KRTU Jazz Break at Noon with Kory Cook logo. Kory cook puts up a record on a shelf.
Jazz Breaks at Noon - September 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.

September 12 - 16
Lone Star Jazz

Local live performance and studio records from Texas musicians

September 19 - 23
John Coltrane on Impulse! Records

Coltrane became the first artist to sign with the new Impulse! Records when it bought out his Atlantic contract in April 1961. He would record for the label until the end of his life, and his success earned Impulse! a reputation as "The House That Trane Built". Albums from this final period include the live album Live at BirdlandA Love Supreme, and Ascension.

John Coltrane playing the trumpet with red text "Coltrane live at Birdland"

 

September 26 - 30
The Big Bands of Drummer Buddy Rich

Known for his virtuoso technique, power and speed, Buddy Rich was billed as "the world's greatest drummer" during his career. He performed with many bandleaders, most notably Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Count Basie, and led his own "Buddy Rich Big Band".

black and white picture of Buddy Rich playing the drums

 

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