Upcoming Live Broadcasts
Friday, December 12
Pamela Hines
Pianist Pamela Hines has a new holiday release forthcoming, featuring New England jazz vocalists April Hall, Monica Hatch and Patrice Williamson. Special guests may join Pamela on Jazz New England for some holiday cheer...tune in to find out!
Thursday, December18
The Fourth Annual WICN Holiday Jazz Jam - Live Performance!
Special airtime: Noon - 2 p.m
This year's lineup has finally been set! Join us in our live studio audience by calling 508-752-0700, and enjoy our annual holiday concert. Pamela Hines will lead the house band on piano, along with Bob Simonelli on bass and Kenny Hadley on drums. Returning guests this year include Amanda Carr, Hiro Honshuku, Monica Hatch and Grace Kelly. Joining us for the first time will be vocalists April Hall and Krisanthi Pappas; and saxophonist Myanna of the Love Dogs! Other special guests may still be confirmed, but be sure to tune in or drop by for one of the most fun events in the WICN holiday season!
Monday, January 5
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Thursday, January 8
Greg Abate
Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 150 days a year touring the globe. In the mid 70’s after finishing a four year program at Berklee College Of Music, Greg played lead alto for the Ray Charles Orchestra for 2 years. In 1978 Greg formed his group Channel One which was a favorite in the New England area and from there had the opportunity to play tenor sax with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under leadership of Dick Johnson from 1986 to ’87. Following this experience Greg ventured out as post hard bop soloist playing Jazz Festivals, Jazz Societies and Jazz Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and abroad, including most of Europe, UK, and Moscow and Georgia Russia. Greg recorded his first CD Live At Birdland NYC in 1991 on the Candid Jazz Label with the trio of James Williams, Rufus Reid and Kenny Washington. To this date Greg has recorded over 12 other recordings and was nominated for a Grammy for his 2004 recording EVOLUTION in four categories . James Williams, Harvie S and Billy Hart comprised the trio.
Wednesday, January 14
Gilfema + 2 = Live Performance!
Although their geographical roots are spread out on the map, one listen to Gilfema leaves the distinct impression that guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke (from Benin, West Africa), Hungarian drummer Ferenc Nemeth, and Swedish-Italian bassist Massimo Biolcati were destined to find one another. Gilfema has released just two albums -- the group's self-titled 2005 debut and now their new 2008 release Gilfema + 2, featuring the trio plus guest clarinetists Anat Cohen and John Ellis -- yet their recordings project a sense of intuitiveness in their interactions that more commonly result from decades of playing together. The band returns for a live performance and interview, along with John Ellis from the new album, as well as clarinetist Joris Roelof, ahead of their appearance this evening at the Regattabar.
Thursday, January 22
Pyeng Threadgill - Live Performance!
On her soon to be released third album, Portholes To A Love & Other Short Stories, Pyeng Threadgill explores concepts of reality and magic, humanity and nature. With Pyeng's vibrant, caressing vocals and her band's rolling rhythms and revolving countermelodies listeners are enveloped in the clouds and put under a spell. From the lulling sensation of locomotion, to the secrets of the sea, the hopeless romantic, to the immigrant experience Pyeng uses lyrics lush in metaphor to depict a wondrous universe.
