CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Listen Here!, the nationally syndicated public radio program hosted by award-winning jazz critics Neil Tesser and Mark Ruffin, is receiving underwriting support from Blue Note Records, the program's production company announced today.Blue Note is partially underwriting 13 episodes of the weekly program through the fall and the 2006 holiday season to promote new and recent releases by jazz artists Patricia Barber, Don Byron, Robert Glasper, Stefon Harris, Andrew Hill, Joe Lovano, Jason Moran, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Cassandra Wilson, as well as two Christmas albums--one by Diane Reeves, and the other featuring an assortment of Blue Note artists.
“Listen Here! is making its mark as an important new public radio destination for jazz fans, along with those who want to learn more about the music and the musicians," said Zach Hochkeppel, General Manager of Blue Note Records. “We're happy to support Listen Here! in its mission to broaden the audience for jazz."
“Blue Note has been one of the major forces in the jazz world since its inception in 1939, and we at Listen Here! are delighted to be recognized by Blue Note in this way," said Rich Nelson, the program's executive producer.
Listen Here! is a weekly jazz review that originates in Chicago and airs on nearly 90 public radio stations across the United States. The program brings together a lively mix of conversation, criticism, and humor. Each week, Neil and Mark review new releases from across the broad spectrum of jazz; offer their extensive knowledge and (sometimes differing) opinions in a discussion of any of a variety of topics related to the music and its history; and interview an outstanding musician or figure in the world of jazz. The program also includes a regular listening quiz segment and occasional live performances and features that showcase important jazz-related events.
Listen Here! is produced by Miles Ahead, Inc., and distributed by the WFMT Radio Network.
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