A celebration of August jazz birthdays with a playlist that pairs together artists who share the very same birthday.
We'll begin with two musicians born on August 21st: the incomparable Count Basie, and the warm, lyrical trumpet artistry of Art Farmer.
August 3rd brings together the timeless voice of Tony Bennett and the bebop-inspired vocal virtuosity of Eddie Jefferson, one of the pioneers of vocalese.
We'll also celebrate two icons born on August 29th—Charlie Parker, whose revolutionary improvisations forever changed the language of jazz, and the unforgettable Dinah Washington.
Along the way, we'll hear the elegant interplay of Pittsburgh pianist Craig Davis with bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton, salute the dazzling trombone of Frank Rosolino, enjoy the refined collaboration of Nancy Wilson and pianist George Shearing, and feature the brilliant trumpet work of Benny Bailey.
We'll wrap things up with Australian multi-instrumentalist James Morrison joined by guitar legend Herb Ellis and Jeff Hamilton on a joyful take of "You Are My Sunshine."
Birthday connections, and a celebration of the remarkable artists whose August birthdays have helped shape the sound of jazz for generations., Friday and Sunday night at 6, Saturday at 1 on WZUM
