Night Train

Monday - Thursday at 10pm

Monday through Thursday nights, it’s the best in jazz on Night Train, hosted by KMUW’s Chris Heim. From classic artists and recordings to today’s emerging artists and most intriguing new releases - along with specials, in-depth features, jazz concert highlights and more - Night Train will take you to the best of “America’s classical music.”

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Books
12:07 pm
Thu December 13, 2012

Best Books in Music of 2012 - Chris Heim's Picks

1. When I Left Home: My Story by Buddy Guy (DaCapo Press) The newly named Kennedy Center honoree offered a surprisingly readable look back at his life here, including a vivid account of the tough times he faced at first in Chicago and intriguing portraits of some of the blues legends whose paths he crossed on the way to become one himself.

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Jazz
1:19 pm
Wed December 12, 2012

Night Train Best of 2012

  1. Steve Kuhn/Steve Swallow/Joey Barron - Wisteria (ECM)
  2. Ali Jackson/Aaron Goldberg/Omer Avital - Yes!
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Jazz
3:44 pm
Thu November 29, 2012

Top 40 Albums November 2012

1. George Cables - My Muse (High Note)
2. Luciana Souza - The Book of Chet (Sunnyside)
3. Brad Mehldau Trio - Where Do You Start (Nonesuch)
4. Brent Jensen/Bill Anschell/Chris Symer - Blueprints (Origin)
5. Anat Cohen - Claroscuro (Anzic)
6. Cheryl Bentyne - Let's Misbehave (Summit)
7. Kurt Elling - 1619 Broadway (Concord)
8. Kevin Coelho - Funkengruven (Chicken Coup)
9. Clayton Brothers - The Gathering (Artist Share)
10. Marc Johnson/Eliane Elias - Swept Away ECMO
11. Bruce Barth - Three Things of Beauty (Savant)

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Jazz
8:12 am
Mon November 26, 2012

Top 40 Albums October 2012

1. Brent Jensen/Bill Anschell/Chris Symer - Blueprints (Origin)
2. Marc Johnson/Eliane Elias - Swept Away ECMO
3. Bruce Barth - Three Things of Beauty (Savant)
4. Pat Metheny - Unity Band (Nonesuch)
5. Joey DeFrancesco - Wonderful! Wonderful! (High Note)
6. Fred Hersch Trio - Alive at the Vanguard (Palmetto)
7. Graham Dechter - Takin' It There (Capri)
8. Lewis Nash Quintet - The Highest Mountain (Cellar Live)
9. Nobuki Takamen - Three Wishes (Summit)
10. Towner Galaher - Uptown! (Rhythm Royale)

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Jazz
9:00 am
Thu November 1, 2012

November Feature: The Marsalis Family

Throughout November, Night Train features music from today's first family of American jazz - the Marsalis Family. Though Wynton Marsalis is perhaps the best known member, father Ellis and brothers Branford, Delfeayo and Jason are also accomplished musicians with impressive careers in their own right. They also have the unique distinction of being the only family to have collectively been named NEA Jazz Masters.

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Jazz
3:18 pm
Thu October 11, 2012

Top 40 Albums September 2012

  1. Chick Corea/Gary Burton - Hot House (Concord)
  2. Roni Ben-Hur/Santi DeBriano - Our Thing (Motema)
  3. Carol Welsman - Journey (Justin Time)
  4. Pete Zimmer - Prime of Life (Tippin')
  5. John Abercrombie Quartet - Within A Song (ECM)
  6. Kevin Mahogany & the Dave Stryker Organ Trio - Next Time You See Me (Mahogany Jazz)
  7. Cheryl Bentyne - Let's Misbehave (Summit)
  8. Claire Martin - Too Much in Love to Care (Linn)
  9. Oregon - Family Tree (Cam Jazz)
  10. Luciana Souza - The Book of Chet (Sunnyside)
  11. Fred Hersch Trio - Alive at
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Jazz
9:00 am
Thu October 4, 2012

October Feature: Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny is one of the rare artists in jazz who combines the highest level of artistry with a popularity that extends well beyond the usual jazz circles. He is widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists of his generation and is known for his technical skill, heartland melodies and adventurous artistry.

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Jazz
2:28 pm
Tue September 11, 2012

Top 40 Albums August 2012

  1. Bruce Barth - Three Things of Beauty (Savant)
  2. Kevin Mahogany/Dave Stryker Organ Trio - Next Time You See Me (Mahogany Jazz)
  3. Cory Weeds - Up A Step (Cellar Live)
  4. Sara Gazarek - Blossom & Bee (Palmetto)
  5. Dr.
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Jazz
9:00 am
Fri August 31, 2012

September Feature: Corea and Burton

With a new album together and an upcoming date here in town, Night Train will feature music of Chick Corea and Gary Burton throughout September.

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Jazz
8:00 am
Wed August 1, 2012

August Feature: NEA Jazz Masters

At the end of last month, the National Endowment for the Arts announced the list of 2013 NEA Jazz Masters. Since 1982, this highest jazz honor has been bestowed on some of the greatest living musicians in jazz - among them, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dave Brubeck, Wayne Shorter, Tony Bennett and Jack DeJohnette. NEA Jazz Masters receive a one-time fellowship award of $25,000, are honored at an awards ceremony, and may participate in a variety NEA-sponsored promotional, performance, and educational activities.

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Playlist

February 13, 2013

10:00 PM
Night Train
Artist : World Saxophone Quartet
Album : Rhythm and Blues
Label : Elektra Musician
10:01 PM
Moto Perpetuo
Artist : Paolo Fresu Devil Quartet
Album : Stanley Music!
Label : Blue Note
10:09 PM
Up in the Playroom
Artist : Organissimo
Album : Dedicated
Label : Big O
10:15 PM
Slouchin’
Artist : Lonnie Smith
Album : Think!
Label : Blue Note
10:23 PM
Algo Azul
Artist : Grupo Los Santos
Album : Clave Heart
Label : OA2
10:29 PM
Un Nome de Mulher
Artist : Nilson Matta
Album : Nilson Matta's Black Orpheus
Label : Motema
10:35 PM
Speak Low
Artist : Cal Tjader/Carmen McRae
Album : Heat Wave
Label : Concord
10:40 PM
Que Pasa
Artist : Horace Silver
Album : Retrospective
Label : Blue Note
10:48 PM
Blue in Green
Artist : Ed Cherry
Album : It's All Good
Label : Posi-Tone
10:55 PM
Nitetime Street
Artist : Stan Getz
Album : Reflections
Label : Verve
11:00 PM
Please
Artist : The Fat Babies
Album : Chicago Hot
Label : Delmark
11:04 PM
A Kiss to Build a Dream on
Artist : Louis Armstrong
Album : All Time Greatest Hits
Label : MCA
11:07 PM
Hotel Splendid
Artist : Stephane Grappelli/Martin Taylor
Album : Reunion
Label : Linn
11:12 PM
For Heaven’s Sake
Artist : Harvie S/Kenny Barron
Album : Witchcraft
Label : Savant
11:18 PM
The Rich (and the Poor)
Artist : Keith Jarrett
Album : Treasure Island
Label : Impulse
11:28 PM
Hey Joe
Artist : Brad Mehldau Trio
Album : Where Do You Start
Label : Nonesuch
11:35 PM
Eighty-One
Artist : Bill Frisell/Ron Carter/Paul Motian
Album : Bill Frisell/Ron Carter/Paul Motian
Label : Nonesuch
11:41 PM
Goin’ to Chicago
Artist : Joe Williams
Album : The Best of Joe Williams
Label : Blue Note
11:46 PM
Ruby My Dear
Artist : Claire Daly Quartet
Album : Baritone Monk
Label : NCB Jazz
11:51 PM
These Foolish Things
Artist : Lester Young
Album : with the Oscar Peterson Trio
Label : Verve
11:55 PM
Aunt Hagar’s Blues
Artist : Louis Armstrong
Album : Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy
Label : Columbia/Legacy