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Jazz Breaks at Noon - February 2017
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.

February 6 - 10
The Jazz Break at Noon Welcomes Jim Cullum, Jr. 

San Antonio's own Jim Cullum, Jr. joins Kory Cook on-air all week to talk about the jazz he grew up listening to - telling the stories of some of the most important bandleaders in swing. Read more...

February 13 - 17
The Music of Pianist & Composer Randy Weston: An Afrocentric Journey in Jazz for Black History Month

A Thelonious Monk disciple who ranked among the most visionary artists in jazz, incorporating elements of African and Indian music into his work, Weston is described by Marian McPartland as "one of the world's great visionary pianists and composers."

Jim Cullen (left) with Louis Armstrong

 

February 20 - 24
A Tribute to Charlie Haden: Music from Ornette Coleman, Jim Hall, Carla Bley, Gonzalo Rubalcaba & many more

Time Magazine has hailed jazz legend Charlie Haden as “one of the most restless, gifted, and intrepid players in all of jazz.” Haden’s career which has spanned more than fifty years has encompassed such genres as free jazz, Portuguese fado and vintage country such as his recent cd Rambling Boy (Decca) not to mention a consistently revolving roster of sidemen and bandleaders that reads like a list from some imaginary jazz hall of fame.

February 27 - 28
More Winter 2017 Releases from the KRTU New Music Library

KRTU is a leader in commercial-free, listener-supported radio specializing in diverse music programming that is locally-curated and showcases regional musicians, with a focus on community outreach and education.

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