Label: Verve

Artist: Alex Riel/Charlie Mariano
Album: Live At Stars
Tune: Prelude To A Kiss
Label: Cowbell

Artist: Lennie Niehaus/Bill Perkins (Bari)
Album: Seems Like Old Times
Tune: Seems Like Old Times
Label: Fresh Sound

Artist: Luther Hughes
Album: Spectacular
Tune: All Blues
Label: Primrose

Artist: Samuel Blais
Album: Where To Go
Tune: Where To Go
Label: Effendi

Artist: Lou Donaldson
Album: Good Gracious
Tune: Good Gracious
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Jackie McLean
Album: Swing, Swang, Swingin’
Tune: Let’s Face The Music And Dance
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

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