Riverwalk Jazz

Wednesdays at 9PM

Riverwalk Jazz, hosted by the award-winning storyteller David Holt and bandleader Jim Cullum, explores the early years of jazz — from turn-of-the-century blues and cakewalks, to the small swing ensembles of the 1920s and '30s.

Riverwalk Jazz can be heard Wednesdays at 9PM on JAZZ.FM91.

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March 3, 2010 (show 182)   Crazy Rhythm: Red Nichols and His Five Pennies

The Five Pennies, The Red Heads, and The Charleston Chasers are a handful of small groups cornetist Red Nichols led in New York recording sessions in the 20s. Join The Jim Cullum Jazz Band for a look at Red Nichols, who helped forge a new sophisticated, big city sound.

March 10, 2010 (show 183) Behind Every Great Man: Lil Hardin & Louis Armstrong

An intimate glimpse at the most famous marriage in jazz history.  Lil Hardin shares stories of her relationship with Louis Armstrong and how their seven years together helped launch him to stardom.  The Jim Cullum Jazz Band adds their musical touch with performances from Armstrong's Hot Fives and Hot Seven repertoire.

March 17, 2010 (show 184) Keeping It Hot: With Trumpeter Bria Skonberg & Clarinetist Dave Bennett

The Jim Cullum Jazz Band takes the stage to jam with the 20-somethings of classic American jazz; trumpeter Bria Skonberg and clarinetist Dave Bennett, who have embraced classic jazz and are doing much to keep the music alive.


March 24, 2010 (show 185)   Not Just Another Pretty Face: 'Girl Singers' of the Big Band Era

As the 'girl singers' of the day; Helen Ward, Ivy Anderson, Billie, Ella and more all made their mark in front of Big Band Era bandleaders like Artie Shaw and Count Basie.  But many went on to break the 'just another pretty face' stereotype to become legendary vocalists in their own right.


March 31, 2010 (show 186)    Let's Talk Jazz: A Conversation with Gary Giddins

The progression of jazz and its lasting affect on American culture is the focus.  The Jim Cullum Jazz Band welcomes jazz critic and award-winning author Gary Giddins to discuss his new book, Jazz which navigates through 100 years of the music, from New Orleans through swing, bebop and beyond.