'Children of Sanchez' sets the tone this week on Listening Lyrics, Aug. 1, 2025

I usually say, never start a summary with an apology. But today, I’ll make an exception. I want to apologize for not properly introducing this week’s show at the beginning of the program.

That said, this week’s episode took a powerful turn. Ray Keck joined me for an hour of reflection on the tragic consequences of war—especially its toll on innocent children. The conversation was sparked by the news of Chuck Mangione’s passing. Listening to his album Children of Sanchez led us into this moving hour of reflection through music.

Here's the playlist.

Divine Intervention – Aug. 1, 2025

It's almost time for Divine Intervention, bringing you the latest releases from the Albinos, the Darts, Frankie & the Witch Fingers, Muck & the Mires, Turtle Skull ... fantastic classics from our Goddess of the Month, Fontella Bass ... a questionable Vinyl Vesper track ... plus sweet sounds to round out the show. Join Jess Goddésse at 6 p.m. Pacific here on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org + those podcast apps!

In the Key of Folk, July 30, 2025

Summertime is Festival Time, and today In the Key of Folk brings you a program just about straight from the Vancouver B.C. Folk Festival. We're starting off with a good-bye to Tom Lehrer. Then we're moving into festival land with tracks from the Nordic group, Víík, along with the Rumbaristas and Locarno, followed by such well-known singer-songwriters as Jake Xerces Fussell, Kris Drever, Watchhouse, and more singer-songwriters from the U.S. & Canada. So join us for some new voices from the happily independent Canadian provinces! 2 p.m. Wednesday on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, CA & KDRT.org online. 

Jazz After Dark, July 29, 2025

On tonight's show:

  • Benny Carter, Sweet Georgia Brown
  • Artie Shaw, What Is This Thing Called Love?
  • Ella Fitzgerald, In a Mellow Tone
  • Miles Davis, Doxy
  • Billie Holiday, Embraceable You
  • Eddie Harris, Exodus
  • Gerry Mulligan & The Concert Jazz Band, Body and Soul
  • Kenny Burrell Octet, If I Should Lose You
  • Count Basie, Makin' Whoopee
  • Frank Sinatra, I've Got You Under My Skin
  • Eddie Lockjaw Davis with Paul Gonsalves, If I Should Lose You
  • Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Bye Bye Blackbird
  • Dianne Reeves, The Nearness of You / Misty
  • Ximo Tebar, St. Thomas

Electric Compost Heap -- July 25, 2025

Tonight in the Electric Compost Heap, we say Happy Birthday and pay tribute to American artist George Clinton who just turned 84 years old earlier this week! Oh, yeah, it's more P-Funk than you can handle! We'll also say goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne who just left us. Wait, can that be done in one 2-hour radio show? Anything is possible with the electrical magic of Radio Compost! Hope you can join us at KDRT.org!

The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – July 24, 2025

This time around on the Goodtime Hour, Russ Tolman is spinning souldies, old and new, with tunes from Chicano Batman, The Chi-Lites, The Commands, Thee Sacred Souls, Thee Vellords, and many more. Tune in at 9 p.m. Pacific on Thursday, July 24 via KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, CA + KDRT.org around the world + anytime via the podcast apps!

Jazz After Dark, July 22, 2025

Coming up tonight, it’s Duke Ellington and some of the great musicians who worked with him. The songs:

  • Duke Ellington & His Cotton Club Orchestra, Cotton Club Stomp
  • Duke Ellington & His Cotton Club Orchestra, I Was Made to Love You
  • Duke Ellington, Come Sunday (with Mahalia Jackson)
  • Billy Strayhorn, Take the "A" Train
  • Johnny Hodges, Art Pepper Quintett / What's New
  • Johnny Hodges & Duke Ellington, Moon Glow
  • Johnny Hodges with Ray Nance vocals, Just Squeeze Me
  • Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges, Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
  • Duke Ellington/Johnny Hodges, Wabash Blues
  • Duke Ellington, Take the "A" Train
  • Paul Gonsalves, I'm Beginning to See the Light
  • Harry Carney & The Duke's Men, Five O’clock Drag
  • Harry Carney, Paul Gonsalves, Harold Ashby & The Duke's Men, Backstairs
  • Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald, Duke's Place