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What I Like About Jazz

Wednesday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What I Like About Jazz is a two-hour jazz program with an emphasis on small groups, ranging from the 1950s to today. 

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Trio Of Montana Musicians Join 'What I Like About Jazz'

By • Aug 4, 2017
Naomi Moon Siegel's 'Shoebox View'

August 9 will see a very special episode of "What I Like About Jazz," as host John Arvish will be joined by Naomi Moon Siegel, Joshua Farmer, and cellist Bethany Joyce. Tune in on your radio or online at 8 p.m., Wednesday August 9.

Local concert series founder Naomi Moon Siegel announces the new Lakebottom Sound Series that builds community by valuing live music in Missoula. Presenting intimate concert experiences in exceptional listening environments, Lakebottom Sound Series shows foster meaningful exchanges between audience members and performers.

The Sounds Of One For All, This Week On 'What I Like About Jazz'

By • Jul 24, 2017
Tune in for a close look at the collaborative careers of One For All, on "What I Like About Jazz."

One For All is the longest running cooperative group in jazz, now starting into their third decade. Founding Horn players Steve Davis, Eric Alexander, Jim Rotondi, and the Rhythm section of David Hazeltine, John Weber and Joe Farnsworth recently released their 16th album, "The Third Decade," and will be a featured act at Newport Jazz Festival on August 4.

Tune in for a close look at the collaborative careers of this group, from solo efforts going back 25 years, to their first album in 1997, to their latest. Wednesday, July 26, from 8-10 p.m., on your radio or online on "What I Like About Jazz."

Tune In For Montana Jazz And Classic Blues On MTPR

By John Arvish • Jul 18, 2017
Jim Rotondi is just one of the Montana jazz artists you can hear on this week's "What I Like About Jazz."

Montana Jazz Artists are the focus on "What I Like About Jazz" this week. Montana has a long history of great jazz players. There is a wide range of artists from players like Jack Walrath, Jim Rotondi, David Morgenroth, and Chuck Florence, to singers Dee Daniels, Eden Atwood, MJ Williams, and Jeni Fleming.

Pay Tribute To The Late Horace Parlan With 'What I Like About Jazz'

By • Mar 14, 2017
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Jazz piano great Horace Parlan passed away March 1, at the age of 86. His unique piano style was heard in classic recordings by Charles Mingus, Stanley Turrentine, Thad Jones, and many more Jazz artists from the late 1950's through the '80s. Join us on "What I Like About Jazz" on  March 15 for a tribute to Horace Parlan.

Celebrate The Great Women Of Jazz With 'What I Like About Jazz'

By • Jan 30, 2017
Emily Remler at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, Half Moon Bay, California.
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We all know of many great women in jazz, but usually what comes to mind are the singers- Ella, Billie, Sarah, Dinah, we could list dozens of great ones. Most people can name at least a couple of piano players, too; Marian McPartland and Mary Lou Williams quickly come to mind.

But what about all the other instruments associated with jazz?

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