CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that is respectful of its tradition and influential to the future. Every 11 o clock an album or an artist is featured and explored in depth. Walker's extensive knowledge and hands-on experience as a jazz player has made this show one of the most listened to in its genre.
Rebroadcast Jamaican-born trumpeter Dizzy Reece: "Blues in Trinity"
This episode originally aired on January 6th 2025 Tonight's Jazz Feature is the American debut album of Alphonso Son "Dizzy" Reece. Dizzy was a very distinctive and creative trumpeter/composer. He was born in Kingston Jamaica on January 5,1931 and has resided in New York since 1959. Although now inactive as a musician, he is still alive and well. This album although recorded in London was the the first American album by Reece and was on Blue Note Records and called "Blues In Trinity" Dizzy leads on trumpet with the great Tubby Hayes on tenor saxophone, Terry Shannon on piano and Canadian Lloyd Thompson on bass and Arthur Taylor on drums. They are on 3 tunes then Donald Byrd, the fine American trumpeter is added on the rest. Both Byrd and Taylor were touring Europe and England during the time this date was recorded on August 24,1958. With the exception of two standard tune ballads the rest of the 6 tunes are compositions of Dizzy Reece. This album marked his migration to New York and a long productive career. Make no mistake, Dizzy Reece was a major trumpeter. Enjoy his music tonight on our Jazz Feature.
17 Jun 2025
Drum Master "Papa" Jo Jones: "The Jo Jones Special"
Jonathan "Jo" Jones leads a group of talented musicians, including Emmett Berry, Bennie Green, and Eli "Lucky" Thompson, in a "Mainstream Jazz" session recorded in 1955, showcasing a blend of old and new styles with Count Basie appearing as a guest.
10 Jun 2025
Miles Davis Stylistic Changes Part 2.
This episode explores the significant stylistic changes in Miles Davis's music from his 1959 "Kind of Blue" album through the mid-1980s, highlighting his artistic evolution.
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Jonathan "Jo" Jones
Emmett Berry
Bennie Green
Eli "Lucky" Thompson
Count Basie
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