PLAYLIST for MAY 2, 2012

Listen Before You Buy: Three duets, three trios, two quintets, one sextet, one septet and two examples of world music. Artists include Ken Aldcroft, Billy Bang, Calama Orkestar, Chicago Underground Duo, Bill Cole, Jeff Gauthier, Thom Gossage, Jeff Hamilton, Haytham Safia, October Trio, William Parker, Post Jazz Mistress and Undivided. We’ll also play you a sample from the upcoming CD by Steve Berndt and Brian Browne, whose CD release concert takes place at the NAC 4th Stage on May 9. Artist: Ken Aldcroft & William Parker Album: One Sunday Tune: Monroe Street Bop Label: Trio Records Artist: Billy Bang & Bill Cole Album: Billy Bang/Bill Cole Tune: Improvisation Label: Shadrack Artist: Chicago Underground Duo Album: Age of Energy Tune: Castle In Your Heart Label: Northern Spy Artist: Chicago Underground Duo Album: Age of Energy Tune: Age of Energy Label: Northern Spy Artist: Steve Berndt & Brian Browne Album: Deja Vu Tune: Pennies From Heaven Label: Steve Berndt Artist: Post Jazz Mistress Album: Global Warming Tune: The Seven Secret Pools Label: TRP Music Artist: October Trio Album: New Dream Tune: Do Your Thing Label: Songlines Artist: October Trio Album: New Dream Tune: Potential Bog Label: Songlines Artist: Jeff Hamilton Trio Album: Sparkle Tune: Bye Ya Label: Capri Artist: Jeff Hamilton Trio Album: Sparkle Tune: Hat’s Dance Label: Capri Artist: Undivided Album: Moves Between Clouds/Live In Warsaw Tune: Hoping the Morning Say Label: Multikulti Project Artist: Thom Gossage Album: In Other Words Tune: Ab Infra [From Within] Label: Songlines Artist: The Jeff Gauthier Goatette Album: Open Source Tune: Joy Of A Toy Label: Cryptogramophone Artist: Bill Cole Album: Untempered Ensemble Tune: Poverty Is the Father of Fear Label: Shadrack Artist: Haytham Safia Album: Loplop Presents Loplop Tune: A’Gam Label: Loplop Artist: Calama Orkestar Album: Loplop Presents Loplop Tune: Ruchenitsa Label: Loplop _________________________________________________ “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 ckcufm.com listen live Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com ________________________________________________

MAY & JUNE on IN A MELLOW TONE

May 2 Listen Before You Buy: The cream of the crop of recent jazz releases. Will include Ken Aldcroft, Billy Bang, Chicago Underground Trio, Bill Cole, Jeff Gauthier, Thom Gossage, Jeff Hamilton, October Trio, William Parker, Post Jazz Mistress and Undivided. May 9 Michael Moore: Ron Sweetman reviews six recent releases by alto saxophonist and clarinetist Michael Moore recorded in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 with sidemen Han Bennink, Eric Boeren, Tobias Delius, Ernst Glerum, Michael Vatcher, Eric Vloeimans and Wolter Wierbos. May 16 Cuban Jazz: Co-Host Jim Reil offers us a cross-section of current styles and players in Cuba. May 23 May 23: An historical survey, conducted by Co-Host Ron Steeds, of jazz and blues recordings made on May 23. Will include Una Mae Carlisle, Charles Gayle, Dexter Gordon, Roscoe Mitchell, Odean Pope and Jimmy Witherspoon. May 30 Michael Garrick: On what would have been his 79th birthday, a tribute to pianist, composer & bandleader Michael Garrick, who died on November 11, 2011. June 6 Ottawa International Jazz Festival: Ron Sweetman introduces the many artists appearing at this year’s Festival, which runs from June 21 to July 1. June 13 Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent jazz and blues releases by Cannonball Adderley, Peter Appleyard, Susie Arioli, Eric Bibb, Eddie Campbell, Cynthia Felton, Sue Foley, Benny Goodman, Studebaker John, Peter Karp, Gregoire Maret, Pinetop Perkins, Christine Reisner and Toots Thielemans. June 20 Elton Dean’s Ninesense: An historic concert from 1979, with Harry Beckett, Mark Charig, Nick Evans, Radu Malfatti, Harry Miller, Louis Moholo, Alan Skidmore and Keith Tippett. June 27 Ottawa Bluesfest: CKCU’s blues guru John Tackaberry identifies and plays the most interesting artists appearing at Bluesfest between July 4 and July 15. ________________________________________________________________________

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - APRIL 25, 2012 BANFF: International Workshop May 27. BURLINGTON: Discover Jazz Festival with Bela Fleck, Vijay Iyer, Lee Konitz, Christian McBride, Terrance Simien, June 1-10. HALIFAX: 1313 Hollis Street: Arthur Bull May 14. Bus Stop Theatre: Vox Latrina May 25. KINGSTON: Grand Theatre:Anat Cohen June 21, Sophie Milman June 22, Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas Quintet June 23. MONTREAL: Jazz Festival June 28-July 7. Le Cagibi: Four Eyes May 1. Gord Grdina May 8. Casa del Popolo: Fred Frith & Jean Derome May 2. Casa Obscura: Jean Derome & Malcolm Goldstein April 25. Joane Hetu & Friends May 2. Benefit Concert May 9. L’Envers: Corsage April 26. Malcolm Goldstein & Rainer Weins May 10. La Sala Rossa: Alexandre St.Onge April 30.Marc Ribot June 23. N.Y.C. Apollo Theatre: Kellylee Evans May 11. Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday. Fay Victor, Roy Campbell, William Parker April 30 Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts every Sunday @ 6:00pm. Darius Jones April 29. Iridium: Kenny Garrett Quartet April 26-29. Sue Halloran & Ken Hitchcock May 1. Poisson Rouge: Nels Cline May 25. Tribeca: Christian McBride May 10. Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org. SARATOGA: Jazz Festival June 30 & July 1 with Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Esperanza Spalding, Yellowjackets, Maceo Parker, Jeremy Pelt, Christian McBride & Mingus Big Band. TORONTO: Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month. Hugh’s Room: Susie Arioli May 9. Larry Coryell June 5. Music Gallery: Array Ensemble April 28. Old Mill: Brigham Phillips April 26. Arlene Smith April 27. Tom Szczesniak April 28. Players’ Club: Jazzheads Jazz Festival May 4 & 5. Quotes: Mark Promane William Carn April 27. Bill McBirnie May 25. Rex: Benny Sharoni July 20 & 21. Somewhere There: Dreamdance April 25. . Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month. Woodbine Park: Waterfront Blues June 1-3. VICTORIAVILLE: FIMAV from May 17 to 20 with Phil Minton, John Zorn, Wadada Leo Smith, Muhal Richard Abrams, George Lewis, Roscoe Mitchell & Matana Roberts.

PLAYLIST for APRIL 25, 2012

April 25: An historical survey, conducted by Co-Host Ron Steeds, of jazz and blues recordings made on April 25. Artist: Lonnie Johnson Album: A Life In Music Tune: Steppin’ On The Blues Label: JSP Artist: Paul Whiteman Orchestra Album: The Bix Beiderbecke Story Tune: You Took Advantage Of Me Label: Proper Artist: Louis Armstrong Album: Louis Armstrong 1935-1939 Tune: My Monday Date Label: Chronological Classics Artist: Harold Land Album: Black California Tune: I’ll Remember April Label: Savoy Artist: Wardell Gray Album: Wardell Gray Memorial Vol.1 Tune: Grayhound Label: OJC Prestige Artist: Lester Young Album: Complete Live & Private Recordings Tune: A Ghost Of A Chance Label: N/A Artist: Bud Powell Album: The Genius Of Bud Powell on Verve Tune: Ladybird Label: Verve Artist: Lee Morgan Album: Complete Vee Jay Recordings of Lee Morgan & Wayne Shorter Tune: Seeds Of Sin Label: Mosaic Artist: Memphis Slim Album: Alone With My Friends Tune: Goin’ Down Slow Label: Battle Records Artist: Sonny Criss Album: Mr. Blues Pour Flirter Tune: On Green Dolphin Street Label: Emarcy Gitanes Artist: Lou Donaldson Album: Hot Dog Tune: Bonnie Label: Blue Note Artist: Keith Jarrett Album: Belonging Tune: Long As Your Living Yours Label: ECM Artist: Edward Vesala Album: Nan Madol Tune: Love For Living Label: ECM Artist: Archie Shepp & Horace Parlan Album: Goin’ Home Tune: Go Down Moses Label: Steeplechase Artist: Sam Most Album: From The Attic Of My Mind Tune: One Forgotten Yesterday Label: Xanadu Artist: Tim Berne Album: Five Year Plan Tune: Computerized Taps For Seven Different Steps Label: Empire Artist: Billy Norine Album: Skyward Tune: Waldo Label: Norinian Records Artist: Franz Koglmann Album: About Yesterday’s Ezzthetics Tune: Last Night (Night In Tunisia) Label: Hat Art Artist: Either/Orchestra Album: The Calculus of Pleasure Tune: Whisper Not Label: Accurate Artist: Alex Cline Ensemble Album: Sparks Fly Upward Tune: Audacity Label: Cryptogramophone Artist: Regina Carter Album: Motor City Moments Tune: Higher Ground Label: Verve __________________________________________________ “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/listen Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com _________________________________________________

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - APRIL 18, 2012

BANFF: International Workshop May 27.

BURLINGTON: Discover Jazz Festival with
Bela Fleck, Vijay Iyer, Lee Konitz,
Christian McBride, Terrance Simien, June 1-10.

HALIFAX:1313 Hollis Street:AllisonCameron April 22. Arthur Bull May 14.
Bus Stop Theatre: Vox Latrina May 25.

KINGSTON: Grand Theatre:
Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas Quintet June 23.
The Mansion: The Battle of Santiago April 21.
Studio 22: Georgette Fry & friends April 22.

MONTREAL:
Jazz Festival June 28-July 7.
Casa del Popolo: SPELL April 23.
Joane Hetu, Jean Derome etc. April 24.
Fred Frith & Jean Derome May 2.
Casa Obscura: Lori Freedman & friends April 18. Jean Derome & Malcolm Goldstein April 25.
Joane Hetu & Friends May 2.
L’Envers: Matador April 23. Corsage April 26.
La Sala Rossa: Marc Ribot June 23.

N.Y.C.
Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday. Sabir Mateen April 23.
Fay Victor, Roy Campbell, William Parker April 30
Cornelius Street Café:
Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts every Sunday @ 6:00pm. Darius Jones April 29.
Iridium: Kenny Garrett Quartet April 26-29.
Sue Halloran & Ken Hitchcock May 1.
Lincoln Center:
Wynton Marsalis & Aaron Neville April 18.
Poisson Rouge: Nels Cline May 25.
St.Peter’s Church:Clark Terry Fund Raiser April 23.
Tribeca: Christian McBride May 10.
Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org.

SARATOGA:
Jazz Festival June 30 & July 1 with Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Esperanza Spalding, Yellowjackets, Maceo Parker, Jeremy Pelt, Christian McBride & Mingus Big Band.

TORONTO:
Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month.
Hugh’s Room: Susie Arioli May 9.
Larry Coryell June 5.
Old Mill: John Sherwood April 19 & 26.
Rosemary Galloway April 21. Tom Szczesniak April 28.
Quotes:Mark Promane April 20.William Carn April 27. Bill McBirnie May 25.
Rex: Benny Sharoni July 20 & 21.
Somewhere There: Dreamdance April 18 & 25.
Mark Segger April 19. Rampersaud & friends April 20.
Ken Aldcroft April 22.
Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.

VICTORIAVILLE:
FIMAV from May 17 to 20 with Phil Minton,
John Zorn, Wadada Leo Smith, George Lewis,
Muhal Richard Abrams,Roscoe Mitchell
& Matana Roberts.

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PLAYLIST for APRIL 18, 2012

Ken Colyer: English trumpeter Ken Colyer was born on this day in 1928, and died just before his sixtieth birthday. We’ll listen to a number of his influential New Orleans style recordings made between 1953 and 1972.


Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: The Decca Years Volume 6
Tune: Isle of Capri
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: The Decca Years Volume 6
Tune: Harlem Rag
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: The Decca Years Volume 6
Tune: Too Busy
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: The Decca Years Volume 6
Tune: Shimme Sha Wabble
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: The Decca Years Volume 6
Tune: Lord, Lord, Lord
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: The Decca Years Volume 6
Tune: Moose March
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: The Decca Years Volume 6
Tune: Postman’s Lament
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: The Decca Years Volume 6
Tune: Tuxedo Rag
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: Colyer Plays Standards
Tune: Oh! You Beautiful Doll
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: Colyer Plays Standards
Tune: Dinah
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: In the Sweet Bye and Bye
Tune: Beale Street Blues
Label: Upbeat Jazz

Artist: Ken Colyer Skiffle Group
Album: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Tune: House Rent Stomp
Label: Upbeat Jazz

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Tune: Riverside Blues
Label: Upbeat Jazz

Artist: Ken Colyer & Little Brother Montgomery
Album: This Is the Blues
Tune: Buddy Bolden’s Blues
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: This Is the Blues
Tune: Aunt Hagar’s Blues
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: This Is the Blues
Tune: Tishomingo Blues
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: This Is the Blues
Tune: Postman’s Lament
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s Jazzmen
Album: This Is the Blues
Tune: Darkness On the Delta
Label: Lake

Artist: Ken Colyer’s All Stars
Album: The Sunny Side of Ken Colyer
Tune: Sunny Side of the Street
Label: Upbeat Jazz

Artist: Ken Colyer’s All Stars
Album: The Sunny Side of Ken Colyer
Tune: Canal Street Blues
Label: Upbeat Jazz

Artist: Ken Colyer’s All Stars
Album: The Sunny Side of Ken Colyer
Tune: You Always Hurt the One You Love
Label: Upbeat Jazz

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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
ckcufm.com listen live

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

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WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - APRIL 11, 2012

BANFF: International Workshop May 27.

BURLINGTON: Discover Jazz Festival with Bela Fleck, Terrance Simien, June 1-10.

HALIFAX: 1313 Hollis Street: Liona Boyz April 14. Allison Cameron April 22. Arthur Bull May 14.
Bus Stop Theatre: Vox Latrina May 25.

KINGSTON: Grand Theatre: Joe Lovano/Dave Douglas Quintet June 23.

MONTREAL:
Jazz Festival June 28-July 7.
Suoni Il Popolo Festival: April 5–18.
Casa del Popolo: Jean Derome & friends April 17. SPELL April 23.
Casa Obscura: Josh Zubot & friends April 11.
Lori Freedman & friends April 18.
Jean Derome & Malcolm Goldstein April 25.
Corsage April 26.
L’Envers: Matador April 23.
La Sala Rossa: Marc Ribot June 23.

N.Y.C.
Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday.
Taylor Ho Bynum & Jason Kao Hwang April 16.
Fay Victor, Roy Campbell, William Parker April 30
Cornelius Street Café: Devin Gray Quartet April 12.
Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts every Sunday @ 6:00pm. Darius Jones April 22.
Iridium: Sue Halloran & Ken Hitchcock May 1.
Lincoln Center:
Toshiko Akiyoshi & Vince Giordano April 13 & 14.
Wynton Marsalis & Aaron Neville April 18.
Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org.

SARATOGA:
Jazz Festival June 30 & July 1 with Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Esperanza Spalding, Yellowjackets, Maceo Parker, Jeremy Pelt, Christian McBride & Mingus Big Band.

TORONTO:
Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month.
Hugh’s Place: Larry Coryell June 5.
Koerner Hall: Brad Mehldau & Joshua Redman April 14.
Old Mill: John Sherwood April 12, 19, 26.
Lenny Solomon April 14. Rosemary Galloway April 21.
Tom Szczesniak April 28.
Quotes: Steve Crowe April 13.Mark Promane April 20. William Carn April 27.
Rex: Benny Sharoni July 20&21.
Somewhere There: dreamDance April 11 & 18.
Ken Aldcroft April 14 & 15. Victor Bateman April 17.
Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.

VICTORIAVILLE:
FIMAV from May 17 to 20 with Phil Minton,
John Zorn, Wadada Leo Smith, Muhal Richard Abrams, George Lewis, Roscoe Mitchell & Matana Roberts.
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PLAYLIST for APRIL 11, 2012

Blue Notes’ European Tour: Recordings from the Blue Notes’ European Tour of June/July 1979, made in Waregem, Belgium and Eindhoven, Holland. Participating musicians are Johnny Dyani,
Chris McGregor, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Dudu Pukwana and Frank Wright.

Artist: Blue Notes
Album: Before The Wind Changes
Tune: Ithi Gui
Label: Ogun

Artist: Blue Notes
Album: Before The Wind Changes
Tune: Mange
Label: Ogun

Artist: Blue Notes
Album: Before The Wind Changes
Tune: Lonta Uyagula
[The Poor Child Is Sick]
Label: Ogun

Artist: Blue Notes
Album: Before The Wind Changes
Tune: Lakutshona Ilanga
Label: Ogun

Artist: Blue Notes
Album: Before The Wind Changes
Tune: The Bride
Label: Ogun

Artist: Blue Notes
Album: Before The Wind Changes
Tune: Wish You Sunshine
Label: Ogun

Artist: Blue Notes
Album: Before The Wind Changes
Tune: Funk Them Dudu
Label: Ogun

Artist: Blue Notes
Album: Spiritual Knowledge and Grace
Tune: Ancient Spirit
Label: Ogun
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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
ckcufm.com listen live

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

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WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - APRIL 4, 2012

BURLINGTON: Discover Jazz Festival June 1-10.

MONTREAL:
Jazz Festival June 28-July 7.
Cagibi: Ellwood Epps & friends April 10
Casa del Popolo: Ballister April 7.
Jean Derome & friends April 17
Casa Obscura: Joane Hetu & Friends April 4.
Josh Zubot & friends April 11.
Lori Freedman & friends April 18.
L’Envers:
La Sala Rossa: Marc Ribot June 23.
Upstairs:

N.Y.C.
Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday. John Tchicai & friends April 9.
Taylor Ho Bynum & Jason Kao Hwang April 16.
Fay Victor, Roy Campbell, William Parker April 30
Cornelius Street Café: Devin Gray Quartet April 12.
Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts every Sunday @ 6:00pm. Darius Jones April 22.
Iridium: Sue Halloran & Ken Hitchcock May 1.
Kitano: Trio M April 7.
Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org.

SARATOGA:
Jazz Festival June 30 & July 1 with Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Esperanza Spalding, Yellowjackets, Maceo Parker, Jeremy Pelt, Christian McBride & Mingus Big Band.

TORONTO:
Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month.
Hugh’s Place: Larry Coryell June 5.
Koerner Hall: Brad Mehldau & Joshua Redman April 14.
Old Mill: John Sherwood April 5, 12, 19, 26.
Russ Little April 7. Lenny Solomon April 14.
Rosemary Galloway April 21. Tom Szczesniak April 28.
Quotes: Steve Crowe April 13.Mark Promane April 20. William Carn April 27.
Rex: Benny Sharoni July 20&21.
Somewhere There:
Tranzac: Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.

VICTORIAVILLE:
FIMAV from May 17 to 20 with Phil Minton,
John Zorn, Wadada Leo Smith, Muhal Richard Abrams, George Lewis, Roscoe Mitchell & Matana Roberts.

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