CHILLI JAZZ RADIO NEWS
STAR-SPANGLED RADIO HOUR
Wednesday 25th February 5pm
Friday 5pm, Sunday 12pm
Ray McKinley
Jazz Drummer and Bandleader
Ray McKinley, born June 18, 1910, in Fort Worth, Texas, was a renowned American drummer, vocalist, and bandleader whose influence shaped the jazz and swing era.
McKinley began with The Jolly Jazz Band in Dallas-Fort Worth, left home at 15, and worked with Milt Shaw’s Detroiters and Smith Ballew’s band, where he met Glenn Miller in 1929. Their friendship lasted until Miller’s death in 1944.
In 1934, McKinley and Miller joined the Dorsey Brothers’ Orchestra. After Miller departed, McKinley stayed with Jimmy Dorsey until 1939, then joined Will Bradley’s band as co-leader, recording the hit “Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar” in early 1940.
The Louis Dowdeswell Podcast
Wednesday's 6pm
Wednesday's 6pm - 8pm Friday 01.00am, Sunday 5pm
THE JAZZ SET
WITH TOM STEVENS
Wednesday 25th February 8.00pm
NOT TO BE MISSED DRIVING HOME WITH TOM
Thursday's 5pm
TODD'S TURNTABLE
THURSDAY'S 8PM
FRIDAY 2AM & 7PM, SUNDAY 4PM,
Do not miss the brilliant Tod Gordon and his themed shows
RECORD OF THE WEEK
Fred Astaire joins AVID Four Classic Albums Jazz Hall of Fame with this classic jazz album from 1953
Fred Astaire Jazz Interpretations of the Great American Songbook a Landmark Jazz Album
Fred Astaire’s jazz interpretations of the Great American Songbook, featuring Oscar Peterson and the Jazz at the Philharmonic group, blend engaging song introductions and tap dancing with top-tier musicianship. Produced by Norman Granz in 1953, with a line-up including Peterson, Barney Kessel, Flip Phillips, Charlie Shavers, Ray Brown, and Alvin Stoller, this album earned Astaire a place in the AVID Jazz Hall of Fame. While his earlier recordings are iconic, this collaboration showcases Astaire’s remarkable adaptability to jazz. Granz praised the project for exhibiting Astaire’s personality and described these recordings as among Astaire’s finest.
The Michele Monro Podcast
The 1st Thursday of every month 7pm -8pm
Michelle Monro talks about her father the legendary singer Matt Monro.
The Big Band Heat
WITH TOM STEVENS
Saturday's 2.00pm, 8pm Sunday & Monday 2pm
NOW YOU HAS "JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ"
WITH JOHN PETTERS
Saturday 7pm
Sunday 7pm, Monday 7pm, Tuesday 12am, Wednesday 5am
Saturday's 8pm
Sunday 2pm Monday 4am, Tuesday 6pm
Join David Harding-Price tonight
MEET THE PRESENTERS
Presenters
Louis Dowdeswell
The Louis Dowdeswell Podcast Wednesday's 6pm - 8pm Friday 01.00am, Sunday 5pm Louis talks about all things trumpet and interviews some of the biggest trumpet stars on the planet
DENNIS M. SPRAGG STAR-SPANGLED RADIO HOUR
With the Permission of Dennis M Spragg co-ordinator of the Glenn Miller Collections at the American Music Research Center, University of Colorado Boulder, we present The Star-Spangled Radio Hour which has become one of the most popular big band programs available in the world since it went on the air in April 2010 and is the weekly “go to” spot for big band enthusiasts who enjoy original broadcasts.
DAVID HARDING PRICE - SAPPHIRE SOUNDS
DAVID HARDING PRICE
Todd Gordon Presenter of "TODD's TURNTABLE"
Todd Gordon Presenter of "TODD's TURNTABLE"
John Petters Presents "NOW YOU HAS JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ" 8pm Every Saturday and also on the 12pm Sunday Rewind
John Petters Presents "Now You Have Jazz" Every Saturday 8pm and on rewind Sundays
Nicola Farnon co Host with Tom on Christmas Day shows
Widely recognised as one of the classiest Jazz and Swing singers and/or double bassists in the UK, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nicola Farnon has a remarkable musical pedigree, both parents being professional classical musicians and her great uncle no less than the late Robert Farnon. Originally raised classically on the cello and the piano, Nicola started singing and playing double bass in her twenties which led to a jazz career spanning 25 years (so far!).
Thomas Stevens - Lead Presenter and Owner of Chilli Jazz Radio
Gary Stevens MCGI BA LRSM - Manager & Presenter
Manager & Presenter
