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The Bridge features classic jazz recordings, new releases, local musicians and interviews with the people who make jazz exciting.
Host Joel Hurdsays:
It all started with public radio. Growing up 50 miles west of Boston I would tune in to WGBH-FM every night to hear Eric in the Evening with Eric Jackson. His voice was (and still is) amazing and the music he played gave my 12-year-old ears a thrill that exists to this day.
That was right around the time that I started playing guitar. So the Miles, Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, Coltrane, Bill Evans and Duke Ellington that Eric was playing got mixed in my brain with Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Robben Ford, Mike Stern, Steve Morse and Scott Henderson. The result is how I hear the music today.
On The Bridge you won't hear screaming guitars or drum machines, but you will hear a program that embraces the new sounds of jazz and celebrates the classics that have shaped those sounds. We'll also play a cut or two from a classic piece of vinyl from the NCPR jazz collection and usually spend a few minutes chatting with an artist about a new release or upcoming concert.
As with all of our programs, your input is welcomed and encouraged. Please drop me an email and let me know what you think. E-mail Joel
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Joel's Jazz Performer PicksThe two artists are known opposites in the world of instrumental music. On Metheny's latest, the jazz guitarist wrings an unexpectedly visual listening experience from Zorn's knotty compositions.
On <em></em><em>Spirityouall</em>, McFerrin performs classic black spirituals with roots in enslaved communities, as well as songs he composed himself. Throughout the album, he says, he hears the influence of his father,...
Ever since he started becoming one of the best alto saxophone players in the world, Zenón has drawn from his upbringing in Puerto Rico. But, like many Puerto Ricans, Zenón lives in New York — where his quartet of 10 years has finally been...
This week on <em>Alt.Latino</em>, the Guatemalan author joins us to discuss his latest book, <em>The Polish Boxer</em>. Hear a conversation about Guatemala, Judaism in Latin America and, of course, music.
Saxophonist Phil Woods is a true master of all things bop. He's been one of the top alto players since his debut in the mid-1950s, and he's been called the musical heir to Charlie Parker. In this session from 2003, Woods joins host Marian...
On opening night at San Francisco's newly constructed, free-standing building designed for and dedicated to jazz, fans filled the stunning Robert N. Miner Auditorium at the SFJAZZ Center for a maiden voyage and festive concert.
The ever-evolving Pat Metheny constantly experiments with new technology, honing his improvisational skills and refining his unique style. On this episode of <em>Piano Jazz</em>, Pat Metheny performs with bassist Christian McBride and...
Bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding has taken the jazz world by storm with her grooving bass lines and her neo-soul vocals. Here, she shows off her talent on Lionel Hampton's "Midnight Sun" and sings a song that seems to sum up her...
Finding Music
You can find or special order any of the music heard on this program from local music stores, including:
Northern Music & Video, Potsdam: 315-265-8100
SLU Brewer Bookstore, Canton
Ampersound, Saranac Lake:
518-891-3114
518-891-3114
Peacock Music, Plattsburgh:
518-561-0555
518-561-0555
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Listen to the 05/18/13 edition of The Bridge with Joel Hurd
Preview: Kingston Jazz Festival
Jun 23, 2011 — The Kingston Jazz Festival takes place today through Saturday with five headlining performances and other jazz activities around the city. Recently Joel Hurd spoke with Brian McCurdy, the cultural director for the City of Kingston, Ontario, to find out more. Go to full article
Preview: Burlington Jazz Festival starts Friday
Burlington, VT, May 31, 2011 — The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival kicks off this Friday at various venues around Burlington, and this year features more music than ever before. Joel Hurd spoke with the festival's Managing Director Brian Mital. Go to full article
Guitarist Steve Khan's new CD, Parting Shot, is a celebration of Latin Jazz
May 14, 2011 — Guitarist Steve Khan has always used Latin rhythms on his CDs, but the new CD, Parting Shot, is a full-out Latin Jazz effort from this veteran jazz guitarist. he talked about the new CD and more with Joel Hurd on The Bridge. Go to full article
Julian Lage (courtesy julianlage.com)
Guitarist Julian Lage mixes many musical styles on the new CD "Gladwell"
May 07, 2011 — At age 23 Julian Lage has just released the followup to his Grammy-nominated 2009 debut CD, "Sounding Point". Without any lyrics, "Gladwell" tells the story of an imaginary and forgotten town through music. He talked about the new CD and lots more with Joel Hurd on The Bridge. Go to full article
Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Heard
Local pianist/composer Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius releases new CD, Karibu
Apr 30, 2011 — Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius, who grew up on the southern edge of the North Country in Queensbury has a new CD called Karibu. She talked about the new disc, and her very talented band which she calls Heard, with Joel Hurd on The Bridge. Go to full article
Monty Alexander
Piano legend Monty Alexander featured on "The Bridge"
Apr 02, 2011 — Jamaica-born Monty Alexander is widely regarded as one of the best pianists in the history of jazz. He's celebrating 50 years as a professional musician with a new live CD, "Uplift", and he talked about the CD and his career with Joel Hurd on The Bridge. Go to full article
Bucky Pizzarelli
Preview: Jazz great Bucky Pizzarelli in Potsdam
Potsdam, NY, Mar 23, 2011 — A jazz legend who has played professionally for over 65 years will be playing a special concert in Potsdam Thursday night. Joel Hurd has a preview. Go to full article
Larry Ham
Pianist Larry Ham to tour the North Country
Mar 05, 2011 — Pianist Larry Ham returns to the North Country March 11-14 to play shows in Upper Jay, Saranac Lake and Potsdam. He'll also be working with jazz bands at Keene Central School and Canton High School and giving a music business workshop at his alma mater, The Crane School of Music. He talked about all of this and more with Joel Hurd on The Bridge. Go to full article
Jonathan Kreisberg
Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg releases new CD, "Shadowless"
Brooklyn, NY, Feb 26, 2011 — Amazing technique is on display on guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg's 8th CD, "Shadowless." It features a fascinating variety of compositions & sounds, and a tight, locked-in band. He talked about it with Joel Hurd on The Bridge. Go to full article
Matthew Rybicki
Bassist Matthew Rybicki offers a strong debut with his new CD, "Driven"
Feb 19, 2011 — Matthew Rybicki is a very busy bassist in New York. With degrees from Berklee and Julliard and sideman experience with the best jazz players in the city, he waited until age 37 to record his first CD. The results are worth the wait and he talked about it (via Skype) with Joel Hurd on The Bridge. Go to full article
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