In July, BlueNotes Classic Jazz goes “cool” and heads west. Join host Larry Beck for an overview of West Coast Jazz, a low-key, sophisticated style of jazz originating in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the 1950s. Featured artists include Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Shelly Manne, Dave Brubeck, Shorty Rogers and Miles Davis.
BlueNotes airs Saturday, July 30 at 8pm.
Last Saturday of the month
from 8-10pm.
BlueNotes is IPR’s monthly jazz program produced exclusively for Indiana Public Radio listeners. Each program features a blend of classic and contemporary jazz spanning the spectrum of jazz types and formats. Historical recordings are often included.
In addition, BlueNotes covers jazz venues in central Indiana with news of upcoming jazz shows and concerts. Interviews with local jazz musicians are also featured.
The September 2016 BlueNotes "Indiana Bicentennial Salute to Hoosier Jazz" program received a Bicentennial Legacy Project Endorsement from the Indiana Bicentennial Commission for its contributions to the celebration of Indiana history and commemoration of Indiana’s 200th birthday.
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