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It's Vintage Jazz Week on WRTI

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Published April 7, 2015 at 11:25 AM EDT

Jazz Appreciation Month continues on WRTI! During the week of April 6th, 2015, we're sharing our favorite vintage jazz recordings. Tune in to hear top favorites from Bob Perkins, Jeff Duperon, Zivit, J. Michael Harrison, Bob Craig, and Maureen Malloy throughout the week at 7 pm, 9:30 pm, 12:30 am and 5:30 am.

Listen to our hosts discuss their vintage jazz favorites below.

1. Bob Perkins: Modern Jazz Quartet - "Django" - Django

2. Jeff Duperon: Clifford Brown/Max Roach Quintet - "Sweet Clifford" - Clifford Brown/Max Roach

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Jeff Duperon discusses the amazing match-up of Clifford Brown and Max Roach

3. Maureen Malloy: Clark Terry - "Mumbles" - Keep on Keepin' On Soundtrack

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Maureen Malloy remembers the late Clark Terry

4. Bob Craig: Horace Silver - "Home Cookin' " - The Stylings of Silver

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Bob Craig loves the group that enhanced "The Stylings of Silver"

5. J. Michael Harrison: Ornette Coleman - "Lonely Woman" - The Shape of Jazz To Come

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J Michael Harrison describes the emotion emitted by Coleman in this selection

Check in next week to hear our jazz department's favorite live recordings!