Jazz with Bob Perkins

The Karrin Allyson & Bill McGlaughlin "Diamond Session" On WRTI: Sunday, June 9th At 4 PM

Maureen Malloy — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:44:18 +0000

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and pianist Karrin Allyson and radio personality Bill McGlaughlin (who is also a musician, conductor, and composer!) visited the WRTI performance studio last month and treated a few lucky guests to an amazing show. It was a fantastic afternoon in celebration of WRTI's 60th Anniversary! Join us to hear a broadcast of the session on Sunday, June 9th at 4 pm.

A Duke Ellington Birthday Bash On WRTI

Maureen Malloy — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:25:04 +0000

We're throwing an Ellington Birthday Bash on Monday, April 29^th from 7 to 10 pm to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of The Duke! There will be special Spring Member Drive thank-you gifts that will only be available during this three-hour period, and Duke’s music will be heard the entire time. We can’t think of a better way to cap off Jazz Appreciation Month! Join us!

http://youtu.be/hRGFqSkNjHk

Brazilian Jazz Duo MINAS on Voices in Jazz

Bob Craig — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:57:39 +0000

Tune in on Sunday, April 21st at 5 pm on our HD-2 channel when the popular Brazilian vocal duo MINAS stops by the station. Orlando Haddad and Patricia King will fill you in about their current project to complete a fabulous CD that they started work on in 2004 when they had teamed up with arranger and orchestrator, Bill Zaccagni to present “Symphony in Bossa,” a music program enhanced by Bill’s arrangements written specifically for MINAS - featuring original compositions and traditional Brazilian repertoire. "Symphony in Bossa" was halted due to Bill's sudden, tragic passing.

WRTI At The 23rd Annual Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest In Reading

Maureen Malloy — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:12:59 +0000

WRTI continues a long-standing relationship with the Berks Jazz Fest, which runs from April 5th through the 14th in Reading, PA. Jeff Duperon will broadcast live from the Berks on BOTH Friday and Saturday nights of the Festival, and Bob Perkins will bring you some "GM" in the AM from Reading on Sunday, April 7th.

April Is Jazz Appreciation Month: Celebrate With WRTI!

Maureen Malloy — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:24:39 +0000

Join WRTI through the month of April as we celebrate the art form that is our lifestyle...Jazz! During each jazz shift, WRTI hosts will feature music by an artist who has shaped jazz into the multi-faceted genre that it is today. You'll hear the great vocalists, bandleaders, instrumentalists and composers, as well as the stories behind their jazz innovation.

You can expect to hear these featured artists at 7 pm, 10 pm, 1 am and 5 am each day. Also, keep an ear out for special jazz interviews and tidbits sprinkled throughout our regular programming.

Julie London and Anat Cohen: Crying a River

WRTI Staff — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:02:45 +0000

We're honoring ladies of jazz this month on WRTI. Take a moment to listen to jazz vocalist Julie London sing "Cry Me A River." In case you didn't know, Julie was named Billboard's most popular female vocalist in 1955, 1956, and 1957, and was on the cover of LIFE magazine in 1957. This video is from 1964.

http://youtu.be/DXg6UB9Qk0o

Jazz clarinetist Anat Cohen is making a splash on today's jazz scene. Here's her take on "Cry Me A River."

http://youtu.be/xPTOgy6giKc

The Ladies of Jazz on WRTI

Zivit Shlank — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:46:47 +0000

In recognition of National Women's History Month, WRTI is paying tribute to women in jazz throughout the month of March. Tune in to hear special features on the ladies of jazz, both past and present! Listen during the week as "BP with the GM" profiles a different female vocalist or instrumentalist at 8 pm Mondays through Thursdays, and at 12 noon on Sundays.

http://youtu.be/jPiscuocxko

Jazz Special on WRTI With a Philadelphia Museum of Art Connection!

WRTI Staff — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:59:49 +0000

In honor of Black History Month, WRTI presents a JazzSet from NPR Special: a live, recorded performance of jazz pianist Jason Moran's 'Live: Time On The Quilts Of Gee's Bend' Suite, that was commissioned by the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Art After 5 program, and had its world premiere there in 2008. The work is influenced by the quilts and quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama.

Listen: SFJAZZ Center Opening Night Concert with Host Bill Cosby

WRTI Staff — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:31:51 +0000

We have your ticket to one of the hottest jazz events of the month. Hosted by Bill Cosby, it was in San Francisco and it was sold out! But you can hear it recorded LIVE on demand right here.

Some More of BP’s Favorite Things on New Year's Eve

Maureen Malloy — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 22:46:42 +0000

Join Bob Perkins from 6 to 9 pm as he brings you more of his jazz favorites...but without the seasonal flair. BP will kick off your New Year's Eve festivities with the music he enjoys the most, and the reasoning behind his fascination with certain artists and tunes. Whether he interviewed the artist, emceed a show, or shared a phone call with someone connected to the music, you can hear the story of why BP’s list looks and sounds the way that it does.

Celebrate the New Year by embracing stories from the past, and of course, by listening to the GM!