KRTU Jazz Break at Noon with Kory Cook logo. Kory cook puts up a record on a shelf.
Jazz Breaks at Noon - April 2018
Join KRTU Music Director Kory Cook every weekday at 12 p.m. as he delves into the work, influence and inspiration of a major figure, group or movement in the world of jazz.

April 2 - 6

Jazz Appreciation Month
We'll kick off the first week of April with early recordings of the jazz canon that represent the essence of the blues, with a focus on Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton.  

April 9 - 13

Listener Requests - KRTU 2018 Spring Membership Drive
Call in at 210.999.8917 to let us know what you want to hear and we'll play it for you.

April 16 - 20

Charles Mingus: An Iconic, American Underdog
We'll examine the recording career of the bassist, composer and bandleader (pictured right) through his 30+ year career and discuss his place in modern jazz history. 

April 23 - 27

Jazz Poetry Week for National Poetry Month
Poet and author Jim LaVilla-Havelin joins me for a week of live, local guests, special performances and readings of poetry and jazz. 

picture of Charles Mingus playing the string bass

 

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