Oscar Peterson

Duke Ellington with President Truman at the White House on Sept. 29, 1950 — studying the original score of the 'Portrait of New York Suite,' which Ellington wrote under commission from Arturo Toscanini.

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From patriotic anthems to freedom songs to soul-jazz staples, WRTI has your soundtrack for the Fourth of July. Here are some highlights.

Arts Desk

Jazz Album of the Week: We Can't Get Enough of Louis Armstrong—Pops Is Tops!

November 25, 2019 Satchmo. Dippermouth. Pops. All nicknames used to address one of the most influential artists in jazz history—Louis Armstrong. To honor…

WRTI Spotlight

Three of Your Favorite Jazz Pianists were Born in August: Let's Celebrate!

What are some exciting events that have happened in the month of August? In 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Southampton, England with 102 Pilgrims. In…

Arts Desk

Oscar Peterson, The Wonderful Wizard Of The Piano!

Bob Perkins

When WRTI Jazz Host Bob Perkins talks about one of his all-time favorite pianists, what does he call him? The Wonderful Wizard of OZcar! One of the great…

WRTI Spotlight

WRTI Jazz Hosts Share Their Favorite Live Recordings!

Our Jazz Appreciation Month celebration continues this week as we present our favorite live jazz recordings. Tune in during the week of April 13th at 7…

CD Selections

Maureen Malloy Recommends...

Oscar Peterson: UnmistakableA Zenph Re-PerformanceThere is nothing quite like listening to Oscar Peterson play the piano. The man was a true musical…