MCG Jazz’s Marty Ashby has uncovered some gems by the great trumpeter, fluegelhornist, composer and arranger Shorty Rogers.
From Shorty Rogers & His Giants, to collaborations with André Previn, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Carmen McRae and even Tarzan.
Shorty Rogers was a creator and synthesizer of many jazz innovations, and a leader in the acceptance of Bossa Nova in the U.S. Plus some of the most unusual titles of jazz tunes to go with some very clever music - from Martians Go Home and the Sweetheart of Sigmund Freud.
Shining the MCG Jazz Spotlight on Shorty Rogers on WZUM - Friday and Sunday nights at 6, and Saturday afternoon at 1.
