December 5 - 9
Dave Brubeck & The Legacy of His Musical Family
Pianist and composer Dave Brubeck helped make jazz popular again in the 1950s and ’60s with recordings like “Time Out,” the first jazz album to sell a million copies, and “Take Five,” the still instantly recognizable hit single that was that album’s centerpiece. In a long and successful career, Brubeck brought a distinctive mixture of experimentation and accessibility that won over listeners who had been trained to the sonic dimensions of the three-minute pop single.
December 12 - 16
The Education of Trumpeter & Bandleader Icon Clark Terry
Clark Terry was one of the most popular and influential jazz trumpeters of his generation, and an enthusiastic advocate of jazz education. Terry was acclaimed for his impeccable musicianship, loved for his playful spirit and respected for his adaptability. Although his sound on both trumpet and the rounder-toned fluegelhorn (which he helped popularize as a jazz instrument) was highly personal and easily identifiable, he managed to fit it snugly into a wide range of musical contexts.
December 19 - 23
Artists Who Left Us in 2016: Their Work & Impact on the Jazz World
December 26 - 30
KRTU Highlights of 2016: Top Releases, Chart Toppers & Staff Picks
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