Jazz90.1 is once again proud to salute influential African-American jazz musicians during the month of February.
In celebration of Black History Month, Jazz90.1 FM will honor a different African-American jazz musician every day in February. A biographical vignette will be broadcast four times each day Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. 12:30, 4:30, and 8:30 p.m. Vignettes will also be repeated during weekend programming.
Featured Artists:
February 3 – Gene Ammons
February 4 – Jon Batiste
February 5 – DeeDee Bridger
February 6 – George Benson
February 7 – Ray Charles
February 10 – Jimmy Heath
February 11 – Louis Armstrong
February 12 – Tony Williams
February 13 – Herbie Hancock
February 14 – Sammy Davis, Jr.
February 17 – Roy Haynes
February 18 – Ahmad Jamal
February 19 – James Moody
February 20 – Trombone Shorty
February 21 – Count Basie
February 24 – Oscar Peterson
February 25 – Sonny Rollins
February 26 – Samara Joy
February 27 – Quincy Jones
February 28 – Duke Ellington
Each vignette will be followed by a selection of that artist’s music. The artists selected represent a variety of instruments, ages, and levels of achievement, but each has a story to tell and each has contributed significantly to the growth and enhancement of jazz music. Jazz90.1 hopes listeners will take this opportunity to learn more about and recognize the significant contributions of individual African-American jazz musicians.