The Joint is Jumpin': Fats Waller Centennial (May 21)
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Today on SIRIUS we honor Thomas “Fats" Waller (b. 5/21/04-d. 12/14/43). You'll hear the records that confirmed Waller as one of the great stride pianists of his day-and certainly one of the funniest. His sly humor, expressive voice and musical mastery are all in abundance on favorites like “Ain't Misbehavin'," “Jitterbug Waltz," “Honeysuckle Rose," and more.
Guest DJ: Benny Golson (May 22)
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Jazz legend Benny Golson visits with Matt Abramovitz to talk about his new side career--as movie star. Next month Golson will appear in Steven Spielberg's new film The Terminal, playing himself alongside stars Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. He'll pick some of his favorite tunes and premier music from his soon-to-be-released album Terminal 1. Benny takes over the controls at 11 am ET.
Live Session: David Becker Trio (May 22)
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Guitarist David Becker has been living in Europe for many years, but he's back stateside with a new release called Where's Henning? Hear his trio live from SIRIUS Studio B when they drop in with Steve Williams at 5 p.m. ET.
A Different Drummer: Elvin Jones Remembered (May 22)
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Elvin Jones helped redefine modern jazz drumming and his death on Tuesday robbed the music world of a true innovator. James Browne hosts a tribute to this giant on Saturday night, sharing music, thoughts, and excerpts from our exclusive interview. The program starts at 6 p.m. ET.
Happy Birthday Artie Shaw! (May 23)
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Swing legend Artie Shaw (b. 5/23/10) turns 94 today and you'll hear the highlights of his illustrious career throughout the day on Swing Street.
Bob Dorough on Jazz Profiles (May 21-22)
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The career of pianist, singer, and composer Bob Dorough is perhaps one of the most unusual musical journeys in jazz. In the early 1950s he and Sugar Ray Robinson toured in a dance act. In the late '50s, he worked with Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, and backed up comedian Lenny Bruce. His first real break came in 1961, when Miles Davis asked Dorough to write him a Christmas song, “Blue Xmas," which put the pianist on the jazz map. In 1973, Dorough became musical director of the children's television program Schoolhouse Rock and still hosts a Sunday brunch at New York's Iridium club. Hear his story Friday at 11 p.m. ET, repeated on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET.
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