A jazz drummer and vocalist since the 1970s, David Basse has been at the forefront of the music scene in Kansas City for decades, taking the torch from such legends as KC Jazz pioneers Charlie Parker, Count Basie and Jay McShann. His band, The City Light Orchestra, have been featured on “Wolf Trap and All That Jazz” and played at the 1997 Inaugural Gala for President Clinton. He continues to perform live.

David has been hosting jazz radio since 1999, when he stepped behind the microphone for KKFI-FM in Kansas City. He has also produced The Jazz Scene on Kansas Public Radio since 2001, for which he won a Kansas Association of Broadcasters award, while KPR’s jazz department won a JazzWeek award for “Best Jazz Station – Small Market.” In addition, David shares his deep knowledge of jazz as an instructor at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University.

Hear Jazz with David Basse Monday – Thursday from 4-6 a.m. on Jazz90.1.

About The Show

Jazz with David Basse surveys jazz’s wide range of forms and influences. You’ll hear everything from roots music and rare classic cuts to blues, Latin and the latest releases. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a jazz musician and recording artist, David punctuates his handpicked tracks with insights, anecdotes and brief interview snippets with well-known or up-and-coming artists. Join us for 15 hours of great music each week on Jazz with David Basse.