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Her voice carried a fascinating mixture of sophistication and down-to-earth power that evoked Bessie Smith and the other vocalists of the classic era, and she did much to set in place the outlines of early rock and roll. LaVern Baker was one of the most original and significant African American vocalists of the 1950s and early 1960s. Baker was born Delores Williams on November 11, 1929, in Chicago. Her aunt was the classic blues vocalist Memphis Minnie, and she began to sing with friends at an early age. The raw power in her voice, came from gospel; Baker joined the choir at her Baptist church at the age of 12

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Trilogy, Jose Luiz Martins, Jeff Libman, Medler Sextet, Nancy Kelly Plus Celebrations For Carline Ray, Bessie Smith & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 28, 2025

This broadcast continues the celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month with new releases from Trilogy, Jose Luiz Martins, Jeff Libman, Medler Sextet and Nancy Kelly, with birthday shoutouts to Carline Ray (100!), Bessie Smith, Madeleine Peyroux, Judy Wexler, Roxy Coss and Tia Fuller, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them live, buy ...

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Maria Schafer, Peggy Lee & Cole Schmidt, Fern Lindzon, George Koller & Coleen Allen, Hayoung Lyou, Entre Amigos & More New Releases

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 25, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Maria Schafer, cellist Peggy Lee & Cole Schmidt, Fern Lindzon, George Koller & Coleen Allen, Hayoung Lyou, Roy McGrath, Hana Fujisaki, Kitt Lyles & Gustavo Cortinas, with birthday shoutouts to George Cables, LaVern Baker, Kelly Green, Holli Ross, Marianne Solivan, Rene Marie, Samara Joy, Diana Krall, Miho Hazama, Nioka Workman ...

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New Releases From Nicole Glover, Alyssa Allgood, Cory Weeds Meets Champian Fulton, A Celebration For Bessie Smith's 130th Birthday & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 29, 2024

Jazz Appreciation Month continues with new releases from Nicole Glover, Alyssa Allgood, Cory Weeds Meets Champian Fulton, Mahogany L. Browne & Sean Mason and a single from Madeleine Peyroux, with birthday shoutouts to Bessie Smith, Michelle Lordi, Wendy Kirkland, Judy Wexler, Carol Fredette, Roxy Coss and Madeleine Peyroux, among others. Thanks for listening and please support ...

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New Releases, Bistro Awards, Birthday Shoutouts To Bessie Smith & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 24, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases from Allegra Levy, Champian Fulton and John Pizzarelli, with singles from Nicky Schrire and Nicole Zuraitis, plus birthday shoutouts to Empress of the Blues Bessie Smith, Haruna Fukazawa, Nancy Winston, Michele Brourman and Herbie Hancock, among others with a salute to some of this year's Bistro Award winners. Thanks for listening ...

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New Releases Plus A Birthday Celebration of Joni Mitchell and For The Roses

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 21, 2022

This broadcast presents new releases from from violinist Susan Reed, vocalists Paul Marinaro, Sweet Megg, Caity Georgy and vibraphonist Patricia Brennan, with birthday shoutouts to Joni Mitchell (also celebrating the 50th anniversary of her release For The Roses), Janet Lawson, Bertha Hope, Ernestine Anderson, LaVern Baker, Miho Hazama, Carmen Lundy, Patricia Barber and Amanda Tosoff among ...

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New Releases Plus Birthday Celebrations for Charles Mingus, Bessie Smith and More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 25, 2022

This broadcast presents a burst of new releases from saxophonists Jessy J and Bill Kirchner (a 2013 live concert featuring Carol Fredette), vocalists Deanne Matley (her tribute to Oscar Peterson), Mark Winkler and a single from Robin McKelle, pianist Lynne Arriale and the USAF Airmen of Note featuring Diane Schuur, with birthday shoutouts to Charles Mingus, ...

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New Releases From Emily Takahashi and Bill Charlap Plus Notable Debuts By Jocelyn Barth and Lady Blackbird

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 22, 2021

This broadcast presents new releases from vocalists Jocelyn Barth and Lady Blackbird, pianists Emily Takahashi and Bill Charlap, with birthday shoutouts to LaVern Baker, Ernestine Anderson, Blue Lu Barker (Don't You Feel My Leg), Ellen Rowe, Cynthia Hilts, Patricia Barber, Dara Tucker, Sarah Jerrom and more. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear ...

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Birthday Celebrations for Bessie Smith and Herbie Hancock Plus New Releases From Rosalyn McClore and Yulia Musayelyan

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 26, 2021

This broadcast features new releases from vocalist Rosalyn McClore and flutist Yulia Musayelyan with birthday shoutouts to Bessie Smith, Wendy Kirkland, Tia Fuller, Judy Wexler, Vanessa Perica, Herbie Hancock, Haruna Fukazawa, Pete Malinverni and Michelle Lordi, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by purchasing their music during this time of ...

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Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out - Celebrating Bessie Smith

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 27, 2020

Halfway through April, which is also Jazz Appreciation Month, the broadcast includes new releases from vocalist Nanette Frank, composer Wayne Alpern, trumpeter Johnny Summers and pianist Monika Herzig, with birthday shoutouts to the Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith, pianist Herbie Hancock, plus vocalists Marilyn Maye and Dusty Springfield. Thanks for listening and please support the ...