RoCM Playlist: 30 Mar 2024
I was planning to do another themed show this week, but considering some of the technical issues we have experienced the last few weeks, I decided to do a more general show and save the themed show for another time. The station was kind enough to reach out to me and let me know that they are handling it – and I think it’s important to remember that KCSB-FM is largely run by students and volunteer staff who do an excellent job of keeping things going under fairly chaotic conditions. These things happen. Frankly, I was just flattered to know that they thought my show was important enough to reach out to me directly.
Anyway – this week we do have two birthdays. We have an early celebration of Gil Scott-Heron (born April 1st) as well as a late celebration of Cecil Taylor (born March 25th) – with a fine collection of great music to round things out. I know I promised some Alice Coltrane this week, but I’ll hit that next week.
Don’t forget that you can listen online at KCSB-FM’s website and there is an online archive available for two weeks after the show airs.
| Time | Artist | Song | Release | Song note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00:16 PM | Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson | Winter in America (Live) | Winter in America | |
| 4:10:52 PM | Chico Freeman | Look Up | King of Mali | Chico Freeman – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, alto flute, bailophone |
| 4:23:58 PM | Billy Hart | Idgaf Suite | Oshumare | Billy Hart – drums |
| 4:35:19 PM | New York Art Quartet | Rosmosis | Revisited | John Tchicai – Alto Saxophone |
| 4:50:04 PM | Tom Waits | The Piano Has Been Drinking | Live At The Beacon Theatre, NYC | |
| 5:00:12 PM | Donald Byrd | Street Lady | Street Lady | Chuck Rainey – Bass [Fender] |
| 5:07:24 PM | Cecil Taylor | Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come | Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come | Cecil Taylor – piano |
| 5:18:09 PM | New York City Artists’ Collective | New Blues | And You Ain’t Ready For This One Either | John Shea – Bass |
| 5:28:28 PM | Oliver Lake | While Pushing Down Turn | Heavy Spirits | Oliver Lake – alto sax |
| 5:41:19 PM | Derek Bailey | Drop Me Off At 96th | Drop Me Off At 96th | Derek Bailey – Guitar |
| 5:54:00 PM | Tom Lehrer | The Vatican Rag | Live! That Was the Year That Was |
