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.