First up tonight: Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington, Benny Carter, Benny Carter & Oscar Peterson Trio, Clark Terry with Marian Bruce on vocals, and in a jam session with Oscar Peterson, as well as his All-Star Sax Ensemble.
Then lots of Duke Ellington: from his live performances at Newport and in London, as well as studio recordings from the early 1960s, duet with Coleman Hawkins, and more.
Our very own Frank Fox, host of The Wild Fox Party at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, was in the middle of the doo-wop sound in New York. Now he has single-handedly put together a doo-wop happening to benefit Davis store Watermelon Music, with performances by several groups, a sing-along, and more. The groups include Zest, Tune Up, The Davis Local Vocals, and Frankie & Friends.
It happens this Friday, May 26, 7:30-10 p.m. at Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd., Davis. There's no cover charge, but all donations will go to Watermelon!
Meet Julie Chang, who through adopting one dog changed her life projectory and started this wonderful organization, The Life of Kai, which focuses on abandoned and mistreated dogs.
Their mission statement: "The Life Of Kai's strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through our actions. It took us 8 years, but finally in 2021 we are ready to help homeless and pet dogs and to seed and spread compassion in our communities. Kai was adopted from a high-kill shelter in 2012 and continues to be the inspiration for our work."
Today we talk about blood oranges, cherry plums and related trees, a young tree with a trunk injury, purple flowered trees, and more.
For Wavy Gravy’s 87th birthday this week, the mail brought me the new Dave’s Picks Vol. 46, featuring the Grateful Dead show recorded at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 1972.
This show is interesting, with a heartfelt "He’s Gone" since Pig had just recently passed, and a 35-minute "Other One." Wherever you are on The Golden Road, check it out!
Although not a musician himself, Strachwitz -- who passed away last week at the age of 91 -- had an outsize inflience on the world of roots music through his record company Arhoolie, which has been going strong for over 60 years. Strachwitz championed Norh American vernacular musicians -- playing and singing acoustic blues, Norteno, Zydeco, Cajun, and more -- at a time long before the genre we now call "World Music" came into vogue. This morning we heard from a few of the many great musicians recorded on Arhoolie, including that first release by Mance Lipscomb in 1960.
Classic jazz performances tonight:
Duke Ellington -- Take The A-Train
Louis Armstrong -- Ain't Misbehavin'
Sidney Bechet -- Blue Horizon 1944
Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane -- Honeysuckle Rose
Stan Kenton -- The Creep
Billie Holiday -- Fine and Mellow
Dave Brubeck -- Take Five
Peggy Lee -- Black Coffee
Woody Herman Sextet -- Moten Swing
Ella Fitzgerald -- That Old Black Magic
Chet Baker -- Over the Rainbow
Sarah Vaughan -- Fascinating Rhythm
Stan Getz & Gary McFarland -- Manha De Carnaval (Morning of Carnival)
Oscar Peterson -- Night Train (Alternate Take)
Earl Hines -- Save It Pretty Mama
How do you make sense of what just happened in Davis? Two people stabbed to death in public parks, and a third person seriously injured. The town’s responses included mourning for David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm, vigils, donations to help Kimberlee Guillory recover from her injuries, and fear, followed by a huge sense of relief when Davis police arrested the suspected killer.
And — now what? How do you find perspective? Listening can be a start. Today on Davisville we talk with Susan Cosio, a retired hospital chaplain, ordained pastor and longtime resident of Davis, who has spent most of her adult life helping people navigate crises.
Join disheveled heavenly host Jess Goddèsse this week on Divine Intervention for rock -- and other styles...
And for gorgeous weather -- which you can't feel through the radio, but was happening.
For general grooviness -- which you can hear and feel.
For Vinyl Vespers and a new Goddess of the Month -- because we said so.
Debbie Shoup of T.R.O.T.R -- which stands for Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation -- joins us to discuss the Woodland nonprofit and the benefits of therapeutic riding and rehabilitation.
From its website: "T.R.O.T.R. conducts multiple programs for people of all ages with all levels of ability and interest. Riding has proven to be a highly motivational and educational way for students to improve their physical, emotional and social functions, as they gain self-confidence on one of our gentle horses."
