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Roy Hargrove

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Roy Hargrove

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Grammy-winning trumpeter Roy Hargrove is not exactly a jazz purist. He has played with people like pop star Diana Ross, neo-soul singer Erykah Badu and rapper Q-Tip. Still, he doesn't like messing with his jazz too much. On his new album, "Earfood," made with his Quintet, Hargrove stayed close to ...

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The Mighty Sound of Lead Belly

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Louisiana bluesman Lead Belly is known for songs like "Midnight Special" and "Goodnight, Irene." The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee is also known for the time he spent in prison. Today: we explore Lead Belly's influence on artists from Jimi Hendrix to Kurt Cobain. Also: trumpeter and two-time ...

Roy Hargrove

Friday, August 01, 2008

Grammy winning trumpeter Roy Hargrove is not exactly a jazz purist. He has played with people like pop star Diana Ross, neo-soul singer Erykah Badu and rapper Q-Tip. Still, he doesn't like messing with his jazz too much. On his new album, "Earfood," made with his Quintet, Hargrove stayed close ...

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The Mighty Sound of Leadbelly's Blues

Friday, August 01, 2008

Louisiana Bluesman Leadbelly was discovered in a jail in 1934 and later went on to write such classics as "Midnight Special" and "Goodnight, Irene." He was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On today's show, we explore Leadbelly's influence on artists from Jimi Hendrix to Kurt ...