Thomas Wendt on Roy Eldridge - the MCG Jazz Spotlight Hour
Marty Ashby is joined by drummer and jazz historian Thomas Wendt to explore the electrifying Verve era of Pittsburgh-born trumpeter Roy Eldridge.
The episode draws from Mosaic Records’ landmark box sets, which gather Eldridge’s complete Verve recordings and shine light on long-overlooked gems. Tom digs into both the fiery classics and the rarities—like never-before-released duo sessions and “Phil’s Tune,” a lyrical Eldridge original tucked away in a French film soundtrack.
Along the way, the program touches on Roy’s collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz, his lush string-backed ballads, and his hard-swinging Dixie sides.
Tune in for a lively journey through jazz history, packed with surprises you won’t hear anywhere else!
Friday and Sunday nights at 6, Saturday afternoon at 1 on WZUM
