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Blue Dimensions J36: "Know Say Or See" from Benny Rubin Jr., and McCoy Tyner's "Search For Peace" Re-imagined
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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featuring axophonist and composer Benny Rubin Jr.'s album "Know Say Or See" and re-imagining McCoy Tyner's "Search For Peace"

Bought by WMOT, KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, WJSU and more


  • Added: Sep 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions J35: "Freedom Jazz Dance" — very varied versions, including the new one from Leon Lee Dorsey
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Several renditions of "Freedom Jazz Dance" including the newest one, which is the title track of the latest album from bassist/band leader Leon Lee...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KJZX-Austin, WMOT, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 25, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions J34: "Sounds From The Ancestors" from Kenny Garrett
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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enticing melodies and textures from saxophonist Kenny Garrett on his album "Sounds From The Ancestors"

Bought by KJZX-Austin, WMOT, GCR (Global Community Radio), KKRN, Royalton Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Ebony Classics - The Language of Music
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Classics
Caption: Eleanor Alberga, Credit: www.navonarecords.com
"Ebony Classics - The Language of Music" features the music of people of color in the Classical music industry.

  • Added: Aug 15, 2021
  • Length: 56:45
Blue Dimensions J33: Jazz is Dead and well — Brian Jackson's "Jazz Is Dead " album and also those from Gary Bartz and Roy Ayers
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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music from three albums in the series "Jazz Is Dead" from player-producers Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, including the latest release fea...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, WMOT, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, WJSU and more


  • Added: Aug 11, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions J32: Gerry Gibbs' Tribute To His Father Includes The Final Recordings Of Chick Corea
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Gerry Gibbs' tribute album to his father, including the final recordings of Chick Corea, and the latest from pianist Art Hirahara.

Bought by KJZX-Austin, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU, KHNS and more


  • Added: Aug 04, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
In Real Life
From: L.A. Theatre Works
Series: L.A. Theatre Works
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A hilarious and harrowing account of an actor's journey.

Bought by KMUN, KFCF FM, Spokane Public Radio, KWMR, KMUN and more


  • Added: Jul 28, 2021
  • Length: 01:58:02
  • Purchases: 22
Blue Dimensions J31: New Blues from Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and the latest from harpist Brandee Younger
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new blues from 22-year-old Mississippi bluesman Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and a new album from harpist Brandee Younger

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, WJSU, KMUN and more


  • Added: Jul 28, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Ebony Classics - A Bright Day
From: Howard Burchette
Series: The Classics
Caption: Robert Nathaniel Dett, Credit: Wikipedia
This program features composers and musicians of African Descent in various fields of Classical Music.

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Jul 22, 2021
  • Length: 53:21
  • Purchases: 1
Blue Dimensions J30: Grateful Deadication with Dave McMurray
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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"Grateful Deadication" from Dave McMurray, jazzing up songs of The Grateful Dead, plus GD songs from Catherine Russell and Dave Wilson

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jul 21, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Blue Dimensions J25: Charnett Moffett's "New Love" the fretless bass — and his old love, the upright bass
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new music from Charnett Moffett on fretless electric bass, and intriguing new songs from Kaylé Brecher

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jun 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions J24: You Gotta Have It! Hard-hitting songs from Tia Carroll, and Adrian Younge
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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hard-hitting songs from Tia Carroll's album You Gotta Have It! and, a song from Adrian Younge's anti-racist album "The American Negro."

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jun 09, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 12
Blue Dimensions J23: James Francies Plays Music In Its Purest Form
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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music from pianist James Francies's album "Purest Form" and Rodney Whitaker's "Outrospection: The Music Of Gregg Hill"

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Jun 02, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Blue Dimensions J21: Good Vibes from Vibraphonist/Multi-Percussionist Joe Chambers
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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featuring the album "Samba de Maracatu" from vibraphonist/multi-percussionist Joe Chambers

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: May 19, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Fodder
From: Black Mountain Radio
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Poet Douglas Kearney and musician Val jeanty discuss their experimental hybrid album, Fodder.

  • Added: May 18, 2021
  • Length: 14:09
Blue Dimensions J19: Benito Gonzalez Sings To The World On His Piano
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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music from pianist Benito Gonzalez from his new album "Sing To The World" and some older tracks including his appearance on an Azar Lawrence album ...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: May 05, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions J18: Bluesman Mr. Sipp is "Sippnotized" and Gary Bartz Is Featured On "Jazz Is Dead" #6
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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new blues from bluesman "Mr. Sipp" on the album "Sippnotized" and jazz isn't dead on the album "Jazz Is Dead 6" where Gary Bartz joins the series p...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WJSU and more


  • Added: Apr 28, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
NL 21-18: Ellington Ending: Duke Ellington 1967-73, 4/26/2021
From: WFIU
Series: Night Lights
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In the last years of his life, and no longer with the services of longtime writing partner Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington continued to compose mem...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2021
  • Length: 59:02
Blue Dimensions J13: "If Time Could Stand Still" from Gregory Tardy, and a haunting 90-year-old blues song by Skip James song lives on
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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the latest from saxophonist Gregory Tardy, and a 1931 Skip James blues song finds new interpretation from Bobby Rush and Tomas Doncker

Bought by KJZX-Austin, KKRN, Raven Radio, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN and more


  • Added: Mar 24, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 15
Blue Dimensions J09: "Thank You Mr. Mabern" a tribute to the late pianist Harold Mabern from Leon Lee Dorsey - - with Mabern in the band.
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Leon Lee Dorsey's album "Thank You Mr. Mabern" is a tribute to the late pianist Harold Mabern, featuring recordings Dorsey made with Mabern and dru...

Bought by Raven Radio, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN, WMOT and more


  • Added: Feb 24, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14
Blue Dimensions J08: Force Majeure from Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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Music from harpist Brandee Younger and bassist Dezron Douglas from their album "Force Majeure," taken from live-streaming performances from their h...

Bought by KJZX-Austin, Raven Radio, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio, KMUN and more


  • Added: Feb 17, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 13
Professor Longhair's Legacy
From: Music Inside Out
Series: Music Inside Out
Caption: Professor Longhair, Credit: Michael P. Smith © The Historic New Orleans Collection
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, this show is devoted to “Fess” -- Henry Roeland Byrd, aka Professor Longhair - the pianist whose music fills the stree...

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: Feb 11, 2021
  • Length: 51:58
  • Purchases: 1
WoodSongs 985: The Lee Boys and Grady Champion
From: WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour
Series: WoodSongs
Caption: Grady Champion on the WoodSongs Stage.
On this week's WoodSongs broadcast, folksinger Michael Johnathon welcomes “sacred steel” ensemble The Lee Boys plus 21st Century Bluesman Grady Cha...

Bought by Delmarva Public Media, Yellowstone Public Radio, KTRL, KKRN, WETS and more


  • Added: Feb 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 37
Self Discovery, Spirituality, Happiness, Fulfillment, Living out your Life’s purpose and Soul Music with Josh Miles of JM and The Sweets.
From: Ken Grey
Series: Maximum Health Radio "Quality Living" with Dr Ken Grey Holistic Physician
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Soul Music with Josh Miles of JM and The Sweets. In this first ever radio interview and performance with Josh Miles we discuss Self Discovery, Spi...

Bought by WCNY


  • Added: Dec 10, 2020
  • Length: 26:21
  • Purchases: 1
Blue Dimensions I50: Kat Riggins Cries Out The Blues
From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions
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a new album "Cry Out" — strong new blues songs from singer and songwriter Kat Riggins —and several selections from a great debut album, "Omega," fr...

Bought by WMOT, KJZX-Austin, Raven Radio, KKRN, Royalton Community Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 09, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 14