April 27, 2019 - Live from New York: Birdland

Charlie Parker called it “The Jazz Corner of the World.” In fact, this New York jazz club owes its very name to him. Now at its current location on W. 44th Street in Manhattan, Birdland remains a precious treasure in the world of jazz. Join host Jay Daniels as we present our final installment of Live from New York with concert recordings from Birdland.

Playlist for April 27, 2019

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
On the Street Where You Live	The Birdland Big Band	The Birdland Big Band.	The Birdland Big Band	2018	05:25
Someone to Watch Over Me	The Birdland Big Band	The Birdland Big Band.	The Birdland Big Band	2018	04:12
I'm Beginning to See the Light	The Birdland Big Band	The Birdland Big Band.	The Birdland Big Band	2018	03:29
Jordu	Stan Getz Quartet	Live at Birdland 1961.	Stardust Records	2013	06:21
Yesterday's Gardenias	Stan Getz Quartet	Live at Birdland 1961.	Stardust Records	2013	06:38
Fly Me to the Moon	George Shearing Quintet	Back to Birdland.	Telarc	2001	07:27
Just Imagine	George Shearing Quintet	Back to Birdland.	Telarc	2001	05:05
Brown Bossa	Holly Hofmann Quartet	Live at Birdland.	Azica	2000	05:29
In a Sentimental Mood	Holly Hofmann Quartet	Live at Birdland.	Azica	2000	06:13
Lullaby of Birdland	Sarah Vaughan	Sarah Vaughan's Finest Hour.	Verve	2000	03:58
Tea for Two	Bud Powell	Birdland 1953.	ESP Disk	2014	05:38
I've Got You Under My Skin	Bud Powell	Birdland 1953.	ESP Disk	2014	02:41
One-Way Street	Scott Whitfield Jazz Orchestra East	Live at Birdland.	Summit	2004	07:58
Laughin' and Lovin'	Scott Whitfield Jazz Orchestra East	Live at Birdland.	Summit	2004	04:12
Errand Girl for Rhythm	Catherine Russell	Alone Together.	Dot Time	2019	02:45
Split Kick	Art Blakey	A Night at Birdland, Vol. 1.	Blue Note	2014	09:37
You Stepped Out of a Dream	Lee Konitz, Brad Mehldau, Charlie Haden, & Paul Motian	Live at Birdland.	ECM	2011	11:49
Afro-Blue	John Coltrane	1963: New Directions.	Impulse!	2018	10:50
Birdland	Weather Report	Jazz: The Definitive Performances (Compilation).	Sony	1999	05:59
Little Pony	Count Basie	Basie at Birdland.	Roulette	1961	02:22
One O'Clock Jump	Count Basie	Basie at Birdland.	Roulette	1961	04:41
Summertime	Tito Rodriguez	Live at Birdland.	United Artists	1963	06:52
Take the 'A' Train	Tito Rodriguez	Live at Birdland.	United Artists	1963	05:51
Just You, Just Me	John Pizzarelli	Live at Birdland.	Telarc	2003	04:47
Rosemary Clooney Story	John Pizzarelli	Live at Birdland.	Telarc	2003	02:31
Moonlight Becomes You	John Pizzarelli	Live at Birdland.	Telarc	2003	03:18
The Second Time Around	Jackie Gleason	How Sweet It Is.	Capitol	1966	03:05

A Lifetime of Music: Hal Ely (Tel Hai Retirement Community)

We continue this week with our third in the series, “A Lifetime of Music.” Our guest this week is Hal Ely. Hal and his wife Kay are residents at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA. Music has played an integral role in Hal’s life. For many years, he has performed as a bass in a number of ensembles including the Norristown Chorale. During this interview, Hal will share a number of stories about his lengthy career as well as some of those special mentors who guided him along the way.

April 20, 2019 - Live from New York: Blue Note

This week, we continue with our third of four specials highlighting those celebrated jazz venues throughout New York City. Join host Jay Daniels as we take a trip to Greenwich Village to the Blue Note Jazz Club on W. 3rd Street. Featuring performances by Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, and Stephane Grappelli.

Playlist for April 20, 2019

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Let There Be Love	Oscar Peterson Trio	Live at the Blue Note.	Telarc Jazz	1990	12:03
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm	Stéphane Grappelli	Live at the Blue Note.	Telarc Jazz	1995	03:13
Night and Day	Stéphane Grappelli	Live at the Blue Note.	Telarc Jazz	1995	04:21
It's You or No One	Stéphane Grappelli	Live at the Blue Note.	Telarc Jazz	1995	03:54
One Finger Snap	Conrad Herwig	The Latin Side of Herbie Hancock.	Half Note	2010	05:33
Watermelon Man	Conrad Herwig	The Latin Side of Herbie Hancock.	Half Note	2010	06:55
Bebop	Dizzy Gillespie	To Bird with Love.	Telarc Jazz	1992	11:46
Ja-Da	Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, & Milt Jackson	The Very Tall Band.	Telarc Jazz	1999	07:30
When Summer Comes	Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, & Milt Jackson	The Very Tall Band.	Telarc Jazz	1999	04:32
Seven Steps to Heaven	Donald Harrison	This Is Jazz.	Half Note	2011	11:32
What Is Hip?	Kenny Werner & Roseanna Vitro	Delirium Blues Project: Serve or Suffer.	Half Note	2008	05:59
Everybody's Cryin' Mercy	Kenny Werner & Roseanna Vitro	Delirium Blues Project: Serve or Suffer.	Half Note	2008	06:03
It Could Happen to You	Chick Corea	Live at the Blue Note.	Stretch	1998	13:33
You Are My Sunshine	Grady Tate & Bill Charlap	From the Heart - Songs Sung Live at the Blue Note.	Half Note	2006	02:35
I've Got the World on a String	Grady Tate & Bill Charlap	From the Heart - Songs Sung Live at the Blue Note.	Half Note	2006	07:53
I Remember You	Lee Konitz	Enfants Terribles.	Half Note	2012	11:43
Recorda Me	Conrad Herwig	The Latin Side of Joe Henderson.	Half Note	2014	11:45
Goodbye Old Girl / He Has Gone	Oscar Peterson Trio	Encore at the Blue Note.	Telarc Jazz	1993	13:00

A Lifetime of Music: Carl & Janet Cramner (Tel Hai Retirement Community)

This week, we continue the series “A Lifetime of Music” with an interview featuring Carl and Janet Cramner - Carl plays the guitar, while Janet plays the clarinet. This musical couple reside at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA. Music has always been a part of their lives, and here they share their own stories of how music not only impacted them but also their children. Later, you’ll also hear Carl play three familiar standards on the guitar.

April 13, 2019 - Live from New York: Village Vanguard

We’re proud to call New York City our home, and during the month of March, we’re featuring live concert recordings from some of those great jazz clubs from Big Apple. Join host Jay Daniels as we visit the Village Vanguard in New York’s Greenwich Village. Come hear iconic recordings from Bill Evans, John Coltrane and others.

Playlist for April 13, 2019

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise	John Coltrane	Live at the Village Vanguard.	Verve	2015	06:40
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing	Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra	Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard.	BFM	2008	04:08
Autumn in New York	Bill Charlap Trio	Live at the Village Vanguard.	Blue Note	2007	06:51
While We're Young	Bill Charlap Trio	Live at the Village Vanguard.	Blue Note	2007	05:27
Blueport	Gerry Mulligan	Live at the Village Vanguard.	Verve	1961	11:06
Lover, Come Back to Me	Patrice Jégou	If It Ain't Love.	Prairie Star	2019	03:21
Mumbo Jumbo	Geri Allen, Charlie Haden, & Paul Motian	Live at the Village Vanguard.	DIW	1991	09:10
The Little Pixie	Thad Jones & Mel Lewis	Live at the Village Vanguard.	Blue Note	1967	10:31
Four	Sonny Rollins	The Complete Night at the Village Vanguard.	Blue Note	2013	08:34
I Can't Get Started	Sonny Rollins	The Complete Night at the Village Vanguard.	Blue Note	2013	04:30
Street of Dreams	Mary Stallings	Live at the Village Vanguard.	Mack Avenue	2001	04:55
Somewhere	Cécile McLorin Salvant	The Window.	Mack Avenue	2018	07:11
Good Morning Heartache	Christian McBride	Live at the Village Vanguard.	Mack Avenue	2015	10:34
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top	Betty Carter	Betty Carter at the Village Vanguard.	Bet-Car/Verve	1970	07:35
Girl Talk	Betty Carter	Betty Carter at the Village Vanguard.	Bet-Car/Verve	1970	04:20
My Foolish Heart	Bill Evans Trio	At the Village Vanguard.	Fantasy	1961	04:50
My Romance	Bill Evans Trio	At the Village Vanguard.	Fantasy	1961	07:08
Naima	McCoy Tyner	McCoy Tyner Plays John Coltrane - Live at the Village Vanguard.	Verve	2001	12:11
But Beautiful	Art Pepper	Thursday Night at the Village Vanguard.	Contemporary	1979	10:37