Join Andy O’Hara on The World of Jazz show on KBOO for an afternoon exploring the innovative spirit of jazz. In the first hour, we’ll honor the lineages that define the craft, starting with the "first family of jazz" as Ellis and Branford Marsalis take on the standards, followed by a soulful tribute to Billie Holiday and John Coltrane from the legendary Gil Scott-Heron. From Stanley Turrentine’s classic tenor to the untouchable trumpet of Lee Morgan, we'll dig deep into the archives of Blue Note and beyond. But as always, get ready to expand your definition of the genre as we explore the edges where jazz meets rock, funk, and hip-hop. We’ll hear The Bad Plus deconstruct Nirvana, The Roots collaborate with Cassandra Wilson, and Stanley Jordan bend minds with his unique guitar-tapping technique. From the heavy B3 organ of Dr. Lonnie Smith to the "human groove machine" Billy Preston live at Madison Square Garden, this is jazz without limits. So join us as we bridge the gap between tradition and the avant-garde. The world is waiting.
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