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Fired: Tales of Jobs Gone Bad
With Labor Day just around the corner, this week's KPR Presents looks at the other side of working: getting fired. Whether you've been downsized, let go, or as the British say, "made redundant," join us as KPR Presents looks at the humorous side of getting the pink slip. This week's show is a presentation of the L.A. Theatre Works.


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The Jazz Scene Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Since the turn of the Century, David Basse has been the host of KPR’s Jazz Scene. This long running, award winning jazz show features new releases, classic jazz and information about area jazz concerts, festivals and performances in night clubs. Most Saturdays, David interviews artists that are visiting the area or are releasing new music. Guests have included Pat Metheny, Ron Carter, Marian McPartland, Ramsey Lewis and Chick Corea among many others. From time to time, the Jazz Scene with host live musical guests in KPR’s Studio C. There have been holiday specials and visits from the big bands of KU and UMKC. “I never met jazz I didn’t like,” says host David Basse, his love for the music and easy manner brings the novice and seasoned listener a new appreciation of the art form.

Music Programming on KPR - The Jazz Scene playlist.


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Playlist for August 28, 2010
Air TimeArtistTitleCD titleLabel
1:06:01 Charlie Parker Yardbird Suite KC JazzArchive
1:11:01 Charles McPherson Lizabeth First Flight OutArabesque
1:17:01 Sonny Stitt My Buddy The Best Of Sonny Stitt32 Jazz
1:25:01 Natalie Cole Don't Explain Take A LookElectra 61496
1:29:01 Killer Strayhorn Bigger Fish To Fry 80/20 BlueSelf
1:38:01 Karrin Allyson Night And Day By RequestConcord 31459
1:44:01 Cory Weeds Fine & Dandy The Many Deeds Of Cory WeedsCellar Live
1:52:01 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse Allstars Woody & You Jazz InventionContemporary 14051
2:06:01 Charlie Parker The Gypsy The Complete Savoy SessionsSavoy 17149
2:11:01 Phil Woods Quintet Pensive Full HouseMilestone 91962
2:27:01 Bobby Watson Dark Days Horizon ReassembledPalmetto 2102
2:32:01 Eldar Windows Live In Studio CKPR Performance Studio
2:39:01 Eldar Blackjack VirtueSony 46236
2:45:01 Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Tee Pee Time Take OneKCJO
2:52:01 Karrin Allyson Everything Must Change By RequestConcord 31459
3:06:01 Sara Gazarek Balckbird/ Bye Bye Blackbird YoursStiletto
3:15:01 Josh Nelson Introspection on 401 Let It GoNative Langauge
3:24:01 Evan Stone KCAMS Sticks & StoneRed Jazz
3:32:01 Natalie Cole Calling You Ask A Woman Who KnowsVerve 589 774
3:42:01 Josh Nelson Anticipation AnticipationSteel Bird
3:52:01 Natalie Cole Unforgettable UnforgettableElectra 61049

Your host: David Basse


Music Events

The Retro Cocktail Hour
Saturday on The Retro Cocktail Hour it's an encore of our Crime Jazz Special, featuring tunes for spies and private eyes. The show includes th...
Event Date: September 4, 2010
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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz
Wednesday on Piano Jazz, filmmaker Dean Bach remembers the making of the Oscar-nominated film A Great Day in Harlem. The film documents...
Event Date: September 8, 2010
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Tommy Johnson, Jr. and Blueprint
Following in the footsteps of his father, the late Lawrence trumpet legend Tommy Johnson, Tommy Johnson Jr leads the band Blueprint through a cooking ...
Event Date: September 9, 2010
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David Basse and the Organ Jazz Trio
KPR's own David Basse dons his singing hat for this free concert with organist Ken Lovern's Organ Jazz Trio...
Event Date: September 5, 2010
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Diverse
Winners of the 2008 Gene Harris jazz band compeition, Diverse (trumpeter Hermon Mehari, bassist Ben Leifer, pianist John Brewer, and drummer Ryan Lee)...
Event Date: September 9, 2010
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KC/LA Project
Kansas City saxophonist Matt Otto and drummer Zack Albetta are joined by LA pianist Josh Nelson and Ryan McGillicuddy for an evening of all original m...
Event Date: September 9, 2010
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KC/LA Project
Kansas City saxophonist Matt Otto and drummer Zack Albetta are joined by LA pianist Josh Nelson and Ryan McGillicuddy for an evening of all original a...
Event Date: September 10, 2010
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Phoenix Fest
A downtown block party to celebrate the 20 years of The Phoenix. Eight live jazz and blues bands, food and booze. Bring your lawn chairs!...
Event Date: September 18, 2010
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