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The Bridge features classic jazz recordings, new releases, local musicians and interviews with the people who make jazz exciting.

Joel HurdHost 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 Picks
Pat Metheny And John Zorn: A Vivid Sound World
The 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.
 
Bobby McFerrin: Spirituals As Sung Prayers
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,...
 
Miguel Zenón Quartet: Live At The Village Vanguard
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...
 
A Braid Of Words: Guest DJ With Eduardo Halfon, Author Of 'The Polish Boxer'
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.
 
Phil Woods On Piano Jazz
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...
 
SFJAZZ Center Opening Night On JazzSet
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.
 
Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz
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...
 
Esperanza Spalding On Piano Jazz
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
Peacock Music, Plattsburgh:
518-561-0555
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Bucky Pizzarelli
Bucky Pizzarelli

Preview: Jazz great Bucky Pizzarelli in Potsdam

by Joel Hurd
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
Larry Ham

Pianist Larry Ham to tour the North Country

by Joel Hurd
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
Jonathan Kreisberg

Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg releases new CD, "Shadowless"

by Joel Hurd
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
Matthew Rybicki

Bassist Matthew Rybicki offers a strong debut with his new CD, "Driven"

by Joel Hurd
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
Jonathan Lorentz
Jonathan Lorentz

Saxman Jonathan Lorentz pushes the idea of the saxophone trio on his new CD, Borderlands

Jan 08, 2011 — Shrewsbury, VT native Jonathan Lorentz is no stranger to North Country audiences, having lived in Queensbury for a few years. His new CD, Borderlands, is a sparse and intense offering of sax, bass and drums. He talked about it with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article

Pianist Leslie Pintchik's new CD is all about listening

by Joel Hurd
Dec 25, 2010 — Leslie Pintchik is a busy New York-based pianist and her latest CD, "We're Here To Listen" is an appealing mix of covers and originals. She spoke with Joel Hurd on The Bridge  Go to full article
Yeahwon Shin
Yeahwon Shin

Singer Yeahwon Shin talks about her U.S. debut CD, "Yeahwon"

by Joel Hurd
Nov 06, 2010 — Korean singer Yeahwon Shin's U.S. debut features eleven songs...nine in Portugese and two in Korean. It's Joel Hurd's pick for album of the year and she spoke with him about it on The Bridge.  Go to full article

Organist Jared Gold's new CD is Out of Line

by Joel Hurd
Oct 09, 2010 — Organist Jared Gold gets some terrific sounds out of his Hammond B3 organ for his new Posi-Tone CD, "Out of Line". He talks about it on The Bridge with Joel Hurd.  Go to full article
Doug Webb's "Midnight"
Doug Webb's "Midnight"

Doug Webb talks about "Midnight"

by Joel Hurd
Sep 25, 2010 — L.A.-based saxophonist Doug Webb has just released his solo debut CD, Midnight, on Posi-Tone Records. He talked about it with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article
Steve Davis
Steve Davis

Trombonist Steve Davis talks about "Images"

by Joel Hurd
Sep 18, 2010 — Trombonist Steve Davis' new CD, Images, is a commissioned work paying tribute to the people, places and history of Hartford, CT. He talked about it on The Bridge with Joel Hurd.  Go to full article

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