The Bridge

Friday, 10 pm to 2 am (Saturday morning)

J. Michael Harrison presents his award-winning blend of jazz that takes you from the mainstream to the edge of the art. Rarely heard artists are played with regularity, as is a dash of jazz poetry.

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Playlist

June 29, 2012

10:00 PM
Sharing
Artist : Gil Scott Heron
Album : It's Your World
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10:06 PM
I Try
Artist : Maysa
Album : Motions of Love
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10:12 PM
Under the Moon and Over the Sky
Artist : Angela Bofill
Album : Angie
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10:18 PM
We’ll Make Love
Artist : Dave Valentin
Album : The Hawk
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10:23 PM
Share Your Love
Artist : Angela Bofill
Album : Angie
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10:35 PM
He Loves You
Artist : Seawind
Album : Seawind
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10:41 PM
Energy
Artist : Earth Wind and Fire
Album : The Need of Love
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10:50 PM
Eventually Live/All Blues
Artist : Audio Caviar
Album : Transoceanic
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11:02 PM
Summertime
Artist : Eumir Deodato
Album : The Crossing
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11:06 PM
Mas Que Nada
Artist : Paula Morelenbaum/SWR Big Band/Ralf Schmid
Album : Bossarenova
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11:10 PM
Shine
Artist : DJ Bitman
Album : Cafe con Musica
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11:14 PM
Bananeira
Artist : Brazilian Groove Band
Album : Putumayo Presents Brazilian Beat
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11:18 PM
Tro Mako
Artist : Mario Canonge
Album : Retour Aux Sources
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11:23 PM
Felicidade
Artist : Harold Lopez-Nussa
Album : Canciones
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11:27 PM
Paulistana
Artist : Eliane Elias
Album : Paulistana
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11:38 PM
Adam’s Apple
Artist : Doug Carn
Album : Adam's Apple
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11:44 PM
Black Gold of the Sun
Artist : Rotary Connection
Album : The Very Best of the Rotary Connection
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11:51 PM
Black Gold
Artist : Esperanza Spalding
Album : Radio Music Society
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11:55 PM
Spirit of Summer
Artist : The Emotions
Album : Greatest Hits
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12:10 AM
Liberated Brother
Artist : Horace Silver
Album : In Pursuit of the 27th Man
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12:16 AM
Song for my Father
Artist : Horace Silver
Album : It's Got to be Funky
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12:21 AM
Along Came Betty
Artist : Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Album : Moanin
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12:24 AM
Collard Greens and Black Eyed Peas
Artist : Bud Powell
Album : Bud Powell Eight Classic Albums
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12:28 AM
Sharing the Night with Blues
Artist : Shirley Horn
Album : You're My Thrill
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12:35 AM
A Flower is a Lonesome Thing
Artist : Vince Guarldi
Album : Jazz Impressions
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12:41 AM
Brasilia
Artist : Vince Guarldi
Album : The Latin Side of Vince Guarldi
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12:47 AM
Ponta de Areia
Artist : Earth Wind and Fire
Album : The Eternal Dance Volume II
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12:53 AM
Ponta de Areia
Artist : Eliane Elias
Album : Fantasia
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12:58 AM
Super Strut
Artist : Eumir Deodato
Album : Deodato 2
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1:06 AM
Rule My World
Artist : Eumir Deodato
Album : The Crossing
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1:15 AM
Mi Ballarina
Artist : Mamborama
Album : Directamente Al Mambo
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1:21 AM
Up Late
Artist : Jeff Linsky
Album : Introduction to Latin Jazz
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1:25 AM
Sweet Dreams
Artist : Senor Coconut
Album : Cafe con Musica
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1:29 AM
Iguacu
Artist : Passport
Album : Iguacu
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1:40 AM
Interludio
Artist : Strunz and Farah
Album : Rio de Colores
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1:45 AM
Capricho Nocturno
Artist : Strunz and Farah
Album : Rio de Colores
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1:49 AM
Three Notes to Say That I Love You
Artist : Vicente Amigo
Album : Flamenco
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1:56 AM
Waters of March
Artist : Al Jarreau/Oleta Adams
Album : A Twist of Jobim
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Spotlight on The Bridge
5:44 pm
Fri October 26, 2012

Drummer G. Calvin Weston On The Bridge Discussing 3 New CDs: Oct. 26th at 10 pm

Drummer G. Calvin Weston has been part of the revolving door of guests on The Bridge for years.  It doesn't hurt that he lives just a few blocks from the WRTI studios.  Impromptu late night visits have been part of his relationship with the show, and the audience has been quite the benefactor. 

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The Bridge
11:31 pm
Thu October 18, 2012

Trombonist, Composer, & Arranger Papo Vazquez Visits The Bridge: Oct 19th at 10 pm

Papo Vasquez

Charismatic trombonist and Philly homeboy Papo Vazquez commandeers The Bridge to discuss Oasis, the latest release by his Mighty Pirates Troubadours ensemble.  Papo Vazquez is more than 35 years into a career spanning the jazz, Latin, Afro-Caribbean and classical music recording worlds.

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WRTI Spotlight
7:01 am
Thu September 20, 2012

Burnt Sugar (The Arkestra Chamber) Lands On The Bridge: Sept. 21st at 10 pm

A sprawl­ing band of musi­cians from NYC, whose prodi­gious per­son­nel allows them to freely jug­gle a wide swath of the exper­i­men­tal soul-jazz-hip hop spectrum, Burnt Sugar moves amongst many styles, eras and gen­res to devise its own excit­ing hybrids while hon­oring its deep­est inspi­ra­tions: the first post-modernists of Amer­i­can music including Duke Elling­ton, Sun Ra, Par­lia­ment Funkadelic and The Art Ensem­ble of Chicago.

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Spotlight on The Bridge
8:46 am
Fri September 14, 2012

Cross 'The Bridge' With Hannibal Lokumbe, Rachelle Ferrell and Bobby Zankel: Sept. 14th at 10 pm

Hannibal Lokumbe

You don't want to miss what plans to be a wonderful evening on The Bridge - THREE truly special guests: master Trumpeter and epic composer Hannibal Lokumbe visits during the first hour to speak about the world premiere of Can You Hear God Crying? at the Kimmel Center, as well as his participation in a much-anticipated John Coltrane celebration.

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Spotlight on The Bridge
8:07 am
Fri September 7, 2012

Bass Guitar Titan Victor Bailey Journeys Across The Bridge: Sept. 7th, 10 pm

It's been almost three years to the day since Philly's own Victor Bailey last visited the WRTI studios. Look forward to a lot of catching up! Victor undoubtedly will provide unique insight into his performance that's scheduled the following night at Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania's Mauch Chunk Opera House.  The concert will feature fellow icons Lenny White and Larry Coryell. The bass great joins WRTI's J.

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WRTI Spotlight
6:21 pm
Fri August 3, 2012

Kora Player Ablaye Cissoko & Trumpeter Volker Goetze Visit The Bridge: August 3rd, 10 pm

A special evening is in store for you as host J. Michael Harrison welcomes two fascinating musicians to The Bridge: Senegalese kora player Ablaye Cissoko and German jazz trumpet player Volker Goetze. It's been several years since their last appearance on the show, and a lot has transpired. 

The duo will discuss their new CD, Amanke Dionti, the follow up to the critically acclaimed recording, Sira, and share details of a recently completed documentary that provides unique insight into Cissoko's life in Senegal.

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WRTI Spotlight
8:20 pm
Fri July 20, 2012

Conductor Michel Galante Crosses The Bridge to Discuss Spectral Impressions Concerts at Rodin Museum

Michel Galante

Conductor Michel Galante joins WRTI's J. Michael Harrison on July 20th at 10 pm to discuss two much-anticipated concerts he'll be conducting at the newly re-opened Rodin Museum. The Spectral Impressions concert series features new works by French composers Tristan Murail on July 22nd, and Phillipe Hurel on July 28th performed by the Argento Chamber Ensemble.

French spectral music focuses on musical color, electronic sound, and impressionist aesthetics.

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WRTI Spotlight
9:55 am
Tue July 3, 2012

Trombonist Jermaine Bryson Stops By The Bridge: July 6th at 10 pm

Jermaine Bryson, at right, is the band leader of MOZAIC FLOW.

Join WRTI's J. Michael Harrison as he welcomes the leader of Mozaic Flow, trombonist Jermaine Bryson.  Jermaine will be visiting The Bridge to debut the group's new single and discuss his career and upcoming CD release. As a Temple University graduate, with a degree in jazz performance, Jermaine has a profound love for all types of music. 

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WRTI Spotlight
7:42 pm
Mon June 25, 2012

NBC10's Byron Scott Visits The Bridge: June 29th at 10 pm

J. Michael Harrison

Join WRTI's J. Michael Harrison on Friday, June 29th at 10 pm as he welcomes NBC10's Byron Scott back to The Bridge to perform his semi-annual duties as guest co-host. Byron has become part of The Bridge's revolving door of guests, and always brings his passion for jazz to the experience. You'll once again benefit from his vast knowledge of music, as well as his motivation to expose you to some of the selections that have a special place in his jazz collection.

Jazz Interview
5:26 pm
Wed June 13, 2012

The Bridge: Ralph Peterson, Jr. on June 15th

Drummer and educator Ralph Peterson, Jr. joins WRTI's J. Michael Harrison on Friday, June 15th at 10 pm for a conversation about his career and his latest recording, The Duality Perspective.

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