Jazz Profiles (Jazz)

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  • Host: Nancy Wilson
  • Jazz Profiles is a weekly one-hour documentary series profiling the people, places and things in jazz. The program brings to life the vibrant history of jazz through music, interviews and informed commentary.
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  • Genres: Jazz
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Language: English
  • Networks: NPR
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Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way

Thu, Dec 25 2008 Listen
Unlike the vast majority of jazz musicians, the pianist and composer was blessed with both talent and commercial success. His blend of experimental and lyrical approaches made him one of the biggest draws of his day — and ever since.

Tito Puente: 'El Rey'

Thu, Dec 11 2008 Listen
He was a dynamic percussionist, a masterful arranger and an irrepressible showman. Throughout a career lasting more than 50 years, Puente fused American jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms, earning him the title King of Latin Music.

Rosemary Clooney: An American Treasure

Thu, Dec 4 2008 Listen
For more than fifty years, Rosemary Clooney's simple and exquisite singing style defined her dynamic career. She also appeared in movies and had a star turn on television, but it was her successful and inspired music that cemented her reputation as one of America's finest jazz-based vocalists.

Duke Ellington: The Composer, Pt. 2

Wed, Nov 26 2008 Listen
The scope and breadth of Duke Ellington's compositions were far-reaching, drawing many influences together to create a cohesive and diverse sound. Composing consumed Ellington around the clock, and his musical legacy is a timeless contribution to American music.

Duke Ellington: The Composer, Pt. 1

Thu, Nov 20 2008 Listen
Duke Ellington composed some of the most enduring music of the 20th century, producing more than one thousand lasting works. With groundbreaking hits such as "Sophisticated Lady" and "Mood Indigo," Ellington vividly communicated universal ideas, while inventing musical concepts that helped elevate jazz to a sophisticated art form.

Milt Hinton: The Ultimate Timekeeper

Thu, Nov 13 2008 Listen
Bassist Milt Hinton, known as the "Judge," was considered to be the ultimate timekeeper. With his buoyant tempos and fat, booming sound, Hinton provided the rhythmic foundation for many jazz greats.

Illinois Jacquet: King Of The Screeching Tenor

Fri, Nov 7 2008 Listen
Bandleader Illinois Jacquet was recognized as the king of the tenor saxophone. During his long career, Jacquet played with everyone from Basie to Lionel Hampton and gained notoriety for his wild, honking solo in "Flying Home," which heralded a new approach to playing known as the "Texas tenor style."

Jay 'Hootie' McShann: Kansas City Swingman

Wed, Oct 29 2008 Listen
"Hootie" to his friends, bluesman supreme Jay McShann served as the living legacy to Kansas City jazz. As bandleader, pianist, singer and composer, McShann was an unsung yet influential figure. During the '40s, his orchestra became an important launching pad for prominent soloists including Charlie Parker.

Al Grey: The Last Big Time Plunger

Thu, Oct 23 2008 Listen
Trombonist Al Grey was highly regarded as "the last of the big time plungers" thanks to his skill at using a plumber's plunger to manipulate tones coming from the bell of his trombone. Grey rose to prominence as a soloist and gifted accompanist to singers, developing a unique style playing in the bands of Lionel Hampton and Count Basie.

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