Episode Description
On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center Honoree, and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson takes you deep into the jazz scape — where the landmarks disappear and the music leads the way
Broadcasting on 91.5 KUNV, this hour celebrates the finest jazz from the 60s and 70s — and more — featuring legendary recordings and timeless performances from:
- Herbie Hancock Quintet (Tribute to Miles)
- Kenny Kirkland with Branford Marsalis
- Charles Earland
- Diane Schuur
- Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
- Quincy Jones
- Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66
- Joe Sample
- Curtis Fuller
- Paul Desmond
- Lee Morgan – “The Sidewinder”
- Milt Jackson
- Nancy Wilson (arranged by Oliver Nelson)
- Gato Barbieri
- Dianne Reeves
- San Francisco Jazz Collective
- Gerald Clayton
From hard bop to Brazilian jazz, soul-jazz to orchestral big band arrangements, this episode captures the elegance, fire, and improvisational brilliance that define classic jazz radio.
As Ralph reminds us, the jazz scape has no signs — where you wind up is all in your mind.
Be kind. Be cool. Be safe. Be blessed.