Rock 'n' roll and jazz have always had a complicated relationship. Rock is often built on simplicity, energy, and attitude. Jazz thrives on improvisation, reinterpretation, and surprise. But when jazz musicians get their hands on rock songs, something magical can happen.
Whether you're a jazz fan curious about rock, a rock fan curious about jazz, or simply someone who enjoys hearing great musicians take creative chances, I think you'll find plenty to enjoy.
So settle in, keep your ears open, and see if you can recognize these classics as they're transformed by some of the world's most inventive jazz artists.
I'm Pieter Pastoor, and this is Listening Lyrics on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis. Listen in now.
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Thu, 06/11/2026 - 8:45am | Cyclrn
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Thu, 06/11/2026 - 8:36am | Cyclrn
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With the official beginning of summer almost here, Rocky brings the heat with barn burner instrumentals from Wyatt Rice, Flatt & Scruggs, and the freshman debut of the Tony Rice Unit. But lots of singers are featured too, including Claire Lynch, Iris DeMent and Mason Via. Stay cool bluegrass fans!
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Today’s topics: hot weather issues, sharpshooter update, pruning a phlox, dealing with a sudden sun increase, lavender, and more.
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Bogg's passionate fugue pleasure lines up
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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 5:30pm | Cyclrn
This week's guest, Clay Nutting, talks about restaurants in the Davis area with host Brett Lee of the Davis Downtown Business Association. (In the photo, Clay is on the left.)
Clay is a Sacramento hospitality entrepreneur and community leader. He owns the Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant Canon, founded Franquette and Cantina Pedregal, and co-founded Family Meal, a pandemic-era initiative that has provided more than 750,000 meals while supporting local restaurants and workers.
With a background in nonprofit and arts leadership, he helped launch DBA Arts, Sacramento Electronic Music Festival, TBD Fest, and M5 Arts. He also co-founded Restron, an online restaurant ordering platform; is board chair of Valley Vision; and is an executive committee and board member of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce.
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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 4:21pm | Cyclrn
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Wed, 06/10/2026 - 4:13pm | Cyclrn
Today's episode is titled "Western Sound Collage" and showcases an assortment of western music and cowboy poetry styles. Waiting to be heard by you are works from Micki Fuhrman, Andy Hedges & Dom Flemons, Jesse Veeder, Doug Figgs, Carol Markstrom, Dan McCorison, Teresa Burleson, Brenn Hill, Aspen Black, John Lowell, Juni Fisher & Patty Clayton, Stan Lawrence, Barbara Nelson, Jim Winters, Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, A Little Farther West.
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