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Jazz Breaks at Noon - May 2016
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 25 - 29
International Jazz Week

Since the most recent turn of a new century in music, gifted composers and artists from all over the globe have met and converged in the United States, mostly on the East Coast, to record and perform much of what we know and hear today as modern jazz. We'll hear from many of today's finest international performers from across the continents.

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May 2 - 6
2016 Pulitzer Prize Winner Henry Threadgill

American composer, saxophonist and flautist, Henry Threadgill came to prominence in the 1970s leading ensembles with unusual instrumentation and often incorporating a range of non-jazz genres.

May 9 - 13
Rare Blues: From Barrelhouse and Boogie to Vaudeville and the Delta

May 16 - 20
Pianist & Composer Robert Glasper: A Decade in the Making

In anticipation of The Robert Glasper Experiment concert on May 20th at Trinity University, an exploration in to the work of the Grammy-Award winning jazz pianist and producer.

May 23 - 27
In Tribute to Miles Davis: A Dedicated Collection

Throughout a professional career lasting 50 years, Miles Davis played the trumpet in a lyrical, introspective, and melodic style, often employing a stemless Harmon mute to make his sound more personal and intimate. But if his approach to his instrument was constant, his approach to jazz was dazzlingly protean.

May 30
The USAF Band and Military Big Bands Salute Memorial Day

May 31
On the Horizon: New Summer Releases

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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