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Album of the Week – Looking Back, by Scott Hamilton

Looking Back - Scott Hamilton #AlbumOfTheWeek - Looking Back, by Scott Hamilton - As Scott Hamilton celebrates his 70th birthday, he reflects on his remarkable career by selecting material connected to many of the jazz legends he's had the privilege to collaborate with. The album features tunes inspired by his work with musicians like Al Cohn, Gerry Mulligan, Benny Goodman, Zoot Sims, and many others. With so many heroes to draw from, Hamilton could easily fill another album or two. […]

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CURAÇAO NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL!

WDNA's Giving Away A Trip for Two to Curaçao! It’s time to groove, time to move, and time to cut loose! Curaçao’s North Sea Jazz festival is ready to be the highlight of your summer with the world’s biggest artists, best vibes, and vibrant island views like no other. And now you can enter to win a full trip to Curaçao for two that includes roundtrip airfare, a four-day/three-night hotel stay, and three-day festival tickets! Learn more at curacao.com today!

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WDNA Early bird for Spring Membership Drive ‘Jazz Reborn’ – April 30th – May 2nd, 2025 | WDNA 88.9FM

Support WDNA's Spring Pledge Drive | May 3rd - May 10th

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Album of the Week – Rachel Therrien – Mi Hogar

Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project - Mi Hogar From the very first notes of Rachel Therrien’s latest album, Mi Hogar, (out February 10, 2023 via Outside in Music) listeners know they are in for a multifaceted sonic treat. An impressive showcase of the Canadian-born bandleader’s range, Mi Hogar marks the first outing of Therrien’s newly assembled Latin Jazz Project, an ambitious document of her work with expert musicians of the genre from New York City, Canada, Cuba, Puerto Rico and […]

December 7, 2024 296

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Album of the Week – Russ Speigel – Caribbean Blue

Russ Speigel – Caribbean Blue Ruzztone MusicPleasant music with ample color and variety—that’s an apt description of Caribbean Blue, the latest album from California-bred, Florida-based guitarist Russ Spiegel, who has surrounded himself with world-class musicians and given them rein to canvas ten of his generally engaging compositions and bring them admirably to life.While everything on offer is respectable, it is the album’s midsection—tracks 3-8—that rise above the others and lend the session much of its vitality and charm. After harmonica virtuoso Hendrik Meurkens enriches […]

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