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"Voodoo Forecast"

Fri, 08/07/09

Authored by: George Ingmire

We revisit the 2008 New Orleans Voodoo Experience and the preview NOVE 2009 with Ivan Neville and Dumpstafunk, followed by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, recorded live by WWOZ in New Orleans. Culinary Crossroads: Menudo. Read more

'OZ Magic Moment from "Jukebox" Jack Lyles

Tue, 08/04/09

Mon, 08/03/09

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

We sat down with trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard during his recent visit to WWOZ's studios to put him on the hot seat with 20 of our favorite questions in this week's "Yeah, You Right" segment. A veteran of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers as ... Read more

"Chicken Dance"

Fri, 07/31/09

Authored by: George Ingmire

On today’s show, we bring you the blues of Little Freddie King, whose music is a blend of New Orleans boogie, Texas shuffle, and the hypnotic hook of North Mississippi. On the heels of that, you’ll hear some high-octane funk from the B3 summit, a trio of Hammond B3 organist... Read more

Terence Blanchard Talks to 'OZ About "Choices"

Thu, 07/30/09

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

Trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard stopped by the station the other day during Jazz from the Market, with Dean Ellis sitting in for T.R. Johnson, and I sat with them in the studio as they talked about a wide range of topics. Terence had a lot of great stories to share both o... Read more

Tuesday at 5pm: Terence Blanchard Interview

Tue, 07/28/09

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

Trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will be WWOZ's guest on Tuesday July 28 at around 5 p.m. during Jazz from the Market with T.R. Johnson! We don't know exactly when he'll be on the air, but be sure to tune in and stay glued to WWOZ 90.7 FM to catch this special inter... Read more