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Nat Cole, “Classical Jazz,” West Coast Jazz & Jazz Birthdays

Monday, March 25

Night Train features some ‘classical jazz’ this time – that is, jazz reinterpretations of classical compositions. We’ll highlight works from Bach, Borodin, Mussorgsky, Ravel, and more, reimagined by French third stream pioneer Jacques Loussier (who recently passed away), jazz hitmaker Dave Brubeck, clarinetist Eddie Daniels, guitar master Jim Hall, vocalist and lyricist Tessa Souter, and others.

Tuesday, March 26

Night Train marks birthdays of pianist and composer Hiromi, and of saxophonist James Moody (including a Jazz Profiles special about him in hour two of the show). Also more for the Nat Cole Centennial feature, this time with tribute albums from Diana Krall and Oscar Peterson, and selections from brother Freddy Cole.

Wednesday, March 27

Music tonight on the Night Train from singer Stacey Kent, saxophonist Ben Webster, and jazz diva Sarah Vaughan (including a Jazz Profiles special about her in hour two) – all born on this date – and more for the Nat Cole Centennial feature, including music from tribute albums done by baritone saxophone legend Hamiet Bluiett, pianist Ben Paterson, and vocal great Carmen McRae.

Thursday, March 28

Night Train heads west for some classic and contemporary sounds from that part of the country. Among the Left Coast artists featured tonight are Charles Brown, Art Pepper, the L.A. Treasure Project, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, Chico Hamilton, and Chet Baker.

Chris Heim produces and hosts Global Village, a nationally and internationally distributed world music show; the nightly jazz show Night Train, and Crossroads, KMUW’s twice-weekly blues and R&B show. Chris is also a critic and freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Utne, Global Rhythm, Dirty Linen, and Option, among others.