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It’s a Soul Jazz Spectrum Extended Jam Edition, with long, in-the-pocket tracks from Grant Green, Dennis Coffey, Horace Silver, and Les McCann, tonite at 9 with Chuck Ingersoll. Tune in, log on, and turn on with one hour of great grooves. Photo credit: Omnivore Records

The Blues Spectrum is on tonight at 7. One of the many reasons to become a member of Jazz90.1 right now by going to our website Jazz901.org. Simple, easy & satisfying knowing you helped keep us on the air and on-line. Please do join us!

Check out Big Road Blues Sunday @ 5 for another installment of great recording sessions as we journey to Charlotte, NC, for some great blues recorded in that city between 1927-1945. Artists featured: Luke Jordan, Andrew & Jim Baxter, Eddy Kelly's Washboard Band & many others.

It's the Goin' Hollywood Edition of Broadway At Its Best. Yup, today from 3-5pm, I'm spinnin' another MGM salute (that means Gene/Frank/Judy/and Fred!), ANNNND hoping you'll help support Jazz90.1 with a donation! Call or Click Today! (Photo: MGM)

Throughout this pledge drive, we'll be sharing special messages from many of our DJ's. Here's Jazz90.1 Broadway host Kim Corcoran explaining why we need your support. Call 585-966-5299 or donate online at jazz901.org today. Hear Kim every Sunday at 3 p.m. on Jazz90.1.

Today in #Jazz History: Multi-instrumentalist Sidney Bechet overdubs records a one-man band version of Sheik of Araby, 1941. Pianist Hal Galper born 1938 in MA. Pianist Jimmy Rowles records his last album, Lilac Time 1994. (Photo Source Discogs)

Rochester’s Jazz Station. For over 46 years.

Today in #Jazz History: Alto saxophonist Charlie Parker records Embraceable You, 1947. Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims born 1925 in Inglewood, CA. Composer, arranger and trumpeter Neal Hefti born 1922 in Hastings, NE. (Photo Source The New York Times)

Listen to Smooth Grooves tonight at 10 p.m. with host Rankin Shaver. He'll have music from Najee, Will Downing, Richard Elliot, Brian McKnight, George Howard and Joyce Cooling.

Are you ready for some new music? Check out some selections into the stacks here at Jazz90.1 this week. We highlight Ian Hendrickson-Smith's latest project, "The Lowdown." http://ow.ly/bk1V50C5t8u

On this week’s Ronnie Scott’s Radio Show, Ian Shaw talks to the wonderful UK singer #RayEstaire about her new music, influences & much more, plus we’ve new music from Manchester’s #JerseyStreet - Wednesday from 9pm | @officialronnies @ianshawjazz @UbuntuMusicJazz @SOUKMusic |

Tonight at 6:00 p.m. Scott Ferris will have the music upbeat and swinging to close out hump day including tunes by Professor Longhair, Les McCann, Louis Prima and The Rippingtons. (Photo: Andrew Gilbert)

Tonight on Jazz@Eastman - Past, Present & Future on Jazz90.1, we feature a performance by Danilo Perez with the Eastman Jazz Ensemble from 2018. Don't miss it at 8 p.m. on Jazz90.1.

Our thank you gifts for this pledge drive are pretty amazing. When you donate to Jazz90.1, you can choose from gifts including CD's, clothing items, facemasks, bags, mugs and so much more. Remember - gifts are only available until 10/30. Donate today!

Today in #Jazz History: Guitarist Philip Catherine born 1942 in London, England. Trombonist Bill Harris born 1916 in Philadelphia, PA. Composer and arranger Chico O'Farrill born 1921 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo Source Concord)

Tonight on North Star Sounds, we feature the soulful musical explorations of saxophonist and composer Joe McPhee. Tonight, 9 p.m. to midnight on Member Supported Jazz90.1. Pledges can be made at jazz901.org.

Tune in tonight at 7:30pm to catch the Eastman Jazz Ensemble’s first concert of the semester. Livestream from Kodak Hall at esm.rochester.edu/live

It's the end of October, which means we're wrapping up our month-long celebration of Joe Fonda, who has played the store more than anyone. Tonight on "Bop Shop Live," we're playing Joe's concert with 3DOM Factor - also featuring John Irabagon, and Barry Altschul.

Supporting Jazz90.1 can fit any budget. Our popular Jazz-O-Matic level allows you to pledge as little as $10.00 per month, all while enjoying our great thank you gifts. Ready to become a part of the family? Please call now. 585-966-5299 or donate online.