Jeff Duperon

Bob James with Jeff Duperon, Sunday night June 23

Jeff Duperon — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:57:34 +0000

On Sunday, June 23 at 9:30 pm, Jazz with Jeff Duperon welcomes pianist, composer, and arranger Bob James, whose long career continues to evolve. From his early days in Missouri to his winning of two Grammy Awards, Bob James has captivated audiences around the world.

Flutist Bobbi Humphrey on Jazz Conversations: June 14 At 6:30 PM

Jeff Duperon — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:41:30 +0000

Join us on Friday, June 14th at 6:30 PM as Jeff Duperon welcomes renowned flutist and composer Bobbi Humphrey. Often referred to as the "First Lady of the Flute" by the critics and listeners alike, Bobbi has been playing her special brand of music to audiences around the world for over three decades.

http://youtu.be/BebQznRq_W0

Jazz with Jeff Duperon presents a mix of new releases and emerging artists in jazz every Friday night from 6 to 10 pm.

Vocalist Denise King on Jazz Conversations: June 9th At 8:30 PM

Jeff Duperon — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:23:45 +0000

Jazz with Jeff Duperon welcomes vocalist and composer Denise King to WRTI on Sunday, June 9th at 8:30 PM ET. With a voice described as velvet smooth, warm, and steeped in sophistication, King captivates and holds you with every note. In this age of auto-tune, quick fixes and artistic gimmickry, her love of people, performance style, and energy have ensured her a spot in the jazz community for a long time.

Tune in every Sunday night to Jeff Duperon's mix of new releases and emerging artists in jazz, on Jazz with Jeff Duperon, from 8 pm to midnight.

ICON Magazine's New All-Jazz Column

Jeff Duperon — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:39:13 +0000

Jazz drummer Bruce Klauber is premiering a brand-new jazz column, "The Jazz Scene," in the March edition of ICON, the local cutting-edge arts magazine.

Klauber was a recent guest on Jeff Duperon's show. Listen to the interview here.

ICON Magazine: The Intersection of Art, Entertainment, Culture, Opinion, and Mad Genius

Special Re-Broadcast of "Dave Brubeck: Legacy of a Legend" on Dec. 9th at 9 pm

Jeff Duperon — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:04:46 +0000

Join WRTI this Sunday night at 9 pm for a special re-broadcast of Dave Brubeck: Legacy of a Legend - a one-hour special that was released in honor of Brubeck's 90th birthday and the 50th anniversary of his stand-out album, Take Five.

We're all saddened by the huge loss of Dave Brubeck to the music world on December 5th; this program is our way of celebrating the fantastic musical life of this true jazz master.

2012 Detroit Jazz Festival Photo Highlights

Jeff Duperon — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:32:56 +0000

WRTI's Jeff Duperon attended the 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival. The 33rd year of the event, presented by Chrysler, featured a one-of-a-kind lineup of today’s greatest jazz performers. The performers at this year’s Festival have been nominated for, and won, more than 200 Grammy Awards, composed film scores, and traveled the world to perform.

Here is the 2012 line-up.

Jazz Conversations with Jeff Duperon: Bassist Marcus Miller, Sept. 21st, 6:45 pm

Jeff Duperon — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:07:00 +0000

Bassist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Marcus Miller will discuss his new release, Renaissance, Friday, September 21^stat 6:45 pm. Marcus is performing Sunday, September 23^rdat World Café Live in Philadelphia.

Best known for his work with Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, Marcus has also maintained a prolific solo career. Tune in for an in-depth conversation!

http://youtu.be/sIqfDHP0D5s

Jazz Conversations with Jeff Duperon: Bassist Lee Smith, Sept. 23rd, 8:30 pm

Jeff Duperon — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:32:00 +0000

Bassist Lee Smith stops by the WRTI studio to discuss his long-awaited debut release, Sittin' On A Secret - Sunday, September 23rd at 8:30 pm. Tune in for an in-depth conversation!

http://youtu.be/OySO2WrPiU8

Jazz Conversations with Jeff Duperon: Vocalist Venissa Santi, Sept. 8th, 6:30 pm

Jeff Duperon — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:16:36 +0000

Afro-Cuban vocalist Venissa Santi will discuss her latest project - her highly anticipated follow up to Bienvenida - on Saturday, September 8th at 6:30 pm. Don't miss it! Here's her website.

http://youtu.be/Iq5tXqdtMjc

Jazz Conversations with Jeff Duperon: Sax Player Michael Pedicin, Sept. 9th, 8 pm

Jeff Duperon — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:30:28 +0000

Saxophonist Michael Pedicin will discuss his full-throttle performance on Live at the Loft, his beautifully recorded new album, on Sunday, September 9th at 8 pm. Tune in for an in-depth conversation!

http://youtu.be/JvPfmq2krNM