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February 2020
Jazz90.1 University – Sinatra’s Capitol Years
SINATRA’S Capitol Years – The Making of a Legend: The early 1950s seemed to be the end of a brief but magnificent singing career for Frank Sinatra. Then in 1953, he signed a new recording contract with Capitol Records and over the next nine years with the help of arrangers Nelson Riddle, Gordon Jenkins, and Billy May, made history as he created an enduring legacy of music. Join Otto Bruno for an entertaining and enlightening look at the most important…
Find out more »Jazz90.1 University – Sinatra’s Capitol Years
SINATRA’S Capitol Years – The Making of a Legend: The early 1950s seemed to be the end of a brief but magnificent singing career for Frank Sinatra. Then in 1953, he signed a new recording contract with Capitol Records and over the next nine years with the help of arrangers Nelson Riddle, Gordon Jenkins, and Billy May, made history as he created an enduring legacy of music. Join Otto Bruno for an entertaining and enlightening look at the most important…
Find out more »March 2020
Bobby McFerrin and Gimme5
For decades Bobby McFerrin has broken all the rules. The ten-time Grammy winner has blurred the distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world's finest concert halls, exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the beatbox movement. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 7:30 pm
Find out more »Jazz90.1 University – History of Jazz in Rochester
Join Derrick Lucas for a fascinating discussion on the history of Rochester’s jazz scene looking back at some of its most famous clubs and characters, such as The Pythodd, Shep’s, The Ridge Crest Inn, Le Jazz Hot, Top Of The Plaza, Clinton Hall, Town & Country, Doug Dukes and other classic haunts when live jazz could be heard seven nights a week. A scene that included local legends such as The Mangione Brothers, Steve Gadd, Pee Wee Ellis, Roy McCurdy and…
Find out more »Jazz90.1 University – RIJF 2020 Preview
(This Course Is Now SOLD OUT) We are often asked whom we would recommend at each year’s Rochester International Jazz Festival. Join Derrick Lucas following the announcement of the 2020 festival lineup. Derrick will break down each show, tell you about all of the musicians coming to ROC’s amazing jazz festival, and give you his top picks for who to see when the festival kicks off in June.
Find out more »April 2020
Rich Thompson Quartet with Bobby Militello – On Air Broadcast
You’re invited to the Jazz90.1 "virtual" listener party! Join us on air on Friday April 3 from 6-8 p.m. The Rich Thompson Quartet, ft. Bobby Militello, Rich Thompson, John Nyerges, and Kyle Vock will perform a special live concert on air, and streaming online, as we have had to cancel our spring listener party. We hope that you can join us then! (P.S. check out a great interview done with Bobby, by Jazz90.1’s Derrick Lucas in 2018.)
Find out more »Jazz90.1 University – Billie Holiday vs. Ella Fitzgerald
They seem worlds apart as Billie Holiday is remembered for the Blues and Ella Fitzgerald is celebrated as the greatest of the jazz scat singers but, in fact, both women rose from very sad, impoverished childhoods to spread the good news of jazz to millions of fans. Today, Lady Day and The First Lady of Song are mythic figures on the Mt. Rushmore of jazz. Join Otto Bruno as we listen, learn, and celebrate the catalogues of these two trailblazing…
Find out more »August 2021
(SOLD OUT) Jazz90.1 Jazz Cruise ft. Cool Club and The Lipker Sisters
Jazz90.1 is pleased to present an additional cruise for the 2021 season! Due to the popularity of our first four sailings, and because tickets sold out in record time, we are excited to welcome you aboard for a two-hour cruise on The Colonial Belle, with live music by Cool Club & The Lipker Sisters on Monday August 2. This cruise will feature live music, a cash bar, and a two hour cruise sailing from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Please note…
Find out more »October 2021
Bill Tiberio and Friends Quartet
Jazz90.1 WGMC-FM and Greece Baptist Church are pleased to present eight FREE community jazz and big band concerts to be held between October and May. These concerts will take place at Greece Baptist Church in their sanctuary – located at 1230 Long Pond Road. Each concert will begin at 7 p.m. There is plenty of parking available at the church, including close handicap access. Performers for this new series include The Bill Tiberio and Friends Quartet on October 7, The Brockport Big Band on November…
Find out more »Jazz90.1 Listener Party ft. Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero
You’re invited to a party! Join us on Friday October 15 from 5-7 p.m. for live music by Laura Dubin and Antonio Guerrero, great refreshments, conversation and tours of the Jazz90.1 studios. While you’re here, you can renew your membership or become a brand new member of Jazz90.1. If you pledge your financial support at the party, you’ll receive a special bonus thank you gift! The Jazz90.1 Listener Party will be held at our studios – located at Greece Olympia…
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