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Riverwalk Jazz
Fridays, 2:06pm
Program Website: http://www.riverwalkjazz.org/
 Riverwalk
Jazz presents captivating shows that tell the story of jazz in America.
The Jim Cullum Jazz Band’s music covers the genre’s
early years—from turn-of-the-century blues and cakewalks, to the
small swing ensembles of the 1920s and ‘30s. Hosts are the award-winning
storyteller David Holt and bandleader Jim Cullum.
Each weekly episode of Riverwalk Jazz presents music and narratives, spotlighting
renowned artists such as Joe Williams, Lionel Hampton, Dick Hyman, Nicholas
Payton, Nina Ferro and Carol Woods.
August 27
Jim Cullum's Jazz Cabaret: Live at Pearl Stable
Jim Cullum welcomes top young jazz artists from nearby Austin. Guitarists
Albanie Falletta, J.D. Pendley, Erik Hokkanen and bassist Ryan Gould with
a selection of Djangoesque performances and the Band cuts loose with pianist
Shelly Berg. Series favorites Vernel Bagneris and Topsy Chapman also sit
in with an impromtu blues improvisation.
September 3
Zoot and Al: The Brotherhood of Prez
Zoot Sims and Al Cohn met in Woody Herman’s "Four Brothers"
Band. We’ll reflect on the legacy of these two tenor sax greats,
and hear exciting performances by special guest Harry Allen.
September 10
Swinging at the Pearl: Catherine Russell, Dick Hyman & The
Jim Cullum Jazz Band
Pearl Stable, San Antonio’s historic landmark, is a perfect spot
for a late-night informal jam session with vocalist Catherine Russell
and pianist Dick Hyman.
September 17
Hot Licks & Sweet Things: A Tour of San Francisco’s
Barbary Coast
We visit San Francisco’s Barbary Coast, pre-1920—where Jelly
Roll Morton and King Oliver played along Terrific Street, known for its
promise of entertainment and pleasure. Vernel Bagneris tells the story
as seen through the eyes of bandleader Sid LeProtti.
September 24
Class of ‘39: Lindy-hopping Down the Yellow Brick Road
In 1939, America’s top dance bands were broadcast live on WNEW’s
Make Believe Ballroom. Swing-crazed youth danced the jitterbug and lindy
hop. Meanwhile, The Wizard of Oz took film scores to a new level. Jim,
the Band and guests perform popular tunes from that year.
October 30
Swinging on the South Side: The Heartbeat of Chicago Jazz
Jim and guests Duke Heitger, Topsy Chapman and Evan Christopher visit
The Dreamland Café, The Grand Terrace Ballroom, The Vendome Theatre
and other Chicago hot spots—circa 1915-1930.
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