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Celebrating the Music of Kevin Mahogany

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 2 - 8) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music and career of Kevin Mahogany, with Kevin himself. He joins us for a game of "Who’s Got the Blues" and "So, What's Your Question" to help us all learn a bit more.

Kevin_mahogany_bw_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jimmy Smith

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 9 - 15) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Jimmy smith, with our special guest Ken Lovern. Eboni has some holiday advice for Santa and Scrooge, before the gang sings the Holiday Blues with the rest of us.

Jimmysmith_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Paul Butterfield

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 16 - 22) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Paul Butterfield with our special guests Tom "Trashmouth" Baker and Matt Hopper. The gang gets dirty with Trashmouth, and all those politically corrected season greetings make for 12th Streets own "Holiday Blues".

Paul_butterfield_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Chet Baker

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 23 - 29) On this weeks episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Chet Baker with our special guest Stan Kessler. Eboni has some advice for Jeb Bush and the award nobody wants, inspires a song out of disrespect for Vladimir Putin.

Chet_baker_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Bobby Watson

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 30 - Jan 5) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the career of Bobby Watson with our special guests, Pamela and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with Pamela to learn the truth about Bobby, and a New Years’ Eve parody helps us all find resolution.

Bobby_watson_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Bobby Watson

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 30 - Jan 5) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the career of Bobby Watson with our special guests, Pamela and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with Pamela to learn the truth about Bobby, and a New Years’ Eve parody helps us all find resolution.

Bobby_watson_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Bobby Watson

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 30 - Jan 5) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the career of Bobby Watson with our special guests, Pamela and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with Pamela to learn the truth about Bobby, and a New Years’ Eve parody helps us all find resolution.

Bobby_watson_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 6 - 12) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

Buckypizzarelli_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Cedar Walton

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 13-19) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Cedar Walton with our very own Joe Cartwright. An appointment with Dr. Pearl is set for a cliff jumping politician and a less miserable actress, and we all feel the warmth of the holidays wearing off as the “Wintertime Blues” settle in.

Cedar-walton-011_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 20 - 26) On this weeks archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim with our special guests, Stan Kessler and Danny Embrey. A session with Dr. Pearl preps Hilary for a run at the White House and a 12th Street parody leaves "The Girl from Ipanema", out of twerk.

Antoniocarlosjobim_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Musselwhite

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 27 - Feb 3) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Musselwhite with our special guests Bill Dye and Trashmouth Baker. The gang sings about their Super Bowl Blues and Charlie Musselwhite himself, calls in to let us know what gives him the blues.

Charlie_musselwhite_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Stan Getz

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Feb 3 - 9) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Stan Getz with our special guest Jim Mair. We play a game of "Ask the Professor" and the "Sax Therapist" helps a couple bring the boom boom back into their bedroom.

Stan_getz_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Wycliffe Gordon

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 10 - 16) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the music of Wycliffe Gordon with the man himself as our special guest. We have an old fashioned cutting contest with a young cat and a blues jam custom made for Wycliffe.

Wycliffe_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Alec Wilder

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 17 - 23) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Alec Wilder with our special guest Rich Hill. We learn what gives Rich the blues and send Vladimir Putin to Serena's School for Scat.

Wilder_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Christian McBride

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 24 - March 2) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the career of Christian McBride with our special guests, Christian McBride and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of "Who’s Got the Blues" with Christian before he takes David "Shoppin For Clothes".

Christian_mcbride_small_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Wes Montgomery

From KCUR | 59:09

(Air Dates: March 3 - 9) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Wes Montgomery with our special guest, Danny Embrey. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" with Joe Cartwright and the Jazz Mechanics try to talk cars.

Wesmontgomery_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Quincy Jones

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 10 - 16) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Quincy Jones with our special guest, the late great Horace Washington. We find out what gives Horace the blues and the Sax Therapist helps a couple of bounce back in the bedroom after bad bit-coin business.

Quincy-jones_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Sarah Vaughan

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 24-30) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Sarah Vaughan with our special guest, Angela Hagenbach. We find out what gives Angela the blues and a lesson at "Serena's School for Scat" straightens out some sideways lingo.

Sarah_vaughan_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Hugh Masekela

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 31 - April 6) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Hugh Masekela with our special guest, Hermon Mehari. Eboni dishes out some advice for some wayward politicians before she gets a little help of her own as Tyrone helps her get back on base.

Hugh_masekela_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Hugh Masekela

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 31 - April 6) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Hugh Masekela with our special guest, Hermon Mehari. Eboni dishes out some advice for some wayward politicians before she gets a little help of her own as Tyrone helps her get back on base.

Hugh_masekela_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Freddie Hubbard

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 7 - 13) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Freddie Hubbard with our special guest Stan Kessler. The gang checks in with Dr. Pearl as she takes a direct call from George W and we preview the new Jazzmark cards to celebrate Jazz Month.

Freddie-hubbard_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live! from one of its birthplaces-- 12th Street in Kansas City, where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy, improvs with the audience and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Herbie Mann

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 14-20) On this week’s archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Herbie Mann with our special guests, Rob Scheps and Jerry Dodgion. Dr. Pearl offers President Obama some sage advice and the gang gets the blues over spring allergies.

Herbie-mann_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Herbie Mann

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 14-20) On this week’s archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Herbie Mann with our special guests, Rob Scheps and Jerry Dodgion. Dr. Pearl offers President Obama some sage advice and the gang gets the blues over spring allergies.

Herbie-mann_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charles Mingus

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 21 - April 27) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Charles Mingus with our special guests Steve Lambert and Clint Ashlock. On the funny side of things, Dr. Pearl prescribes some straight advice to some crooked thinking and we attend "Serena’s School For Scat", an established institution of the jazz language.

Mingus_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live! from one of its birthplaces-- 12th Street in Kansas City, where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy, improvs with the audience and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Toots Thielemans

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 28 - May 4) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Toots Thielemans with our special guest, Randy Weinstein. We find out what gives Randy the blues and learn a bit more about jazz with a game of "Whats Your Question".

Toots-thielemans_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Mary Lou williams

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 5 - 11) This week we celebrate the birthdays of composer Irving Berlin and Kansas City's own queen of jazz, Mary Lou Williams. Concord recording artist Karrin Allyson stops by to talk about her new CD "Round Midnight" and the gang plays So What's Your Question".

Mary-lou-williams_icon_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live! from one of its birthplaces-- 12th Street in Kansas City, where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy, improv with the audience and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Red Garland

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 12 - 19) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Red Garland, with our very own Joe Cartwright. Eboni needs help from Ty to get her back on base and we learn a little more about jazz with a game of "Ask the Professor".

Red_garland_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Fats Waller

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 19 - 25) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Fats Waller. Dr. Pearl helps Keith Richards deal with change and a parody considers what Fats Waller might say about all the present day misbehavin'.

Fats_smaller_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Bob James

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 26 - June 1) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bob James with the Grammy Award winner himself. We find out what gives Bob the blues and play a special "Bob James" edition of "So, What's Your Question".

James_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Paquito D'Rivera

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 2 - 8) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Paquito D'Rivera with our special guest, Dave Chael. Eboni offers David Letterman some retirement advice and the Sax Therapist helps a married couple get their groove on.

Paquito_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Erroll Garner

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates June 9 - 15) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Erroll Garner, with our own Joe Cartwright. We talk cars with Riff and Raff, the Jazz Mechanics, and as the temperature climbs we all feel the burn of the Summertime Blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dave Lambert

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 16 - 22) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Dave Lambert, of Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross with our special guests Kathleen Holeman, Bryan Hicks, and Rich Hill. Eboni has some advice for Bruce Jenner or Caitlynn before we play a game of "So, Whats Your Question".

Lambert_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Willie Dixon

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 30 - July 6) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of bluesman Willie Dixon, with our special guest Tom "Trashmouth" Baker. We test Mr. Baker with a game of "Ask the Professor" before the gang sings the "Summertime Blues".

Willie2_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Louis Jordan

From KCUR | 59:00

Air Dates: July 7 - 13) On week this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Louis Jordan with our special guests, Victor & Penny. The Jazz Mechanics talk out some car problems and as congress does nothing but say no, we sing a parody about it...Louis Jordan style

Louis_jordan_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dorothy Fields

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 14 - 20) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dorothy Fields. In a song parody the Sunny Side of the Street sees the shady side of politics and we learn a little more about Dorothy Fields with a game of "Ask the Professor".

Dorothyfields_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Helen Merrill

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 21-27) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Helen Merrill, with our special guest Angela Hagenbach. Travelling blues man, Ray Bonneville stops by for a tune and some crooked politicians get some talking pointers from "Serena's School for Scat".

Helen_merrill_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Christian

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 28 - August 3) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Christian, with our special guest Rod Fleeman. Eboni gives much needed advice to Donald Trump and Ty returns the favor and helps Eboni get "Back on Bass".

Charlie-christian3_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Louis Armstrong

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 4 - 10) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of the great Louis Armstrong with our special guest Stan Kessler. A session with Dr. Pearl gets the royal baby started down the right path and Anthony Weiner is such a joke, the gang just has to make fun of him.

Louis-armstrong-3_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pat Metheny

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 11 - 17) On this week’s archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Pat Metheny with our special guest Danny Embrey. Our own Dr Pearl offers up some advice for President Obama and a lesson at Serena's School for Scat has all the politicians listening.

Patmetheny_bw_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Count Basie

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 18 - 24) On this week’s archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Count Basie with our special guest, Jim Mair. We see what Joe Cartwright knows about jazz in a game of "Ask the Professor" and then sympathize with parents that have the "Back to School Blues".

Count_basie_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Eboni Fondren and Pete Weber offer up a live hour of jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Parker

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: September 1 - 7) This week is the second part of our Charlie Parker celebration, and on this episode we'll feature Charlie Parker's music with Todd Wilkinson. Clay Jenkins from the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra stops by for a few songs and the Sax Therapist helps a couple from Tennessee trump their tired twosome.

Charlie_young_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pete Weber and Eboni Fondren offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Parker

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Aug 25 - 31) This archive episode of 12th Street Jump celebrates the birthday of Charlie Parker with our special guest, Dan Thomas. We play "Ask the Professor" with our own Joe Cartwright and we hear why football gives Eboni the blues.

Charlie_parker_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pete Weber and Eboni Fondren offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jimmy Reed

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 8 - 14) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Jimmy Reed with our special guest Sheila Bey. Karrin Allyson stops by, Dr. Pearl prescribes straight advice for crooked politicians, and in honor of students worldwide we get the "Back to School Blues".

Jimmy-reed_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Karrin Allyson

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 15 - 21) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Karrin Allyson with the Grammy nominated vocalist, herself. Karrin plays a game of "So Whats Your Question" to help us learn a bit more about Rogers and Hammerstein and a song parody exposes the presidential candidates' favorite things.

Karrin_bw_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Les McCann

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 22 - 28) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Les McCann with our very own Joe Cartwright. Our resident psychic Miss Wardeen helps Justin Beiber and a parody about Fall gets us ready for the change in weather.

Default-piece-image-2 Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Oscar Pettiford

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 29 - Oct 5) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Oscar Pettiford with our special guest Tyrone Clark. We play a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with pianist Greg Tivis from Texas, and Nikki’s man troubles redefine fantasy football.

Oscarpettiford_small_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Kelley Hunt

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 13 - 19) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the music of Kelley Hunt on a special hour, featuring Kelley herself. The gang sings a new version of "Goin' to Kansas City" and we play a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with Kelley, to learn a bit more about her

Kelley_hunt_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dizzy Gillespie

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 20 - 26) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Dizzy Gillespie with our special guest, Nate Nall. A session with Eboni straightens out some crooked politicians and a parody about fall colors help us say goodbye to the colorful John Boehner.

Dizzy_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Zoot Sims

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 27 - Nov 3) This week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump celebrates the birthday of Zoot Sims and pays tribute to our special guest, Horace Washington. Horace passed away this week, and this show is a good example of the great musician and big personality that he was. The "Jazz Mechanics" try some car talk to get it going and the Sax Therapist helps a couple kick start their love engine.

Zoot-sims_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 3 - 9) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

Bucky-pizzarelli-1_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Little Willie John

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Nov 10 - 16) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Little Willie John with our special guest, Sheila Bey. A session with Dr. Pearl teaches us all a lesson and the education continues with "Serena’s School for Scat".

Littlewilliejohn_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Coleman Hawkins

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Nov 17 - 23) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Coleman Hawkins with our special guest, Jim Mair. The Mayor of Toronto needed some help from Dr. Pearl and one of our classic twisted parodies shows a new side of a few Johnny Mercer tunes.

Cole_manhawk_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Teddy Wilson

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 24 - 30) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Teddy Wilson, with our own Joe Cartwright. Miss Wardine helps President Obama thru some mid-terms and public speaking advice is offered to Mitch McConnell at Sarina's School for Scat.

Teddywilson_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Kevin Mahogany

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 1 - 7) This week on 12th Street Jump, Kevin Mahogany returns to our show to celebrate his career in music. He joins us for misleading game of "Ask the Professor" and we learn who's scoring the "NFL Blues".

Mahoganylga_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Eboni Fondren and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jimmy Smith

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 8 - 14) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Jimmy smith, with our special guest Ken Lovern. Eboni has some holiday advice for Santa and Scrooge, before the gang sings the Holiday Blues along with the rest of us.

Jimmy_smith_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bob Brookmeyer

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 15 - 21) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of trombone great Bob Brookmeyer, with our special guest Jason Godeau. Eboni has some words of wisdom for Charlie Sheen before she and her man get into it over football versus time spent with her mother.

Bob-brookmeyer_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Chet Baker

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 22 - 28) On this weeks episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Chet Baker with our special guest Stan Kessler. Eboni has some advice for Jeb Bush and the award nobody wants, inspires a song out of disrespect for Vladimir Putin.

Chetbaker_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Bobby Watson

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 30 - Jan 5) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the career of Bobby Watson with our special guests, Pamela and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with Pamela to learn the truth about Bobby, and a New Years’ Eve parody helps us all find resolution.

Bobby-watson_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 5-11) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

Bucky-pizzarelli-1_medium_1__small (Air Dates: January 5-11) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jay McShann

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 12 - 18) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Jay McShann with Joe Cartwright. Our very own Dr. Pearl takes a live call from George Dubya and we play a round of public radio’s favorite jazz game show “So, What’s Your Question”.

Jay_mcshann_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 19 - 25) On this weeks archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim with our special guests, Stan Kessler and Danny Embrey. A session with Dr. Pearl preps Hilary for a run at the White House and a 12th Street parody leaves "The Girl from Ipanema", out of twerk.

Antonio_carlos_jobim_small_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Musselwhite

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 26 - Feb 2) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Musselwhite with our special guests Bill Dye and Trashmouth Baker. The gang sings about their Super Bowl Blues and Charlie Musselwhite himself, calls in to let us know whats going on in his world.

Charlie-musselwhite_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Stan Getz

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Feb 2 - 8) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Stan Getz with our special guest Jim Mair. We play a game of "Ask the Professor" and the "Sax Therapist" helps a couple bring the boom boom back into their bedroom.

Stangetzsmall_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Wycliffe Gordon

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 9 - 15) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the music of Wycliffe Gordon with the man himself as our special guest. We have an old fashioned cutting contest with a young cat and a blues jam custom made for Wycliffe.

Wycliffegordonsmall_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Nina Simone

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 16 - 22) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Nina Simone and Nancy Wilson. Eboni dishes out some advice to politicians on the run and a Route 66 parody proves that laughter is truly the best medicine.

Ninasimone Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Christian McBride

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 23 - March 1) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the career of Christian McBride with our special guests, Christian McBride and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of "Who’s Got the Blues" with Christian before he takes David "Shoppin For Clothes".

Cmcbride_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Wes Montgomery

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 1 - 7) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Wes Montgomery with our special guest, Danny Embrey. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" with Joe Cartwright and the Jazz Mechanics try to talk cars.

Wesmonty_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Quincy Jones

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 8 - 14) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Quincy Jones with our special guest, the late great Horace Washington. We find out what gives Horace the blues and the Sax Therapist helps a couple of bounce back in the bedroom after bad bit-coin business.

Quincyjones_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pearl MacDonald and Pete Weber offer up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Nedra Dixon. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Nat King Cole

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 15 - 21) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Nat King Cole. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" with Joe Cartwright and the Mona Lisa gets a makeover with a Trump-tastic parody.

Natking_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Sarah Vaughan

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 22 - 28) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Sarah Vaughan with our special guest, Angela Hagenbach. We find out what gives Angela the blues and a lesson at "Serena's School for Scat" straightens out some sideways lingo.

Sarahvaughancompetition_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Hugh Masekela

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 29 - April 4) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Hugh Masekela with our special guest, Hermon Mehari. Eboni dishes out some advice for some wayward politicians before she gets a little help of her own as Tyrone helps her get back on base.

Hughsmall_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Freddie Hubbard

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Date: April 5 - 11) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Freddie Hubbard with our special guest Stan Kessler. The gang checks in with Dr. Pearl as she takes a direct call from George W and we preview the new Jazzmark cards to celebrate Jazz Month.

Freddiehubbard_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Herbie Mann

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 12-18) On this week’s archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Herbie Mann with our special guests, Rob Scheps and Jerry Dodgion. Dr. Pearl offers President Obama some sage advice and the gang gets the blues over spring allergies.

Herbie-mann_small_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, hosts Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charles Mingus

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 19 - 25) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Charles Mingus with our special guest Steve Lambert. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" and later a parody helps the Republicans pick a candidate.

Mingus_happy_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Toots Thielemans

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 26 - May 2) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Toots Thielemans with our special guest, Randy Weinstein. We find out what gives Randy the blues and learn a bit more about jazz with a game of "What's Your Question".

Toots_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Bob James

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 22 - 30) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bob James with the Grammy Award winner himself. We find out what gives Bob the blues and play a special "Bob James" edition of "So, What's Your Question".

Bob_james_jazzmen_jazz_music_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Big Joe Turner

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 17 - 23) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Big Joe Turner with our very own David Basse. The gang plays "Ask The Professor" and uses a Big Joe Turner tune to learn the truth about Trump.

Big-joe-turner_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Red Garland

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 10 - 16) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Red Garland, with our very own Joe Cartwright. Eboni needs help from Ty to get her back on base and we learn a little more about jazz with a game of "Ask the Professor."

Red_garland6_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Mary Lou Williams

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 3 - 9) This week we celebrate the birthdays of composer Irving Berlin and Kansas City's own queen of jazz, Mary Lou Williams. We find out what gives Eboni the blues and the gang plays "So What's Your Question".

Mlw_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Helen Humes

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 21 - 27) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Helen Humes. We find out what gives 12SJ head writer, Paul Seaburn, the blues and Ty helps Eboni get back on base.

Helen_humes1_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Louis Jordan

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 5 - 11) On week this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Louis Jordan with our special guests, Victor & Penny. The Jazz Mechanics talk out some car problems and as congress does nothing but say no, we sing a parody about it...Louis Jordan style.

Louis-jordan_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Carmell Jones

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 19 - 25) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Carmell Jones with our special guest Stan Kessler. We have an old-fashioned cutting contest, a doctor tries to remedy the viral political scene, and we find out what gives Eboni the blues.

Carmelljones_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Christian

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 26 - August 1) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Christian, with our special guest Rod Fleeman. Eboni gives much needed advice to Donald Trump and Ty returns the favor and helps Eboni get "Back on Bass".

Cchristian_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Louis Armstrong

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 2 - 8) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of the great Louis Armstrong with our special guest Stan Kessler. A session with Dr. Pearl gets the royal baby started down the right path and Anthony Weiner is such a joke, the gang just has to make fun of him.

Louis-armstrong-03_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pat Metheny

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 9 - 15) On this week’s archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Pat Metheny with our special guest Danny Embrey. Our own Dr Pearl offers up some advice for President Obama and a lesson at Serena's School for Scat has all the politicians listening.

Pmes175011_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Count Basie

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 16 - 22) On this week’s archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Count Basie with our special guest, Jim Mair. We see what Joe Cartwright knows about jazz in a game of "Ask the Professor" and then sympathize with parents that have the "Back to School Blues."

Count-basie_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.”

Celebrating the Birthday of Lester Young

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 23 - 29) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Lester Young with our special guest Todd Wilkinson. We have an old-fashioned cutting contest, play a game of "Ask the Professor", and the Sax Therapist helps a couple with their bedroom olympics.

Lestery_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Parker

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 30 - September 5) This week we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Parker with Todd Wilkinson. Clay Jenkins from the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra stops by for a few songs and the Sax Therapist helps a couple from Tennessee trump their tired twosome.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Sonny Rollins

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Sonny Rollins with our special guest Doug Talley and co-host Molly Hammer. We find out what gives Doug the blues and test his musical knowledge with a game of "So What's Your Question?"

Sonnyrollins2_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Karrin Allyson

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 13 - 19) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Karrin Allyson with the Grammy nominated vocalist, herself. Karrin plays a game of "So Whats Your Question" to help us learn a bit more about Rogers and Hammerstein and a song parody exposes the presidential candidates' favorite things

Karrinallyson2_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Les McCann

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 20 - 26) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Les McCann with our very own Joe Cartwright. Our resident psychic Miss Wardeen helps Justin Beiber and a parody about fall gets us ready for the change in weather.

Les_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Oscar Pettiford

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 27 - Oct 3) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Oscar Pettiford with our special guest Tyrone Clark. We play a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with pianist Greg Tivis from Texas, and Nikki’s man troubles redefine fantasy football.

220px-oscar_pettiford__gottlieb_07051__small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Thelonius Monk

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: October 4 -10) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Thelonius Monk, with our special guest Nick Rowland. Eboni gives much needed advice to Ted Cruz and Hilary Clinton before the Sax Therapist helps a couple get their groove back.

Monkbw_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Kelley Hunt

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 11 - 17) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the music of Kelley Hunt on a special hour, featuring Kelley herself. The gang sings a new version of "Goin' to Kansas City" and we play a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with Kelley, to learn a bit more about her.

Kh_color_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dizzy Gillespie

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: October 18 - 24) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Dizzy Gillespie with our special guest, Nate Nall. A session with Eboni straightens out some crooked politicians and a parody about fall colors help us say goodbye to the colorful John Boehner.

Dg_small_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 1 - 7) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

Bucky-pizzarelli-08_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Little Willie John

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Nov 8 - 14) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Little Willie John with our special guest, Sheila Bey. A session with Dr. Pearl teaches us all a lesson and the education continues with "Serena’s School for Scat."

Little-willie-john-1-sized_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Coleman Hawkins

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Nov 15 - 21) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Coleman Hawkins with our special guest, Jim Mair. The Mayor of Toronto needed some help from Dr. Pearl and one of our classic twisted parodies shows a new side of a few Johnny Mercer tunes.

Coleman_hawkins_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Paul Desmond

From KCUR | 01:58:00

(Air Dates: November 22 - 28) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of sax player Paul Desmond with our special guest, Dan Thomas. Eboni advises a couple of political has-beens and the sax therapist helps a couple get through the election.

Paul-1_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Kevin Mahogany

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Nov 29 - Dec 5) This week on 12th Street Jump, Kevin Mahogany returns to our show to celebrate his career in music. He joins us for a misleading game of "Ask the Professor" and we learn who's scoring the "NFL Blues".

Img_mahogany3f8b_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jimmy Smith

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Jimmy smith, with our special guest Ken Lovern. Eboni has some holiday advice for Santa and Scrooge, before the gang sings the Holiday Blues along with the rest of us.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Bob Brookmeyer

From KCUR | 59:00

This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of trombone great Bob Brookmeyer, with our special guest Jason Godeau. Eboni has some words of wisdom for Charlie Sheen before she and her man get into it over football versus time spent with her mother.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Chet Baker

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 20 - 26) On this week's episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Chet Baker with our special guest Stan Kessler. Eboni has some advice for Jeb Bush and the award nobody wants inspires a song out of disrespect for Vladimir Putin.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 3 - 9) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Jay McShann

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 10 - 16) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Jay McShann with Joe Cartwright. Our very own Dr. Pearl takes a live call from George Dubya and we play a round of public radio’s favorite jazz game show “So, What’s Your Question?”.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 17 - 23) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim with our special guests, Stan Kessler and Danny Embrey. Dr. Pearl has some advice for A-Rod and the gang finds a new "Girl from Ipanema."

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Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Musselwhite

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 24 - 30) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Musselwhite with our special guests Bill Dye and Trashmouth Baker. The gang sings about their Super Bowl Blues and Charlie Musselwhite himself, calls in to let us know whats going on in his world.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Stan Getz

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 31 - Feb 6) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Stan Getz with our special guest Jim Mair. We play a game of "Ask the Professor" and the "Sax Therapist" helps a couple bring the boom boom back into their bedroom

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Celebrating the Birthday of King Curtis

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of saxophone great King Curtis with special guest Brad Gregory. We test the Professor's musical knowledge and ask a couple of guys how they made America great without baseball caps.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Nina Simone

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

On this week's 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Nina Simone with our very own Eboni Fondren. Eboni has some advice for our presidential candidates and we find out what life is like at 66.

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Celebrating the Music of Christian McBride

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 21 - 27) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the career of Christian McBride with our special guests, Christian McBride and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of "Who’s Got the Blues" with Christian before he takes David "Shoppin For Clothes".

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Celebrating the Birthday of Wes Montgomery

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 28 - March 6) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Wes Montgomery with our special guest, Danny Embrey. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" with Joe Cartwright and the Jazz Mechanics try to talk cars.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Yip Harburg

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 11 - 17) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Yip Harburg. The gang comes up with a theme song for The Donald, and we learn a little more about Yip Harburg with a game of "Ask the Professor".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. This week, guest host Molly Hammer offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Brian Steever on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charles Mingus

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 18 - 24) This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Charles Mingus with our special guest Steve Lambert. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" and later a parody helps the Republicans pick a candidate.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Toots Thielemans

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 25 - May 1) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Toots Thielemans with our special guest, Randy Weinstein. We find out what gives Randy the blues and learn a bit more about jazz with a game of "What's Your Question".

Toots17_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Mary Lou Williams

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 2 - 8) This week we celebrate the birthdays of composer Irving Berlin and Kansas City's own queen of jazz, Mary Lou Williams. We find out what gives Eboni the blues and the gang plays "So What's Your Question".

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Celebrating the Birthday of Red Garland

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 9 - 15) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Red Garland, with our very own Joe Cartwright. Eboni needs help from Ty to get her back on base and we learn a little more about jazz with a game of "Ask the Professor."

Red17_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Mike Warren on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Big Joe Turner

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 16 - 22) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Big Joe Turner with our very own David Basse. The gang plays "Ask The Professor" and uses a Big Joe Turner tune to learn the truth about Trump.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Willie Dixon

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 27 - July 3) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of bluesman Willie Dixon, with our special guest Tom "Trashmouth" Baker. We test Mr. Baker with a game of "Ask the Professor" before the gang sings the "Summertime Blues".

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Celebrating the Birthday of Pete Fountain

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 4 - 10) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dixieland jazz clarinetist, Pete Fountain with special guest, John Blegen. We test John's Dixieland knowledge and find a theme song for the new Administration.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Christian

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 25 - July 31) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Christian, with our special guest Rod Fleeman. Eboni gives much needed advice to Donald Trump and Ty returns the favor and helps Eboni get "Back on Bass".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Christian

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 25 - July 31) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Christian, with our special guest Rod Fleeman. Eboni gives much needed advice to Donald Trump and Ty returns the favor and helps Eboni get "Back on Bass".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Louis Armstrong

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 1 - 7) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of the great Louis Armstrong with our special guest Stan Kessler. A session with Dr. Pearl gets the royal baby started down the right path and Anthony Weiner is such a joke, the gang just has to make fun of him.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of George Shearing

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 8 - 14) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz pianist George Shearing with our own Joe Cartwright. A couple of Washington dudes get advice from Eboni and she gets back on base with some help from Ty.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Lester Young

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 22 - 28) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Lester Young with our special guest Todd Wilkinson. We have an old-fashioned cutting contest, play a game of "Ask the Professor", and the Sax Therapist helps a couple with their bedroom olympics.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Parker

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 29 - September 4) This week we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Parker with Todd Wilkinson. Clay Jenkins from the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra stops by for a few songs and the Sax Therapist helps a couple from Tennessee trump their tired twosome.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Karrin Allyson

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 12 - 18) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Karrin Allyson with the Grammy nominated vocalist, herself. Karrin plays a game of "So Whats Your Question" to help us learn a bit more about Rogers and Hammerstein and a song parody exposes the presidential candidates' favorite things.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of Kelley Hunt

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 10 - 16) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the music of Kelley Hunt on a special hour, featuring Kelley herself. The gang sings a new version of "Goin' to Kansas City" and we play a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with Kelley, to learn a bit more about her.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dizzy Gillespie

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: October 17 - 23) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Dizzy Gillespie with our special guest, Nate Nall. A session with Eboni straightens out some crooked politicians and a parody about fall colors help us say goodbye to the colorful John Boehner.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Houston Person

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 7 - 13) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of tenor sax player, Houston Person. We test the Jazz Professor’s knowledge and a couple caught in a bad Weinstein movie gets help from the Sax Therapist.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Coleman Hawkins

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Nov 14 - 20) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Coleman Hawkins with our special guest, Jim Mair. The Mayor of Toronto needed some help from Dr. Pearl and one of our classic twisted parodies shows a new side of a few Johnny Mercer tunes.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Paul Desmond

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 21 - 27) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of sax player Paul Desmond with our special guest, Dan Thomas. Eboni advises a couple of political has-beens and the sax therapist helps a couple get through the election.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Kevin Mahogany

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Nov 289 - Dec 4) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, Kevin Mahogany returns to our show to celebrate his career in music. He joins us for a misleading game of "Ask the Professor" and we learn who's scoring the "NFL Blues".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bob Brookmeyer

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 12 - 18) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of trombone great Bob Brookmeyer, with our special guest Jason Godeau. Eboni has some words of wisdom for Charlie Sheen before she and her man get into it over football versus time spent with her mother.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Chet Baker

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Dec 19 - 25) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Chet Baker with our special guest Stan Kessler. Eboni has some advice for Jeb Bush and the award nobody wants inspires a song out of disrespect for Vladimir Putin.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Joe Lovano

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 26 - January 1, 2018) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano with our special guest Steve Lambert. We test Professor Joe’s knowledge of Lovano’s music and an Alabama couple gets some bedroom advice from the Sax Therapist.

Lovano_1_small (Air Dates: December 26 - January 1, 2018) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano with our special guest Steve Lambert. We test Professor Joe’s knowledge of Lovano’s music and an Alabama couple gets some bedroom advice from the Sax Therapist.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 2 - 8) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 16 - 22) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim with our special guests, Stan Kessler and Danny Embrey. Dr. Pearl has some advice for A-Rod and the gang finds a new "Girl from Ipanema."

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Todd Strait on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bobby "Blue" Bland

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 23 - 29) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues singer Bobby Blue Bland with our special guest Mileage Gilbert. Two political heavyweights get advice from Eboni and we find out why everyone has the Donald Trump blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartwright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Stan Getz

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 30 - Feb 5) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Stan Getz with our special guest Jim Mair. We play a game of "Ask the Professor" and the "Sax Therapist" helps a couple bring the boom boom back into their bedroom.

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Celebrating the Birthday of King Curtis

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 6 - 12) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of saxophone great King Curtis with special guest Brad Gregory. We test the Professor's musical knowledge and ask a couple of guys how they made America great without baseball caps.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Nina Simone

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 13 - 19) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Nina Simone with our very own Eboni Fondren. Eboni has some advice for our presidential candidates and we find out what life is like at 66.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Christian McBride

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 20 - 26) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the career of Christian McBride with our special guests, Christian McBride and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of "Who’s Got the Blues" with Christian before he takes David "Shoppin For Clothes".

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Celebrating the Birthday of Wes Montgomery

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 27 - March 5) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Wes Montgomery with our special guest, Danny Embrey. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" with Joe Cartwright and the Jazz Mechanics try to talk cars.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Bobby McFerrin

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 6 - 12) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin. Two presidential paramours get advice from Eboni and we find out why Bobby McFerrin is worried, not happy.​

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Celebrating the Birthday of Al Jarreau

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 13 - 19) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Al Jarreau. We test Professor Cartwright’s jazz knowledge and Ty helps Eboni cope with the end of Obamacare.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Nat King Cole

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 20 - 26) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Nat King Cole. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" with Joe Cartwright and the Mona Lisa gets a makeover with a Trump-tastic parody.

Nat-cole-530_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Hugh Masekela

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 27 - April 2) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Hugh Masekela with our special guest, Hermon Mehari. Eboni dishes out some advice for some wayward politicians before she gets a little help of her own as Tyrone helps her get back on base.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Billie Holiday

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 3 - 9) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Billie Holiday with our special guest Nedra Dixon. We find out what gives Nedra the blues and Ty helps my co-host Molly Hammer get back on base.​

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Celebrating the Birthday of Yip Harburg

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 10 - 16) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Yip Harburg. The gang comes up with a theme song for The Donald, and we learn a little more about Yip Harburg with a game of "Ask the Professor".

Yipharburg_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charles Mingus

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 17 - 23) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charles Mingus with our special guest Steve Lambert. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" and later a parody helps the Republicans pick a candidate.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Toots Thielemans

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 24 - 30) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Toots Thielemans with our special guest, Randy Weinstein. We find out what gives Randy the blues and learn a bit more about jazz with a game of "What's Your Question".

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Celebrating the Birthday of Ron Carter

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 1 - 7) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz bassist Ron Carter. Two presidential perpetrators get some advice from Eboni and we find out what gives Trump’s cabinet the blues.

Ron-carter_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Red Garland

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 8 - 14) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Red Garland, with our very own Joe Cartwright. Eboni needs help from Ty to get her back on base and we learn a little more about jazz with a game of "Ask the Professor."

Photo-of-red-garland-009_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Big Joe Turner

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 15 - 21) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Big Joe Turner with our very own David Basse. The gang plays "Ask The Professor" and uses a Big Joe Turner tune to learn the truth about Trump.

Big-joe-turner_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Big Joe Turner

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 15 - 21) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Big Joe Turner with our very own David Basse. The gang plays "Ask The Professor" and uses a Big Joe Turner tune to learn the truth about Trump.

Big-joe-turner_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bob James

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 22 - 28) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bob James with the Grammy Award winner himself. We find out what gives Bob the blues and play a special "Bob James" edition of "So, What's Your Question".

Bobjames17_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Tal Farlow

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 5 - 11) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of guitarist, Tal Farlow with our special guest Danny Embrey. Eboni shares some sage advice with Barack from Hawaii, and we visit the Cole Porter songbook for his take on the current Administration.

Tal_farlow_1_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dave Lambert

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 12 - 18) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of Dave Lambert, of Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross with our special guests Kathleen Holeman, Bryan Hicks, and Rich Hill. Eboni has some advice for Bruce Jenner or Caitlynn before we play a game of "So, Whats Your Question".

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Celebrating the Birthday of Helen Humes

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 19 - 25) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Helen Humes. We find out what gives 12SJ head writer, Paul Seaburn, the blues and Ty helps Eboni get back on base.

Helen-humes-03_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Big Bill Broonzy

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 26 - July 2) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of bluesman Big Bill Broonzy with our guests Terry Swope and
Tom Trashmouth Baker. Eboni has some sage advice for a couple of newsmakers and Donald gets a case of the Diplomacy Blues.

Big_bill_broonzy_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pete Fountain

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 3 - 9) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dixieland jazz clarinetist, Pete Fountain with special guest, John Blegen. We test John's Dixieland knowledge and find a theme song for the new Administration.

Pete-fountain_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dorothy Fields

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 10 - 16) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dorothy Fields. In a song parody the Sunny Side of the Street sees the shady side of politics and we learn a little more about Dorothy Fields with a game of "Ask the Professor".

Dorothyfields_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Carmell Jones

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 17 - 23) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Carmell Jones with our special guest Stan Kessler. We have an old-fashioned cutting contest, a doctor tries to remedy the viral political scene, and we find out what gives Eboni the blues.

Carmell-jones_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Paul Roberts, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Christian

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 24 - 30) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Christian, with our special guest Rod Fleeman. Eboni gives much needed advice to Donald Trump and Ty returns the favor and helps Eboni get "Back on Bass".

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Celebrating the Birthday of George Shearing

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 7 - 13) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz pianist George Shearing with our own Joe Cartwright. A couple of Washington dudes get advice from Eboni and she gets back on base with some help from Ty.

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Celebrating the Birthday of George Shearing

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 7 - 13) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz pianist George Shearing with our own Joe Cartwright. A couple of Washington dudes get advice from Eboni and she gets back on base with some help from Ty.

George_shearing_1959_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Count Basie

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 14- 20) On this week’s archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Count Basie with our special guest, Jim Mair. We see what Joe Cartwright knows about jazz in a game of "Ask the Professor" and then sympathize with parents that have the "Back to School Blues".

Photo-heinrich-klaffs-count-basie-1974-in-hamburg-a1_small Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Lester Young

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 21 - 27) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Lester Young with our special guest, Todd Wilkinson. We have an old-fashioned cutting contest, play a game of "Ask the Professor", and the Sax Therapist helps a couple with their bedroom olympics.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Parker

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 28 - September 3) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Parker with Todd Wilkinson. Clay Jenkins from the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra stops by for a few songs and the Sax Therapist helps a couple from Tennessee trump their tired twosome.

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Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Parker live from the annual Charlie Parker Festival

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: September 4 - 10) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate jazz legend Charlie Parker with our special guest, Bobby Watson. We test Chuck Haddix’s knowledge of the Bird’s music and a couple with statue issues get advice from the Sax Therapist.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Karrin Allyson

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 11 - 17) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Karrin Allyson with the Grammy nominated vocalist, herself. Karrin plays a game of "So Whats Your Question" to help us learn a bit more about Rogers and Hammerstein and a song parody exposes the presidential candidates' favorite things.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of John Coltrane

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: September 18 - 24) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of sax great John Coltrane. We test Professor Cartwright’s knowledge of Coltrane’s music and the Sax Therapist helps a couple make love in their Nikes.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Thelonius Monk

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: October 2 - 8) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Thelonius Monk, with our special guest Nick Rowland. Eboni gives much needed advice to Ted Cruz and Hilary Clinton before the Sax Therapist helps a couple get their groove back.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dizzy Gillespie

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 16 - 22) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dizzy Gillespie with our special guest, Nate Nall. A session with Eboni straightens out some crooked politicians and a parody about fall colors help us say goodbye to the colorful John Boehner.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 30 - Nov 5) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Houston Person

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 6 - 12) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of tenor sax player, Houston Person. We test the Jazz Professor’s knowledge and a couple caught in a bad Weinstein movie gets help from the Sax Therapist.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Doug Auwarter on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Kevin Mahogany

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Nov 26 - Dec 3) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, Kevin Mahogany returns to our show to celebrate his career in music. He joins us for a misleading game of "Ask the Professor" and we learn who's scoring the "NFL Blues".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Paul Desmond

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 20 - 26) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of sax player Paul Desmond with our special guest, Dan Thomas. Eboni advises a couple of political has-beens and the sax therapist helps a couple get through the election.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jim Hall

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 4 - 10) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz guitarist Jim Hall with our special guest, Rod Fleeman. The Jazz Mechanics help a caller with a strange sound in her car trunk and Ty gets Eboni back on bass.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bob Brookmeyer

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 11 - 17) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of trombone great Bob Brookmeyer, with our special guest Jason Godeau. Eboni has some words of wisdom for Charlie Sheen before she and her man get into it over football versus time spent with her mother.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bob Brookmeyer

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 11 - 17) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday and career of trombone great Bob Brookmeyer, with our special guest Jason Godeau. Eboni has some words of wisdom for Charlie Sheen before she and her man get into it over football versus time spent with her mother.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Pete Weber offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalists David Basse and Eboni Fondren. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Joe Lovano

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 25 - 31, 2018) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano with our special guest Steve Lambert. We test Professor Joe’s knowledge of Lovano’s music and an Alabama couple gets some bedroom advice from the Sax Therapist.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 31 - January 8) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jay McShann

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 8 - 14) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Jay McShann with Joe Cartwright. Our very own Dr. Pearl takes a live call from George Dubya and we play a round of public radio’s favorite jazz game show “So, What’s Your Question?”.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 15 - 21) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Antonio Carlos Jobim with our special guests, Stan Kessler and Danny Embrey. Dr. Pearl has some advice for A-Rod and the gang finds a new "Girl from Ipanema."

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Joe Cartright, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Arnold Young on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bobby "Blue" Bland

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 22 - 28) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues singer Bobby Blue Bland with our special guest, Mileage Gilbert. Two political heavyweights get advice from Eboni and we find out why everyone has the Donald Trump blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Roy Eldridge

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 29 - February 4) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz trumpeter Roy Eldridge with our special guest, Stanton Kessler. We try to stump Professor Basse and find out what’s giving Nedra the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of King Curtis

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 5 - 11) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of saxophone great King Curtis with special guest Brad Gregory. We test the Professor's musical knowledge and ask a couple of guys how they made America great without baseball caps.

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ublic Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Nina Simone

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 12 - 18) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Nina Simone with our very own Eboni Fondren. Eboni has some advice for our presidential candidates and we find out what life is like at 66.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Christian McBride

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 19 - 25) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the career of Christian McBride with our special guests, Christian McBride and Bobby Watson. The gang plays a game of "Who’s Got the Blues" with Christian before he takes David "Shoppin For Clothes".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Claude 'Fiddler' Williams

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 14 - 20) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz violinist, Claude ‘Fiddler’ Williams. We find out what gives our special guest, Adam Galblum, the blues while Ty helps Eboni
get back on base.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Al Jarreau

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 12 - 18) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Al Jarreau. We test Professor Cartwright’s jazz knowledge and Ty helps Eboni cope with the end of Obamacare.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Nat "King" Cole

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 19 - 25) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Nat King Cole. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" with Joe Cartwright and the Mona Lisa gets a makeover with a Trump-tastic parody.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Nat "King" Cole

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 19 - 25) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Nat King Cole. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" with Joe Cartwright and the Mona Lisa gets a makeover with a Trump-tastic parody.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Astrud Gilberto

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 26 - April 1) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of the Girl from Ipanema, Astrud Gilberto. We test David’s samba smarts on “Ask the Professor”, and look in on the Guy from Mar-a-Lago.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Billie Holliday

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 2 - 8) This week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Billie Holiday with our special guest Nedra Dixon. We find out what gives Nedra the blues and Ty helps my co-host Molly Hammer get back on base.​

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Yip Harburg

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 9 - 15) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Yip Harburg. The gang comes up with a theme song for The Donald, and we learn a little more about Yip Harburg with a game of "Ask the Professor".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charles Mingus

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 16 - 22) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charles Mingus with our special guest Steve Lambert. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" and later a parody helps the Republicans pick a candidate.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Toots Thielemans

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 23 - 29) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Toots Thielemans with our special guest, Randy Weinstein. We find out what gives Randy the blues and learn a bit more about jazz with a game of "What's Your Question".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Ron Carter

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 30 - May 6) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz bassist Ron Carter. Two presidential perpetrators get some advice from Eboni and we find out what gives Trump’s cabinet the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Robert Johnson

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 7 - 13) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues legend, Robert Johnson with our guests John Paul Drum and Bill Dye. We play “Ask the Professor” and the gang sings the Obstruction Blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Big Joe Turner

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 14 - 20) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Big Joe Turner with our very own David Basse. The gang plays "Ask The Professor" and uses a Big Joe Turner tune to learn the truth about Trump.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bob James

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 21 - 27) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bob James with the Grammy Award winner himself. We find out what gives Bob the blues and play a special "Bob James" edition of "So, What's Your Question".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of John Stein

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 28 - June 5) This week on 12th Street Jump, we welcome jazz guitarist John Stein. We find out what gives John the blues and send off the class of 2018 with the Graduation Blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Tal Farlow

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 4 - 10) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of guitarist, Tal Farlow with our special guest Danny Embrey. Eboni shares some sage advice with Barack from Hawaii, and we visit the Cole Porter songbook for his take on the current Administration.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Doc Cheatham

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 11 - 17) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday jazz trumpet great Doc Cheatham with our special guest, Nate Nall. We play “Ask the Professor”, and help Eboni get a handle on all of those Democratic candidates.​

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celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Helen Humes

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 18 - 24) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Helen Humes. We find out what gives 12SJ head writer, Paul Seaburn, the blues and Ty helps Eboni get back on base.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Big Bill Broonzy

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 25 - July 1) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of bluesman, Big Bill Broonzy, with our guests Terry Swope and Tom Trashmouth Baker. Eboni has some sage advice for a couple of newsmakers and Donald gets a case of the Diplomacy Blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pete Fountain

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 2 - 8) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dixieland jazz clarinetist, Pete Fountain with special guest, John Blegen. We test John's Dixieland knowledge and find a theme song for the new Administration.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of George Shearing

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 6 - 12) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz pianist George Shearing with our own Joe Cartwright. A couple of Washington dudes get advice from Eboni and she gets back on base with some help from Ty.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pat Metheny

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 13 - 19) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny with our special guest Danny Embrey. Eboni offers some sage advice and we eavesdrop on the Squad as they make plans to save the country.​

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Lester Young

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 20 - 26) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Lester Young with our special guest, Todd Wilkinson. We have an old-fashioned cutting contest, play a game of "Ask the Professor", and the Sax Therapist helps a couple with their bedroom olympics.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Sonny Rollins

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: September 3 - 9) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Sonny Rollins with our special guest Doug Talley and co-host Molly Hammer. We find out what gives Doug the blues and test his musical knowledge with a game of "So What's Your Question?"

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Karrin Allyson

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 10 - 16) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Karrin Allyson with the Grammy nominated vocalist, herself. Karrin plays a game of "So Whats Your Question" to help us learn a bit more about Rogers and Hammerstein and a song parody exposes the presidential candidates' favorite things.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of John Coltrane

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: September 17 - 23) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of sax great John Coltrane. We test Professor Cartwright’s knowledge of Coltrane’s music and the Sax Therapist helps a couple make love in their Nikes.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of George Gershwin

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Sept 24 - 30) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of composer George Gershwin. We test the Jazz Professor’s knowledge of of our featured artist’s music and visit the Gershwin songbook for his take on the President's favorite saying.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Albert Collins

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 14 - 20) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues guitarist Albert Collins with our special guest Nick Schnebelen. Eboni offers some sage advice and the Blues Masseuse relives your stress.​

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dizzy Gillespie

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 15 - 21) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dizzy Gillespie with our special guest, Nate Nall. A session with Eboni straightens out some crooked politicians and a parody about fall colors help us say goodbye to the colorful John Boehner.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Dizzy Gillespie

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Oct 15 - 21) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dizzy Gillespie with our special guest, Nate Nall. A session with Eboni straightens out some crooked politicians and a parody about fall colors help us say goodbye to the colorful John Boehner.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pancho Sanchez

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: October 22 - 28) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of percussionist Poncho Sanchez with our special guest Gary Helm. Gary plays "So What's Your Question?" and we find out what's giving everyone the election day blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Julia Lee

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: October 29 - November 4) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues vocalist Julia Lee with our special guests, A La Mode. Eboni offers some sage advice and we learn a brand new version of King Size Papa.​

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Houston Person

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 5 - 11) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of tenor sax player, Houston Person. We test the Jazz Professor’s knowledge and a couple caught in a bad Weinstein movie gets help from the Sax Therapist.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Paul Desmond

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 19 - 25) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of sax player Paul Desmond with our special guest, Dan Thomas. Eboni advises a couple of political has-beens and the sax therapist helps a couple get through the election.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Kevin Mahogany

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: November 26 - December 2) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, Kevin Mahogany returns to our show to celebrate his career in music. He joins us for a misleading game of "Ask the Professor" and we learn who's scoring the "NFL Blues".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jim Hall

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 3 - 9) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz guitarist Jim Hall with our special guest, Rod Fleeman. The Jazz Mechanics help a caller with a strange sound in her car trunk and Ty gets Eboni back on bass.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Paul Butterfield

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 17 - 23) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues harmonica player, Paul Butterfield, with special guest, John Paul Drum. We try to stump Professor Cartwright and find out what gives Washington the holiday blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Joe Lovano

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 24 - 30, 2018) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano with our special guest Steve Lambert. We test Professor Joe’s knowledge of Lovano’s music and an Alabama couple gets some bedroom advice from the Sax Therapist.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 31 - January 6) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bucky Pizzarelli

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 31 - January 6) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bucky Pizzarelli with Bucky himself and his long time music partner Ed Laub. We'll play a game of "So, What's Your Question" with Ed and talk to Bucky about what gives him the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jay McShann

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: Jan 7 - 13) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Jay McShann with Joe Cartwright. Our very own Dr. Pearl takes a live call from George Dubya and we play a round of public radio’s favorite jazz game show “So, What’s Your Question?”.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Joe Pass

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 14 - 20) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz guitarist, Joe Pass, with our old friend, Rod Fleeman. We play "Ask the Professor" and find out what's giving us the Wintertime Blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bobby Blue Bland

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 21 - 27) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues singer Bobby Blue Bland with our special guest, Mileage Gilbert. Two political heavyweights get advice from Eboni and we find out why everyone has the Donald Trump blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Roy Eldridge

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: January 28 - February 3) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz trumpeter Roy Eldridge with our special guest, Stanton Kessler. We try to stump Professor Basse and find out what’s giving Nedra the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of King Curtis

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 4 - 10) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of saxophone great King Curtis with special guest Brad Gregory. We test the Professor's musical knowledge and ask a couple of guys how they made America great without baseball caps.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Jim Lower on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Wardell Gray

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 11 - 17) This week on 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of saxophonist Wardell Gray with special guest, Ernest Melton. We play “Ask the Professor” and get some primary advice ​from the Sax Therapist.​

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Nina Simone

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 18 - 24) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Nina Simone with our very own Eboni Fondren. Eboni has some advice for our presidential candidates and we find out what life is like at 66.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Claude "Fiddler" Williams

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: February 25 - March 2) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz violinist, Claude ‘Fiddler’ Williams. We find out what gives our special guest, Adam Galblum, the blues while Ty helps Eboni get back on base.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bobby McFerrin

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 3 - 9) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist, Bobby McFerrin. Two presidential paramours get advice from Eboni and we find out why Bobby McFerrin is worried, not happy.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Al Jarreau

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 10 - 16) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Al Jarreau. We test Professor Cartwright’s jazz knowledge and Ty helps Eboni cope with the end of Obamacare.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Astrud Gilberto

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 24 - 30) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of the Girl from Ipanema, Astrud Gilberto. We test David’s samba smarts on “Ask the Professor”, and look in on the Guy from Mar-a-Lago.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Billie Holiday

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 31 - April 6) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz vocalist Billie Holiday with our special guest Nedra Dixon. We find out what gives Nedra the blues and Ty helps my co-host Molly Hammer get back on base.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Yip Harburg

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 7 - 13) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Yip Harburg. The gang comes up with a theme song for The Donald, and we learn a little more about Yip Harburg with a game of "Ask the Professor".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Yip Harburg

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 7 - 13) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Yip Harburg. The gang comes up with a theme song for The Donald, and we learn a little more about Yip Harburg with a game of "Ask the Professor".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charles Mingus

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 14 - 20) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charles Mingus with our special guest Steve Lambert. The gang plays a game of "Ask the Professor" and later a parody helps the Republicans pick a candidate.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Nat King Cole

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: March 17 - 23) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Nat King Cole, and meet Brazilian jazz guitarist Diego Figueiredo. We find out what gives Diego the blues and speculate about what Nat King Cole would think of ​today’s presidential hopefuls.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Toots Thielemans

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 21 - 27) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Toots Thielemans with our special guest, Randy Weinstein. We find out what gives Randy the blues and learn a bit more about jazz with a game of "What's Your Question".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Ron Carter

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: April 28 - May 4) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz bassist Ron Carter. Two presidential perpetrators get some advice from Eboni and we find out what gives Trump’s cabinet the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Robert Johnson

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 5 - 11) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues legend, Robert Johnson with our guests John Paul Drum and Bill Dye. We play “Ask the Professor” and the gang sings the Obstruction Blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Bob James

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 19 - 25) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the music of Bob James with the Grammy Award winner himself. We find out what gives Bob the blues and play a special "Bob James" edition of "So, What's Your Question".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Music of John Stein

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: May 26 - June 1) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we welcome jazz guitarist John Stein. We find out what gives John the blues and send off the class of 2018 with the Graduation Blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Tal Farlow

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 2 - 8) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of guitarist, Tal Farlow with our special guest Danny Embrey. Eboni shares some sage advice with Barack from Hawaii, and we visit the Cole Porter songbook for his take on the current Administration.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Doc Cheatham

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 9 - 15) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday jazz trumpet great Doc Cheatham with our special guest, Nate Nall. We play “Ask the Professor”, and help Eboni get a handle on all of those Democratic candidates.​

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Helen Humes

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 16 - 22) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Helen Humes. We find out what gives 12SJ head writer, Paul Seaburn, the blues and Ty helps Eboni get back on base.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Big Bill Broonzy

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 23 - 29) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of bluesman, Big Bill Broonzy, with our guests Terry Swope and Tom Trashmouth Baker. Eboni has some sage advice for a couple of newsmakers and Donald gets a case of the Diplomacy Blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pete Fountain

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 30 - July 6) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dixieland jazz clarinetist, Pete Fountain with special guest, John Blegen. We test John's Dixieland knowledge and find a theme song for the new Administration.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pete Fountain

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: June 30 - July 6) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Dixieland jazz clarinetist, Pete Fountain with special guest, John Blegen. We test John's Dixieland knowledge and find a theme song for the new Administration.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Lee Morgan

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 7 - 13) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz trumpet great Lee Morgan with our special guest, Trent Austin. We play “Ask the Professor”, and the gang works through the Summertime Blues.​

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Carmell Jones

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 14 - 20) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Carmell Jones with our special guest Stan Kessler. We have an old-fashioned cutting contest, a doctor tries to remedy the viral political scene, and we find out what gives Eboni the blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Christian

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 21 - 27) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Charlie Christian, with our special guest Rod Fleeman. Eboni gives much needed advice to Donald Trump and Ty returns the favor and helps Eboni get "Back on Bass".

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Louis Armstrong

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: July 28 - August 3) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz legend Louis Armstrong with special guest, Alex Abromovitz. We test Professor Cartwright’s knowledge of Satchmo’s music and the gang finds out if it’s still a wonderful world.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of George Shearing

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 4 - 10) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz pianist George Shearing with our own Joe Cartwright. A couple of Washington dudes get advice from Eboni and she gets back on base with some help from Ty.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Pat Metheny

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 11 - 17) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny with our special guest Danny Embrey. Eboni offers some sage advice and we eavesdrop on the Squad as they make plans to save the country.​

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Lester Young

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 18 - 24) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Lester Young with our special guest, Todd Wilkinson. We have an old-fashioned cutting contest, play a game of "Ask the Professor", and the Sax Therapist helps a couple with their bedroom olympics.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Charlie Parker live from the annual Charlie Parker Festival

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: August 25 - 31) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate jazz legend Charlie Parker with our special guest, Bobby Watson. We test Chuck Haddix’s knowledge of the Bird’s music and a couple with statue issues get advice from the Sax Therapist.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Sonny Rollins

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: September 1 - 7) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of Sonny Rollins with our special guest Doug Talley and co-host Molly Hammer. We find out what gives Doug the blues and test his musical knowledge with a game of "So What's Your Question?"

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of John Coltrane

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: September 15 - 21) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of sax great John Coltrane. We test Professor Cartwright’s knowledge of Coltrane’s music and the Sax Therapist helps a couple make love in their Nikes.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Jim Hall

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 1 - 7) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz guitarist Jim Hall with our special guest, Rod Fleeman. The Jazz Mechanics help a caller with a strange sound in her car trunk and Ty gets Eboni back on bass.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Frank Sinatra

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 8- 14) On this week's archive episode of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of old Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, with our own David Basse. We play “Ask the Professor” and wonder how our President does it “His Way.”

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Paul Butterfield

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 15 - 21) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of blues harmonica player, Paul Butterfield, with special guest, John Paul Drum. We try to stump Professor Cartwright and find out what gives Washington the holiday blues.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.

Celebrating the Birthday of Joe Lovano

From KCUR | Part of the 12th Street Jump Weekly series | 59:00

(Air Dates: December 22 - 28, 2018) On this week's archive edition of 12th Street Jump, we celebrate the birthday of jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano with our special guest Steve Lambert. We test Professor Joe’s knowledge of Lovano’s music and an Alabama couple gets some bedroom advice from the Sax Therapist.

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Public Radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, 12th STREET JUMP celebrates America's original art form, live from one of its birthplaces, 12th Street in Kansas City. That is where Basie tickled and ivories and Big Joe Turner shouted the blues. Each week, host Ebony Fondren offers up a lively hour of topical sketch comedy and some great live jazz and blues from the 12th STREET JUMP band (musical director Jackie Myers, along with Tyrone Clark on bass and Pat Adams on drums) and vocalist David Basse. Special guests join the fun every week down at the 12th Street Jump.