WXXI Captures the Cool Sounds
of the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival
JAZZ
FESTIVAL
INFO
Between June 8th and June 15th, WXXI will be taping a handful of performances at Kilbourn Hall including Geri Allen Trio, Christian Scott Band and James Moody. These performances will be part of a new WXXl music series premiering Fall 2007.
Catch performances from the 2006 Jazz Festival throughout the month on WXXI
WXXI is proud to partner with the 2007 Rochester International Jazz Festival to capture the excitement of the nine-day event to share with its listeners and viewers.
WXXI TV and Radio kept the airwaves all jazzed up throughout the week with special programming!
On Radio
Live from the Jazz Festival
This year WXXI’s Mark Grube will host a nightly segment, Live from the Jazz Festival, during All Things Considered. From 5:50–6:00 pm, June 8 and June 11-15, he will be joined at the WXXI booth on Gibbs Street by WXXI music hosts and RIJF staff to set the scene at each night’s celebration, and talk with artists who will be performing at various events around the festival. You can hear All Things Considered on WXXI-AM 1370, WRUR-FM 88.5, and WJSL-FM 90.3 in Houghton.
Scheduled guests: subject to change
- June 8: Marc Iacona & Jared Engle (listen)
- June 11: Bob Sneider (sorry, audio not available)
- June 12: Tom Kohn, Adrian DiMatteo (listen) (Adrian's Video Clip)
- June 13: Bettye LaVette, Verneri Pohjola (listen)
- June 14: Tom Hampson, Julia Figueras (listen)
- June 15: Marc Iacona, Ed Hall (listen)
Subscribe to the Podcast of the above interviews. (More about Podcasts)
Also, Listen online to Isobel Neuberger's report:
Mambo Kings to play before hometown audience at Jazz FestivalArts Friday on AM 1370
On June 1 at 12 Noon on WXXI-AM 1370, host Peter Iglinski spoke with Cuban jazz artist Paquito D'Rivera who is in town for Swing 'N Jazz, and with Marc Iacona, the Jazz Festival co-producer and executive director about the Festival and the genre of jazz.
AM 1370 Hosts Great Jazz Shows Weekly!
Mostly Jazz airs Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m.
Tom Hampson hosts this weekly jazz program, which is 90% music, complemented by commentary and humor. With a wealth of recordings to draw from, the program gives listeners the opportunity to hear selections rarely played on commercial radio stations (more)
Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz airs Saturdays at 8 p.m.
For more than 25 years, jazz pianist Marian McPartland and her guests have teamed up for an hour of weekly jazz sessions. Whether it's solos, collaboration, reminiscences, or straight talk about influences and style, no two Piano Jazz sessions are ever the same. (more)
What’s New with Mark Grube airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 10 p.m.
Tune in for a generous sampling from a distinctive new jazz release plus related recordings from the AM 1370 library. (more)
Jazz at Lincoln Center airs Saturdays at 11 p.m.
This Peabody Award–winning radio series, hosted by Wynton Marsalis, renews the American big band tradition as it brings musical performances from Lincoln Center to listeners across the country. (more)
Jazz Guests on AM 1370 Connection
Jazz Festival headliners Dave Brubeck and Madeline Peyroux spoke with Bob Smith (taped) on Monday, June 11th.
Listen to the complete interviews with Dave & Madeline.An Interview with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Jazz Festival first night headliner, Solomon Burke aired Monday, June 4th.
Listen to the complete interview with Solomon Burke.An Interview with Rochester Jazz Festival impresario, John Nugent aired on May 29th.
Listen to the complete interview with John Nugent.An Interview with Jazz and pop star, and Rochester's own, Chuck Mangione aired on May 22nd.
Listen to the complete interview with Chuck Mangione.Mostly Jazz and What's New on AM 1370
These two WXXI weekly jazz programs will focus on Jazz Festival artists. Follow these links for more about Mostly Jazz and What's New.
Both Classical 91.5 FM and Open Tunings on WRUR 88.5 will have daily ticket giveaways during the festival
Everything from Dr. John & Madeleine Peyroux to King Solomon Burke & Raul Mido!
Classical 91.5/90.3 will feature recordings such as classical and crossover performances
Great performances by Gene Bertoncini, Dave Brubeck, Tony Caramia, Wynton Marsalis and Bob Snieder will be heard.
On TV
Need to Know June 8th -- the 1st Day of RIJF
Need to Know host Julie Philipp will preview the week of Jazz events with special jazz artist guest Esperanza Spalding (right) - who will be performing at Max of Eastman Place right after the Need to Know appearance. Jazz Festival co-producer Marc Iacona joins the discussion.
(Need to Know airs Fridays at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV 21 (cable 11) and on the radio, Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. on AM 1370)
Listen to the Interview right now, online.
Widely hailed as a child prodigy on the double bass within months of when she first cradled the imposing instrument as a 15 year old, Esperanza Spalding has hardly stopped to catch her breath in the six years since. Today the Portland, Oregon native is a teacher at Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music, where she balances a hectic schedule of performing with such jazz icons as tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and singer Patti Austin with composing and arranging for her own group. Not bad for a 21-year-old former high school dropout, and those who know this effervescent young woman the best believe she’s just getting started.
Rochester International Jazz Festival
Three concerts from the 2006 Rochester International Jazz Festival can be seen this month on WXXI-TV.
WXXI's Educational programs, Homework Hotline and Assignment: The World
WXXI is recording interviews for the fall seasons of both of these shows with Wynton Marsalis, Christian Scott and jazz pianist Eldar. More about Homework Hotline & Assignment: The World