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. Printable playlist|
Playlist for August 28, 2010 | | Air Time | Artist | Title | CD title | Label | | 1:06:01 | Charlie Parker |
Yardbird Suite | KC Jazz | Archive | | 1:11:01 | Charles McPherson |
Lizabeth | First Flight Out | Arabesque | | 1:17:01 | Sonny Stitt |
My Buddy | The Best Of Sonny Stitt | 32 Jazz | | 1:25:01 | Natalie Cole |
Don't Explain | Take A Look | Electra 61496 | | 1:29:01 | Killer Strayhorn |
Bigger Fish To Fry | 80/20 Blue | Self | | 1:38:01 | Karrin Allyson |
Night And Day | By Request | Concord 31459 | | 1:44:01 | Cory Weeds |
Fine & Dandy | The Many Deeds Of Cory Weeds | Cellar Live | | 1:52:01 | Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse Allstars |
Woody & You | Jazz Invention | Contemporary 14051 | | 2:06:01 | Charlie Parker |
The Gypsy | The Complete Savoy Sessions | Savoy 17149 | | 2:11:01 | Phil Woods Quintet |
Pensive | Full House | Milestone 91962 | | 2:27:01 | Bobby Watson |
Dark Days | Horizon Reassembled | Palmetto 2102 | | 2:32:01 | Eldar |
Windows | Live In Studio C | KPR Performance Studio | | 2:39:01 | Eldar |
Blackjack | Virtue | Sony 46236 | | 2:45:01 | Kansas City Jazz Orchestra |
Tee Pee Time | Take One | KCJO | | 2:52:01 | Karrin Allyson |
Everything Must Change | By Request | Concord 31459 | | 3:06:01 | Sara Gazarek |
Balckbird/ Bye Bye Blackbird | Yours | Stiletto | | 3:15:01 | Josh Nelson |
Introspection on 401 | Let It Go | Native Langauge | | 3:24:01 | Evan Stone |
KCAMS | Sticks & Stone | Red Jazz | | 3:32:01 | Natalie Cole |
Calling You | Ask A Woman Who Knows | Verve 589 774 | | 3:42:01 | Josh Nelson |
Anticipation | Anticipation | Steel Bird | | 3:52:01 | Natalie Cole |
Unforgettable | Unforgettable | Electra 61049 |
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Music Events
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