Friday, July 03rd, 2009

Programming Highlights

What is Swing?

Find out on Saturdays when you tune in to WICN. Details.

OOOH - I Like the Blue(s)Ones Best!


Celebrate Independence Day with musical fireworks from Slim Gaillard, Ella Mae Morse, Buddy Johnson, Louis Jordan, Nappy Brown, Nellie Lutcher and many more.  Join host Michelle Willson for "Jazz n' Blue" on Saturday, July 4 from 4-7 PM. 

From the De Cordova to Hawthorne's Lenox



Tonight on Inquiry, how does American history and culture look through the lens of contemporary art?  Later on, if you have ever attended a concert at Tanglewood and wondered who used to live in the grand houses on the estate, be sure not to miss tonight’s show.  It all starts at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.

Live WICN Concerts

Worcester Jazz Orchestra

Hot jazz. Cool tunes. Sizzling performances. The Worcester Jazz Orchestra is celebrating over 12 years of critically-acclaimed Big Band music.
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Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Cha's

How about a little Mardi Gras in July? Experience traditional Southern Louisiana Creole roots music without leaving New England through the accordion-driven dance music of these zydeco masters.
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Cassandre McKinley

The rich sound of accomplished vocalist Cassandre McKinley has impressed audiences all across Boston and beyond and has inspired the Boston Globe to anoint her the queen of "jazzsoul".
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Upcoming Programs

John Patitucci Trio @ the Kennedy Center Jazz Club


There's an array of basses, guitars and drums onstage for Patitucci, Larry Koonse and Brian Blade, and an array of music by Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk and Federico Mompou (1893-1987) of Barcelona.  Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m.

Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis


A smooth pairing as renowned pianists Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis take the stage for two rousing sets.  Tune in to Jazz at Lincoln Center on Monday, July 6 at 6 p.m.

Fred Hersch


Fred Hersch is this week's guest on Jazz Inspired with host Judy Carmichael.  Tune in on Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m.