Jim Byers , a WPFW DJ, writer, and jack-of-all-trades, created the series and is hosting it with a different band and occasional guests for each event. Read More
As Latin-jazz legends go, saxophonist Ray Santos ranks high on the list. Read More
In 1986 LILLIAN was honoured by her city with the official title of 'Musical Ambassador' which had not been bestowed on a New Orleans musician since the world famous Louis Armstrong. Read More
"Riverwalk, Live From the Landing," the Public Radio International program featuring the Jim Cullum Jazz Band and high-powered musical guests, hit the airwaves on Memorial Day 1989. Read More
Doc Cheatham was without question the greatest 90-year old trumpeter of all time; in fact, no brass player over the age of 80 ... Read the full Doc Cheatham bio.