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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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All About Jazz
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Ottawa Jazz Festival
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Audiophile Imports
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
Jazz on the Tube
The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic
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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Ken Peplowski
Ken Peplowski

Clarinetist Ken Peplowski to play in the North Country again

by Joel Hurd
Jun 26, 2010 — Clarinetist Ken Peplowski returns to the North Country on July 1st to play with the Wally Siebel All Star Big Band at the Norwood Village Green. Joel Hurd has a preview.  Go to full article
Ranee Lee
Ranee Lee

Montreal Singer Ranee Lee's career takes a serious step up

by Joel Hurd
Jun 19, 2010 — Singer Ranee Lee is celebrating the release of her new CD, Lives Upstairs, a recent Juno Award, and a very busy summer doing what she loves. She talked about these things and more with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article
Fabrizio Sotti
Fabrizio Sotti

Guitarist Fabrizio Sotti blends old traditions and new sounds on "Inner Dance"

by Joel Hurd
Jun 12, 2010 — Italian guitarist Fabrizio Sotti pays tribute to the classic organ trio format, while mixing in thoroughly modern sounds on his new CD, Inner Dance. He talked about it with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article
Jeff Antoniuk
Jeff Antoniuk

Saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk releases new CD

by Joel Hurd
May 15, 2010 — Maryland-based saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk has just released a new CD with his band, The Jazz Update. He talked about "Brotherhood" with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article
The Hot Club of Detroit
The Hot Club of Detroit

The Hot Club of Detroit releases third CD.

by Joel Hurd
May 08, 2010 — The Hot Club of Detroit is a quintet celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Their new CD, It's About That Time", is just out on Mack Avenue Records and Paul Brady, one of the band's guitarists, talked about it with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article

Ken McCarthy talks about Jazz on the Tube

by Joel Hurd
May 01, 2010 — Ken McCarthy makes his living as an internet marketing professional, but jazz is one of his true passions. So in January 2009 he founded jazzonthetube.com. Just a year and a half later nearly 20,000 people have subscribed to this free service. Ken talked about it with Joel Hurd on "The Bridge".  Go to full article

Burlington's Discover Jazz Festival announces 2010 lineup

by Joel Hurd
Apr 17, 2010 — The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival seems to have music for every taste this year. The festival's managing director, Brian Mital, talked about it with Joel Hurd on "The Bridge".  Go to full article
Tia Fuller
Tia Fuller

Saxophonist Tia Fuller takes time away from playing with Beyonce to release new CD

by Joel Hurd
Apr 03, 2010 — Saxophonist Tia Fuller's new CD, "Decisive Steps", is just out on Mack Avenue Records. She talked about it with Joel Hurd on "The Bridge".  Go to full article
Ramona Borthwick
Ramona Borthwick

Pianist Ramona Borthwick releases new CD

by Joel Hurd
Mar 27, 2010 — Pianist/composer Ramona Borthwick, who spent several years in nearby Ottawa, has a new CD. She talked about it with Joel Hurd on "The Bridge".  Go to full article
Angela Hagenbach
Angela Hagenbach

Singer Angela Hagenbach pays tribute to three composers on her new CD.

by Joel Hurd
Mar 20, 2010 — Singer Angela Hagenbach's new CD, "The Way They Make Me Feel" pays tribute to Henry Mancini, Michel Legrand and Johnny Mandel. She talked about it with Joel Hurd on "The Bridge".  Go to full article

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