When the Moon Sings

When the Moon Sings

Sat. 5 pm. Music from all over this week – Opa Tsupa with gypsy swing revival from France, the Dane Jacob Gurevitsch and his guitar with a song about France, Clint Mansell of Coventry with the Kronos Quartet from San Francisco, the Brooklyn Duo with piano and cello, and orchestral and electronic music from David Helpling and Roger Eno. I’ve also got a little Christmas music from the Piano Guys, albeit much more cello than piano. Also this week, PT examines magical thinking.12/15/2018

Music from all over this week – Opa...

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Sat. 5 pm. We start with Blue Sun, by David Helpling, with a beautiful guitar lead. The Dallas String Quartet, Ryan Farrish, Steve Winwood, Brian Crain, Brooklyn Duo covering Bittersweet Symphony, resulting in a settlement that includes listing Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as co-composers. 12/08/2018

We start with Blue Sun, by David Helpling...

When the Moon Sings

Sat. 5 pm. Not many people have heard of Yiruma – he plays sweet, plaintive solo piano and is much better known in other parts of the world than here. We have one of his signature pieces this time. We also have Max Richter’s orchestral reflection on the Kosovo conflict, some of the later work of Ramsey Lewis, and some jazz based on the movie Black Orpheus. There’s a string quartet that has made its name outside of the classical realm, and some Kevin Kern too. This and much more, plus P.T.’s grumpy week. 11/17/2018

Not many people have heard of Yiruma –...

Clifford Brown was a phenomenal bop trumpeter and composer who died in a car accident at age 25. His bandmate Bennie Golson wrote a tune called "I Remember Clifford" which became a jazz standard, and the show will start with the Modern Jazz Quartet's version. John Lewis's piano and Milt Jackson's vibraphone blend and riff seamlessly. After that we've got Eric Satie's Sonatine Bureaucratique, Roger Eno's recollections of winter, and John Williams' guitar version of De Falla's music on a short life. There's more of Monica Williams on the flute, and a little Paul Simon too. All of this, some of the usual suspects, and P. T.'s musings on autumn salt life. Join us.

Sat. 5 pm. Clifford Brown was a phenomenal bop trumpeter and composer who died in a car accident at age 25. His bandmate Bennie Golson wrote a tune called “I Remember Clifford” which became a jazz standard, and the show will start with the Modern Jazz Quartet’s version. John Lewis’s piano and Milt Jackson’s vibraphone blend and riff seamlessly. After that we’ve got …….11/03/2018

Clifford Brown was a phenomenal bop trumpeter and...

When the Moon Sings

Sat. 5 pm. P. T. Bridgeport returns this week with tales of faraway places, Oscar Peterson, Gary Schmidt, A Tale of Two Cities and more. 10/27/2018

P. T. Bridgeport returns this week with tales...

When the Moon Sings

Sat. 5 pm. This week, P. T. Bridgeport is MIA … or, well, he’s off on an adventure and couldn’t bring the studio in tow. Sitting in his chair is Leigh E. Rich of Listening to Literature, with an hour of music and musings on the topic of “collaboration.” There’ll be some obvious selections and some not-so … from The Beatles to Buckley, Glass Tiger and Woody Guthrie, Elvis Costello and Natalie Cole.10/20/2018

This week, P. T. Bridgeport is MIA …...

When the Moon Sings

Sat. 5 pm. This week we start with one of Adam Hurst’s moody cello pieces. We have some new names with new recordings too – Gary Schmidt and Monica Williams. We also have the terrific guitarist Yamandu Costa, Stan Getz, and a softer tune from the soundscape/guitar duo of Bella Sonus. And P. T. Bridgeport will report on what disturbed his Wa this week. 1013/2018

This week we start with one of Adam...

When the Moon Sings

Sat. 5 pm. This week, an interview with Roy Yarger, wood artist. Roy’s creations run from crafted gift pens to substantial art items for businesses and residences. Also, Blood Sweat & Tears with one of their lesser known tunes, Richie Havens leads a hum-along, and Roger Eno espies A Paler Sky. All this and those thoughts that P. T. can remember from his week. Join us. 10/06/2018

This week, an interview with Roy Yarger, wood...

When the Moon Sings

Sat. 5 pm. on When the Moon Sings, Michael Nyman writes classical music and operas – he prefers them. But his most listened-to work was from the score of the movie, The Piano. Also, FLOW, FOURPLAY, that and more music, and P.T. Bridgeport’s post-hurricane thinking. Join us. 09/22/2018

Michael Nyman writes classical music and operas –...

When the Moon Sings

Sat. 5 pm. This week, a classic Miles Davis cover of Round Midnight. This one is special because it has both Miles and John Coltrane at their very best. There are also some new names – Charles Van Deursen and Holland Phillips. 09/15/2018

This week, a classic Miles Davis cover of...