Rich Tones JAZZ

Series produced by Rich Rector

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Rich Tones JAZZ is a series of one hour radio shows hosted by Rich Rector, an avid jazz fan and listener. He plays and comments on new and old jazz songs, artists, and themes. Some shows feature one artist only and others will focus on particular segments of the genre. For example, he has done a couple of shows featuring only female jazz instrumentalists. Check it out!

Rich Rector hosts Rich Tones Jazz, a one-hour exploration of various segments of the genre -by featuring specific instruments, artists and themes. Rich learned to listen actively to jazz when his college roommate, a saxophone player, would challenge him to "blindfold tests" to try to identify players on songs on the radio. He chooses a fun variety of music for you to hear. Check it out!


10 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Here is a brief tribute to the 92 year old pianist who died in April.

  • Added: May 26, 2023
  • Length: 56:00
Caption: Downbeat Magazine June 2023, Credit: Rich Rector
Songs from the June 2023 issue of Downbeat Magazine reviews

  • Added: May 25, 2023
  • Length: 56:00
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Let's listen to some familiar popular tunes performed very differently from the originals.

  • Added: May 10, 2023
  • Length: 56:00
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8 Jazz Tunes with unusual syncopation and time signatures.

  • Added: May 02, 2023
  • Length: 56:00
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Jazz from 6 of the 7 Continents to celebrate International Jazz Day, which is April 30, 2023.

  • Added: Apr 26, 2023
  • Length: 56:01
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This is a random sampling of some great new jazz pieces!

  • Added: Apr 20, 2023
  • Length: 56:00
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This showcases a wide variety of older and newer jazz flautists.

  • Added: Apr 11, 2023
  • Length: 56:01
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Listen to trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard...did you know he has written more than 40 movie scores?

  • Added: Apr 07, 2023
  • Length: 55:59
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A brief profile of the master trumpeter!

  • Added: Apr 06, 2023
  • Length: 56:00
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Jazz Bass Players from the iconic Ron Carter to the young Tal Wilkenfeld

  • Added: Apr 06, 2023
  • Length: 56:00