Author: myztikt

Some Other Stuff: The Voice of Grachan Moncur III

Excursions presents an archival interview and music from Grachan Moncur III, one of the few, yet prominent trombonists of the Avant Garde’s “New Wave.”(Original broadcast from 5/31/25, with thunderstorm-induced interruptions…
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Disturbin’ the Piece

Disturbin' the Piece is Art Cromwell's two-part birthday retrospective of alto saxophonist Jackie McLean (born 5.17.31) alongside an archival interview, words & music by Archie Shepp (born 5.24.37).Though just six…
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Andy Bey: Celestial Voice

On Sunday April 27, vocalist/pianist Andy Bey transitioned. In tribute, Excursions presented Art's archival interview, including rare tracks and the spoken and sung thoughts of Andy Bey.His contributions were delineated…
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Chi-Congo: Chicago’s Percussion Ensembles

Jazz Excursions w/ Dr. Art Cromwell 4-19-25With its latest release “Spirit Gatherer,” the Chicago based Ethnic Heritage Ensemble celebrates its 53rd year of performance. Excursions presents a retrospective of the…
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Wired Entanglements: An Aural Storyboard in 2 Parts

Excursions presents a unique sampling of music and history - 75 years of genre jumpin' fences... Part 1 Part 2
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Radio Free Athens

Every Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM ESTRadio Free Athens (RFA) is broadcast every Saturday between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m on WOUB 1340 AM, Athens, Ohio, USA. Since debuting…
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RATZO: The Helffrich Studio Session

On April 28, 1974, 19-year-old Chuck Hearne (bass) and his 17-year-old friends Dave Bauder (drums) and Jon Mulzet (guitar), a trio known collectively as Ratzo, walked into Helffrich Recording Labs…
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Suggested Listening ’23: Dr. Art Cromwell

Art shares the new releases and archived recordings he's been into over the past 12 months, part of WOUB Culture's year in review, including Pharoah Sanders, the Association for the…
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