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MAINSTREAM JAZZ
It?s been called America's classical music, and for good reason. After the development of the blues (the forefather of jazz), street and
ragtime jazz was considered dance music, performed by swinging big bands. Then the dance elements faded and improvisation took over and became the key component of the music. As the genre evolved, the music split into many different styles.
Here at Lansing Public Radio, WLNZ showcases the many different styles of jazz with
a variety of shows that satisfy even the most discriminating tastes. We cover the music style from the classics to the contemporary with an extra special focus on Mainstream Jazz. Here?s just a sample of some of the programs we feature:
- If you?re looking for music from Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington plus the contemporary jazz artists like Joshua Redman, Ron Carter and
Dianne Reeves. Tune in for Jazz Works , Monday through Wednesday from
1pm to 8pm and Monday through Friday mornings from 6-9.
- Jazz Aficionado, Mike Stratton plays the jazz classics on his 3-hour radio show called
The Vinyl Side of Midnight. Mike?s wonderful music selections air Sunday nights
from 9:00 to midnight.
- Local musician and jazz enthusiast, Byron Lyles is
the host of a new 1 hour program on JAZZ THIS! heard Monday
nights at 8:00. The show highlights national as well as local jazz
talent. Join us, won't you?
- On Thursday nights, Shelia
Lovelace is host of Take the "A" Train highlights
mainstream jazz both old and new from 6:00 to 9:00.
It?s no wonder the area?s best mix of jazz is right here on Lansing Public Radio, 89.7 FM WLNZ!
BLUES
It?s the only place to be blue and love it six nights a week from
10pm-2am. The Blues Beat is your source from the
classics from Robert Johnson, BB King, John Lee Hooker and Ruth Brown to the new wave of
blues performers like Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Shemekia Copeland, and Johnny Lang.
Specialty Blues shows include:
- Beale
Street Caravan on Friday nights at 10:00 with performances recorded live from various clubs
around the country.
- At 11:00 be sure to join our own Daedalian
Lowry for the Bag of Blues, highlighting new blues CD's
and lots of great information too!
If your up late, check out The Blues
Beat, if you?re not up late?you can always tape it!
TRIPLE
A (AAA)
It?s neo-hippie and an opportunity to
give everyone "a piece of the pie". We mix Folk, Rock, Celtic,
Reggae, Blues, R&B and more. Our AAA program called Horizons
can be heard weekdays from 2a-6a and 10a-1p.
In addition be sure to join us for:
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- Acoustic Cafe with Rob Rhinehart.
Rob host this 2 hour show on Saturdays from 11a-1p. He offers interviews
and in-studio performances from a variety of performers including Nora
Jones, Dar Williams, Ani Difranco and Keb Mo' .
- FM Odyssey is a two- hour show that
re-traces the old FM radio format of the 1970's . Host Fred Migliori
plays a selection of deep music tracks from such artists as the Doors,
Elton John and Jeff Beck among others. Plus Fred will provide the
stories behind the music along with interviews from countless
performers. FM Odyssey airs on WLNZ beginning Saturday night at
11:00.
- Strings and Things on Saturday mornings at
9:00-11a. Lyn Peraino
will feature acoustic folk-rock with an emphasis on singer -songwriters on this two hour long program
called Strings and Things. Join Lyn for the acoustic side of AAA and
Americana for both the classics and new music every Saturday. morning.
- Women in Music with Laney Goodman,
is a weekly, one-hour radio series with an eclectic mix of excellent
female artists from around the world. The show airs on WLNZ at 2:00pm on
Saturdays.
- World Festival with Karen Love airs
on Saturday from 1:00-2:00pm and on Sunday from 9:00-10:00am. Karen
features music from the music festival scene and includes artists such
as The Kruger Brothers, The Mammals, Ralph Stanley, Steppin In It
and Miriam Makeba just to name a few.
- Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour is
back on the air at WLNZ. It can be heard on the overnights hours on
Tuesday mornings at 2:00 for you late birds. Join host Michael Johnathon
for recorded "live" folk, blue-grass and alternative country
performances from Kentucky.
SMOOTH JAZZ The
Sunday Brunch with LaVon Sherrod airs on WLNZ from 10a-1p each Sunday
with plenty of Smooth Jazz to go around for everyone. Smooth Jazz has established itself
as a radio music format since the late 70?s. As a product
of Fusion Jazz, Smooth Jazz emphasizes the polished side of jazz and
generally relies on rhythms and grooves instead of improvisation. With it's
funk rhythms and funk bass you'll enjoy our extra special mix with classic
Rhythm and Blues tracks as well as early Soul music.
Some of the artists you will hear are Boney James, Kenny G, Norman Brown and Down to the Bone. We also include a wonderful mix of styles from
Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder. Luther Vandross, O'Jays, Spinners,
Delphonics and more.
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