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WBGO 88.3FM | WBGO.org Home | Listen to WBGO | Listen to WBGO HD2 | Get the App |Events | News | Blog | Program Schedule | Support Today on WBGO: 10AM-2PM Midday Jazz: Rhonda Hamilton presents a birthday salute to organist and Newark native Larry Young  6:30-7:30PM Jazz Night In America: George Wein At 90. The life and story of the impressario behind the Newport Jazz Festival. In this episode of Jazz Night In America, hear more from the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival, including performances fromBria Skonberg, Scott Robinson and Tom Harrell. 7:30-8PM SportsJam with Doug Doyle: Miracle Met Art Shamsky 8PM-1AM Evening Jazz: Awilda Rivera says "happy birthday" to singer Veronica Nunn  Upbeat, WBGO's Program Guide October 7, 2015 HAPPENING IN NEWARK Today at noon - Newark pays tribute to the late WBGO CEO and tireless advocate of Jazz Cephas Bowles with the installation of a memorial plaque at the Historic Essex County Courthouse's First Floor Rotunda. Thursday, October 15th, 6-8pm - WBGO hosts a gallery opening for Newark artistMansa K. Mussa, showing his twenty-seven years of documenting the unique world of Cuba. Saturday, October 17th, 12:30pm -The WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Series comes to Newark Symphony Hall as Oran Etkin and his Timbalooloo Band presentWake Up Clarinet, an introduction to the clarinet, tuba, and classic standards such as "Salt Peanuts" and "Duke's Place," along with familiar children's songs. Saturday, October 17th, 1-2pm - Felix Hernandez will spin classic soul for a Family Fun Rhythm Review Dance Party from 1-2pm, broadcasting LIVE from Military Park!! This is part of the Newark 350 Family Fun Festival (11am-5pm) which kicks off a year-long celebration of Newark's 350th year of existance. Come for pumpkin carving, face painting and much, much more. Sunday, October 18th, 1-5pm - Visit the Jewish Museum Of New Jersey for the opening exhibition of Jazz, Jews, and African Americans: Cultural Intersections in Newark and Beyond at 1PM- with jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein & Trio performing sets at 2:00 and 3:30. November 4-15 - TD James Moody Jazz Festival For more information on Newark arts and culture events, visitWBGO.org/Community! Cephas Bowles at WBGO WBGO Programming Jazz Night In AmericaA nationally syndicated show from the WBGO studios in partnership with NPR and Jazz At Lincoln Center Radio broadcast Sundays at 6pm and Wednesday at 6:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Tonight on the show, a salute to George Wein in celebration of his 90th birthday this past Saturday. Warm up for tonight's 6:30pm broadcast with this archive... Celebrating Rahsaan Roland Kirk | Listen Now The late multi-instrumentalist and boundary-pushing virtuoso certainly influenced trombonist Steve Turre, who played with Kirk in the 1970s. Turre leads a monster lineup for an 80th birthday tribute. The program includes WBGO's Dorthaan Kirk, widow of Rahsaan. Learn more about Jazz Night in America. Art Shamsky SportsJamWednesdays at 7:30 on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Tonight on the show, former Miracle Mets outfielder Art Shamsky speaks with host Doug Doyle. Get ready for tonight's 7:30 broadcast with this classic SportsJam joint... Write On Sports 10th Anniversary Gala | Listen Now WOS Founder Byron Yake, WOS curriculum expert Dr. Erik Jacobson of MSU and WOS camper Elan Lakes join host Doug Doyle to talk about Write on Sports program and the upcoming gala on October 14th in Newark. Click here for more on SportsJam! Kid Koala The CheckoutTuesdays at 6:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Kid Koala: Nufonia Must Fall | Listen now Montreal-based turntablist and illustrator Kid Koala (Eric San) talks with Simon Rentner about the stage adaptation of his graphic book Nufonia Must Fall. Koala and designer K.K. Barrett (Her, Lost In Translation, Being John Malkovich) adapted his 2003 illustrations for the stage featuring puppets and live music by Eric San and the Afiara Quartet. Camera crews shoot and edit the puppets in real time and project the action onscreen, creating a live silent film.  Visit The Checkout online to subscribe to the podcast and learn more about the series. Kristina Borjesson  Conversations with Allan Wolper Tuesdays at 7:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Kristina Borjesson| Listen Now Kristina Borjesson is the writer/director of TWA Flight 800, a documentary that examines the July, 1996 crash of the coast of Long Island that took the lives of 230 people. The documentary cites evidence claiming the plane was downed by a missile, either by friendly fire or a terrorist organization. Learn more about Conversations with Allan Wolper. WBGO Travel & Events The Mountain House at Mohonk Jazz On The Mountain At Mohonk January 15-18, 2016 | New Paltz, NY  For our sixth consecutive year, WBGO is pleased to extend to you an invitation to Jazz on the Mountain at the historic Mohonk Mountain House, January 15-18, 2016 in the scenic Catskills. Celebrating 17 years at Mohonk, WBGO’s Michael Bourne will host this stellar program – a four-day musical extravaganza over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday featuring Scott Robinson, Helen Sung, Matt Wilson, Martin Wind, Dave Stryker and more. Whether you are planning a family outing, a romantic retreat, a weekend with friends or a self-exploration getaway, the Mountain House has activities for all! The WBGO package includes: bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets – or dinner as a traditional served meal, afternoon tea and cookies and all associated gratuities. Guests receive amenities such as wireless internet access, ice-skating, skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing and use of the indoor heated swimming pool and comprehensive fitness center. Visit WBGO.org/events for more information! WBGO Kids Jazz SeriesOctober 10th, 2015 | East Orange, NJ This weekend, the WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Series comes to East Orange, as bassist Mimi Jones takes the stage at Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts to present "Next Stop Harlem!", where she'll use music and the audience's help to tell a story of The Great Migration, when African-Americans moved from the rural south to the urban northeast, leading to the Harlem Renaissance. The concert begins at noon and is free to all attending with a child! WBGO Support Comes from Our Members and... Michael Feinstein  See What Your Member Card Can Do Members Discount: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Michael Feinstein: Sinatra Centennial Celebration Saturday, October 24, 7:30, 8pm | Walt Whitman Theatre The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts will once again offer a 15 percent discount to WBGO members for selected performances during its 2015-16 season. This is the first program in the series. Recognized as one of the world’s leading interpreters of the Great American Songbook, multi-platinum selling entertainer Michael Feinstein opens Brooklyn Center’s 61st season with an intimate tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes himself in a celebration of the legendary singer’s 100th birthday. Running time: 90 minutes, no intermission. WBGO members should use code WBGO15 to receive a 15% discount when purchasing tickets online or present their WBGO member card if buying tickets at the box office. ***** Do you have a business that would like to participate in WBGO's members discount program? Contact Josh Rosenfeld at jrosenfeld@wbgo.org or at 973-624-8880 ext 232. Anat Cohen Jazz at Miller Theatre at Columbia University World-class artists in a great uptown setting Miller Theatre at Columbia University presents an annual series spotlighting some of today’s most exciting jazz performers—both established and emerging. Shows are Saturday nights at 8 p.m. in our intimate, comfortable theater, located on Broadway at 116th Street. Get season tickets, including admission to all four shows below, for as little as $64. Saturday, November 7, 8 p.m. Anat Cohen Quartet Clarinetist Anat Cohen presents Celebrando Brasil, an exploration of the sounds of Brazilian jazz. Cohen “plays everything,” says The Wall Street Journal, “and does it all brilliantly." Saturday, December 12, 8 p.m. Rudresh Mahanthappa: Bird Calls Renowned sax player Mahanthappa weaves the timeless influences of Charlie Parker into his own contemporary compositions, from his acclaimed new album. Saturday, January 30, 8 p.m. Stefon Harris & Sonic Creed Armed with marimbas, vibes, and an electrifying stage presence, Stefan Harris offers “a high-gloss, dizzyingly virtuosic blend of postbop and funk- and R&B-informed groove” (Time Out New York) Saturday, February 20, 8 p.m. Miguel Zenon Quartet This saxophonist pairs his love for the folk music of his native Puerto Rico with a strong, innovative style, creating a unique language all his own Season tickets are still available and come with great benefits including: Savings: Season tickets cost 20% less than single tickets Flexibility: Change of plans? Exchange your tickets for free Priority Seating: Get the best seats, and keep them next year Behind-the-Scenes Access: Enjoy exclusive subscribers-only receptions Season tickets are only available through November 7, when this year’s series starts. Purchase your season tickets online or call the Miller Theatre Box Office at 212.854.7799. William Paterson University's 38th Season of the Jazz Room Series William Paterson University presents vocalist Maucha Adnet with drummer Duduka DaFonseca and Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks as part of its line up for the 38th season of The Jazz Room Series. The complete Fall Jazz Room Series schedule is as follows: Sunday, October 18 at 4PM l Italian pianist Rossano Sportiello and his quartet along with swing tenor saxophonist, Harry Allen Sunday, October 25 at 4PM l Brazillian vocalist Maucha Adnet, from the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, along with Grammy winning Brazillian drummer, Duduka DaFonseca Saturday, November 7 at 8PM l Swing vocalist Vince Giordano and his 11 piece band, The Nighthawks Sunday, November 15 at 4PM l The Big Band with Saxophonist/Composer Jerry Dodgion showcasing his compositions and Marian McPartland’s “Ambience” Sunday, November 22 at 4PM l Bassist Richard Davis and drummer Andrew Cyrille along with violinist Aska Kaneko and pianist Angelica Sanchez in a live CD recording session Sunday, December 6 at 4PM I Saxophonist Charles McPherson, one of the great speakers of the bebop language All Jazz Room performances include “sittin’ in” meet- the- artists session, one hour prior to the performance. For tickets and more information call 973-720-2371 or click here. ON STAGE AT KINGSBOROUGH in Southern Brooklyn announces its 2015-16 jazz season! ON THE MAINSTAGE: October 24, 2015 at 8:00 $35/32 IGOR BUTMAN’S MOSCOW JAZZ ORCHESTRA Russia’s famed jazz personality and saxophone virtuoso Igor Butman leads his 18-piece Moscow Jazz Orchestra, with guest appearance by 11 year-old singing phenom Yaroslava Simonova. JAZZ AT THE LIGHTHOUSE: Enjoy world-class jazz, wine, and cheese at Kingsborough’s intimate and stunning lighthouse venue overlooking the ocean. November 13, 2015 at 7:00 $40 DEVIN BING: SLIGHTLY STANDARD Experience the exuberance of some of America’s most treasured songs revitalized and transformed through the eyes of Hot House Jazz Vocalist Award-Winner Devin Bing. February 26, 2016 at 7:00 $40 LOSTON HARRIS TRIO: SWINGFULLY YOURS Swingfully Yours features swinging arrangements of timeless standards from the Great American Songbook. For more than a decade, Loston Harris has headlined at the legendary Bemelmans Bar located in The Carlyle, and has performed and toured with Wynton Marsalis, May 13, 2016 at 7:00 $40 ALL THAT JAZZ Elad Kabilio and the 12th Night Quartet take us on a celebratory journey through jazz, including beloved jazz standards, hidden treasures, and a musical demonstration of the art of improvisation. www.OnStageAtKingsborough.org or (718) 368-5596 WBGO is a publicly-supported, cultural institution that champions jazz, an American art form, and presents news to a worldwide audience through radio, other technologies and events. Support the Music You Love Today!