Tonight at midnight is the beginning of a very special Jazz birthday weekend; even more so than past years. As every Aficionado should know, Aug. 27 is Lester Young’s birthday and Aug. 29 is Charlie Parker’s birthday. This year, Aug. 29 marks Bird’s 100th birthday.
Every year, WKCR out of NYC’s Columbia U features classic, rare and bootleg recordings of both artists and fabulous commentary by DJ and Jazz historian/archivist Phil Schaap, 24h a day for two days straight. They are amazing shows for anyone who wants to geek out on either or both artists.
This year, tonight beginning at midnight it will be 24 hours of both Bird and Prez. Aug 29 until 6:00 AM Sunday, Aug. 30 will be devoted to Bird; non-stop (!). Listen on line outside NYC. I can’t recommend this show (and station) enough.
https://www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/story/charlie-parker-centennial-festival
Every year, WKCR out of NYC’s Columbia U features classic, rare and bootleg recordings of both artists and fabulous commentary by DJ and Jazz historian/archivist Phil Schaap, 24h a day for two days straight. They are amazing shows for anyone who wants to geek out on either or both artists.
This year, tonight beginning at midnight it will be 24 hours of both Bird and Prez. Aug 29 until 6:00 AM Sunday, Aug. 30 will be devoted to Bird; non-stop (!). Listen on line outside NYC. I can’t recommend this show (and station) enough.
https://www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/story/charlie-parker-centennial-festival