The life and music of pianist Bud Powell in NPR's Jazz Profiles , hosted by Nancy Wilson. Bud's unrivaled virtuosic style exuded an emotion and power that captivated audiences and musicians alike. Though great personal misfortune would interrupt his prolific career and tragically shorten his life, Powell found a level of peace at the piano that few experience. Playlist for this episode of Jazz Profiles is posted as a .png file. Here's a link to this episode on NPR: ...
Topics: Bud Powell, Harlem, Piano, Nancy Wilson, Jazz Profiles, NPR, FM broadcast
The life and music of Hammond B3 organist Jimmy Smith in NPR's Jazz Profiles , hosted by Nancy Wilson. Once described as an "excitement merchant" for his soul-stirring sound, Jimmy Smith brought the Hammond B-3 organ to the forefront of the jazz community. The virtuosic keyboard man was the first to use the unwieldy instrument extensively in jazz, leading bassless trios, fronting powerful big bands and pioneering a path for every organist who followed. Here's a link to this episode...
Topics: Jimmy Smith, Nancy Wilson, Jazz Profiles, NPR, FM broadcast, B3 organ
The life and music of tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine in NPR's Jazz Profiles , hosted by Nancy Wilson. Stanley William Turrentine was one of the most distinctive tenor saxophonists in jazz. Known for his big, warm, sound, "The Sugar Man" or the original "Mr. T" found inspiration in the blues and turned it into a hugely successful career with a #1 hit and four Grammy nominations -- first in R&B and then in jazz. Playlist for this episode of Jazz Profiles is...
Topics: Stanley Turrentine, Jazz Profiles, Nancy Wilson, NPR, "Mr. T", FM broadcast
