Music

Corey Christianson Creates Contemporary Cowboy Tunes

Linda Yohn — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:19:01 +0000

Is the guitar today’s universal instrument? Actually, the voice is our first and most universal instrument, but the guitar could follow shortly behind it. In permutations from the oud to the cittern, zither, bouzouki and many others, portable stringed instruments are easy to transport and play while singing. These instruments including today’s modern guitars are versatile in all styles of music.

Quartette Humaine Evokes Brubeck

Linda Yohn — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:31:02 +0000

In late April, Bob Edwards Weekend (Saturdays from 8 to 10AM on WEMUArtists reflect the unspoken needs of the viewers, readers and listeners. With A Different Time, pianist John Medeski takes us to that quiet, meditative place that is often out of reach given our frantic lives.

David Arnay Goes from Concept to Accomplishment

Linda Yohn — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:08:44 +0000

I admit it – I’m often skeptical regarding a concept CD from a new artist. I think to myself - oh they need a gimmick to get to me to listen.

Emilio Teubal is a 'Constant Reinventor'

Linda Yohn — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:56:13 +0000

One of the songs on Musica Para Un Dragon Dormido by pianist and composer Emilio Teubal is The Constant Reinventor.

Latin Jazz has a 'New Beginning' with Michelle Pollace on the keys

Linda Yohn — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

As we search for the best new music on WEMU, we will often feature someone you’ve never heard before but think is worth your time.

Festive Swingadelic

Linda Yohn — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:17:49 +0000

The music festival season starts very soon in Southeastern Michigan. In anticipation, we featured a very festive CD: Toussaintville by Swingadelic on 89.1 Jazz this morning. Swingadelic is 13-piece ensemble from Hoboken, New Jersey led by bassist Dave Post. Swingadelic’s previous CD, The Other Duke in tribute to composer/arranger Duke Pearson was huge WEMU listener and staff favorite.

Cécile McLorin Salvant's 'Woman Child'

Linda Yohn and Linda — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:54:50 +0000

Jazz Appreciation Month concludes with International Jazz Day on Tuesday, April 30^th and the global release of Woman Child by the trans-national singing sensation, Cécile McLorin Salvant on April 29^th. “Woman Child” truly is a cause for celebration.

April is Jazz Appreciation Month

Linda Yohn — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:32:59 +0000

The April 22nd birthday of two legendary bassists: Charles Mingus and Paul Chambers is another reason that Congressman John Conyers submitted the legislation designating April as Jazz Appreciation Month in 2001.

Aguankó's Latin Jazz

Linda Yohn — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:03:23 +0000

While there was much more conversation than usual on 89.1 from the 8^th through the 11^th of April during the spring on-air pledge drive, we did play some good music. We are pleased to report that the most played new recording for the week ending April 14^th was the excellent regional Latin jazz CD Elemental by Aguankó. We hold the leader of Aguankó, conga-player Alberto Nacif in the highest regard.

Eldar Djangirov's Breakthrough Music

Linda Yohn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:30:44 +0000

A Jazz Appreciation Month celebration should honor both the originators of the music and the new, emerging original voices. Our 89.1 Jazz premiere this morning achieved that goal. Breakthrough is the new CD by pianist Eldar Djangirov and his trio for a new label: Motéma Music.

A Little Music Therapy 'From Here On Out'

Linda Yohn — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:33:46 +0000

At a time of a national tragedy such as the Boston Marathon bombing, this music host’s first inclination is to present a program of supportive music to soothe you. But – life and new music goes on!

Thank You (with some new music)

Linda Yohn — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:13:54 +0000

Now that the spring pledge drive is over, I can start the daily premieres again. This morning's premiere: "Louie's Dream: For Our Jazz Heroes" was appropriate for April which is Jazz Appreciation Month.

This beautiful disc is a duet between pianist Eli Yamin and Clarinetist Evan Christopher honoring jazz greats Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Mary Lou Williams, Sidney Bechet and others.

Keep WEMU Live and Local

Patrick Holubik — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:36:33 +0000

VIDEO: Esperanza Spalding on the Importance of Supporting Public Radio Stations like WEMU

Patrick Holubik and Jessica Webster — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:59:16 +0000

"Without Public Radio there is no music" -Esperanza Spalding

Jazz is Alive at EMU

Anna Hinkley — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:24:34 +0000

Jazz Is Alive! Benefit Concert & Dance

James Hunter Tops WEMU's Sweet Sixteen

Linda Yohn and Linda — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:13:26 +0000

New / old school soul sensation James Hunter tops WEMU’s Sweet Sixteen with Minute By Minute from March 18^th through the 24^th. It’s been five years since Hunter released a new CD.

Two Premieres for 89.1 Jazz Today

Linda Yohn — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:18:40 +0000

WEMU’s focus for Women’s History Month 2013 has been a living history approach. Throughout March we have balanced classic recordings of blues jazz women with new offerings.

Boogie-Woogie with Fred Kaplan

Linda Yohn — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:01:32 +0000

Harry Connick, Jr. tops WEMU's Sweet Sixteen

Linda Yohn — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:40:03 +0000

WEMU listener favorite Harry Connick, Jr. was staff favorite from March 11^th through the 17^th.