Enjoy the jazzier side of the holidays with the Jazz Patio and Smooth Jazz Sunday Night during Mix 96's broadcast of holiday music 24/7 through Christmas Day.
Jazz Patio & Smooth Jazz Sunday Night
It is hard to believe but the Jazz Patio is almost 20 years oldb and Smooth Jazz Sunday Night has found its own niche amongst the various weekend radio programs. Thank you for listening and thanks to our loyal sponsors. Please support our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their active interest in this endeavor to showcase the wider spectrum of jazz music.
Do you have a special request or a question? EMAIL ME HERE!
Thanks again for listening and enjoy. -- Art Monroe
Do you have a special request or a question? EMAIL ME HERE!
Thanks again for listening and enjoy. -- Art Monroe
Jazz Playlists
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Looking for the last show's playlist? We've got them here!
JAZZ PATIO PLAYLIST
SMOOTH JAZZ SUNDAY NIGHT PLAYLIST
Things To Know About Art Monroe
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Birthplace: Chicago, IL...A city known for its own brands of jazz, blues and soul.
Family: One of 7 siblings; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Married with children: 3 girls and 1 boy.
Favorite Song: “Pain” by The Ohio Players (Yes, I am getting old). Think about it…It’s Nat Adderley’s “Hummin” with lyrics.
Favorite musician(s): It’s a long list but at the top…John Coltrane and Carlos Santana.
The one thing that may surprise you: My wife is not crazy about jazz…but she is a great wife, an excellent mother and a good friend…the jazz thing doesn’t seem that important now…does it?
My goal: Entertain and enlighten...with a major emphasis on the entertainment part.
Best compliment ever received (about Mix 96's jazz programming): "I don't think I like jazz but I love your shows!"
Jazz Links To Check Out
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Nate Lawrence is a Quad Cities activist/historian/educator/jazz promoter. His latest venture is Polyrhythms. Polyrhythms has been hosting the Third Sunday Jazz Matinee and Workshop Series at the River Music Experience. http://www.polyrhythms.org/
The River Music Experience offers a myriad of events from Rock Camp to performances by non-mainstream regional and national musicians in the Redstone Room. Check out www.rivermusicexperience.com.
Valerie Davis and Great Sounds Productions bring in top notch artists like Bob James, Najee and the Rippingtons to the Quad Cities at least once a year. See who's coming next at www.smoothjazzseries.com.
