Chicago Bound – Radio Free Amsterdam

May 17, 2022

Chicago Bound 32 – Waterfalls

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
Chicago Bound 32 – Waterfalls
Leslie Keros, WDCB 90.9 FM, Glen Ellyn, IL
DCB Jazz 3.28.22 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

1. Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, “Waterfalls”

2. Sean Dobbins Organ Quartet, “Ooh Child”

3. Mike LeDonne, “The Way You Make Me Feel”

4. Dave Brubeck, “Blue Lake Tahoe”

5. Chucho Valdes, “Three Faces of Lecuona: La Comparsa No. 1”

6. Paquito d’Rivera, “Portraits of Cuba”

7. Thad Jones, “Let’s”

8. Tommy Flanagan, “Bird Song”

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WDCB-FM, Chicago

Editing, post-production & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

May 10, 2022

Chicago Bound 32 – Groove Merchant

Leslie Keros presents the finest sounds in another hour of music featuring Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Vince Guaraldi, Thad Jones, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, Hazel Scot, Marquis Hill, Catherine Russel, Deanna Witkowski, Theo Hill,

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
Chicago Bound 32
Leslie Keros, WDCB FM, Chicago 2022.

1. Herbie Hancock, “Blind Man, “Blind Man”

2. Horace Silver with Andy Bey, “The Happy Medium”

3. Vince Guaraldi, “Blue Charlie Brown”

4. Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra, “Groove Merchant”

5. Ray Brown and Milt Jackson, “Lined with a Groove”

6. Marquis Hill, “Oracle/New Gospel”

7. Theo Hill, “Hey, It’s Me You’re Talking To”

8. Hazel Scott, “Mary Lou”

9. Catherine Russell, “At the Swing Cats Ball”

10. Deanna Witkowski, “Cancer/Act of Contrition”

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WDCB-FM, Chicago

Editing, post-production & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Chicago Bound 31 – Straight Street

Leslie Keros is playing some fine cuts from Harold Mabern, Jimmy Heath, Peter Bernstein, Tony Monaco and Kenny Weaver. Buckle up and take a ride.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

Chicago Bound 31 – Straight Street

Leslie Keros WDCB 90.9 FM, Glen Ellyn, IL ’DCB Jazz 3.28.22 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

1. Harold Mabern, “Straight Street”

2. Jimmy Heath, “Vanity”

3. Jimmy Heath All Stars, “The Quota”

4. Peter Bernstein, “Little Green Men”

5. Tony Monaco, “Four Brothers Too!”

6. Kenny Werner, “A Child Is Born”

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WDCB-FM, Chicago

Editing, post-production & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

March 29, 2022March 24, 2022

CHICAGO BOUND 30 – NEW ORLEANS JUMP

Leslie Keros is playing music from Chicago in 2014 with tunes by Robert Lockwood Jr., Roosevelt Sykes, Eric Norden, Bumble Bee Slim, Mississippi Heat, The Claudettes, Lonnie Brooks, Willie Mabon, King Oliver, Erwin Helfer, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, Memphis Minnie, Lonnie Johnson, and Little Brother Montgomery.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
CHICAGO-NEW ORLEANS EXPLORATION
CHICAGO BOUND 30
Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, January 2014 [22176]

Robert Lockwood Jr.: Lockwood’s Boogie
Roosevelt Sykes: New Orleans Jump
Eric Norden: Gary Went to New Orleans
Bumble Bee Slim: New Orleans Stop Time
Mississippi Heat: New Orleans Man
The Claudettes: New Orleans Yard Sale
Lonnie Brooks: Zydeco
Willie Mabon: New Orleans Blues
King Oliver: New Orleans Shout
Erwin Helfer: Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans
Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson: Red Beans
Memphis Minnie; Down in New Orleans
Lonnie Johnson: Canal Street Blues
Little Brother Montgomery: Louisiana Blues

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WDCB-FM, Chicago
Editing, post-production & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

March 24, 2022

CHICAGO BOUND 29 – NATURAL MAN

Leslie Keros is playing music from Chicago in 2014 with tunes by Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, Dave Spector, Jimmy Johnson, Luther Allison, Cary & Lurie Bell, Big Jack Johnson, and Aaron Burton.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
NATURAL MAN
CHICAGO BOUND 29
Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, January 2014 [22162]

Theme Music
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells: Good Morning Little School Girl
Buddy Guy: First Time I Met the Blues
Buddy Guy: Done Got Old
Buddy Guy: Damn Right I Got the Blues
Dave Spector: Listen Here
Jimmy Johnson: Cold Cold Feeling
Luther Allison: Walking Papers
Cary & Lurie Bell: Leaving in the Morning
Big Jack Johnson: Pistol Packing Mama
Aaron Burton: I’m Just a Natural Man

March 15, 2022

CHICAGO BOUND 28 – OUT LIKE A BULLET

Leslie Keros is playing music from Chicago in 2014 with tunes by Robert Lockwood Jr.:, Billy Branch-James Cotton-Ray Norcia, Buddy Guy, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Burns, Johnny Shines, Little Arthur Duncan, Luther Allison, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, Michael Bloomfield & Al Kooper, Muddy Waters, Studebaker John, and Willie Kent.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
BLUES IN THE NIGHT
CHICAGO BOUND 28
Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, January 2014 [22148]

Robert Lockwood Jr.: Lockwood’s Boogie
Billy Branch-James Cotton-Ray Norcia: Route 66
Buddy Guy: Cheaper to Keep Her > Blues in the Night
Howlin’ Wolf: Poor Boy
Jimmy Burns: Rollin’ and Tumblin’
Johnny Shines: The Devil’s Daughter
Little Arthur Duncan: Blues After Hours
Luther Allison: Bloomington Closing
Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson: Walkin’ The Dog
Michael Bloomfield & Al Kooper: Albert’s Shuffle
Muddy Waters: Garbage Man
Studebaker John: Be Mine
Willie Kent: Treat My Baby Right

March 12, 2022

CHICAGO BOUND 27 – SHORT DRESS WOMAN

Leslie Keros is playing music from Chicago in 2014 with tunes by Robert Lockwood Jr, .Willie Cobbs, Lonnie Brooks & Detroit Junior, Cary & Lurie Bell, Little Walter, Steve Baer, Artie “Blues Boy” White, Elmore James, Big Walter Horton, Koko Taylor, Lafayette “Thing” Thomas, Meade Lux Lewis, Andrew “Big Voice” Odom, Luther “Snake Boy” Johnson, and Barkin’ Bill with Steve Freund.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
SHORT DRESS WOMAN
CHICAGO BOUND 27
Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, January 2014 [22134]

Robert Lockwood Jr.: Lockwood’s Boogie
Willie Cobbs: She’s Not the Same Feeling Good
Lonnie Brooks & Detroit Junior: One Sunny Day
Cary & Lurie Bell: Short Dress Woman
Little Walter: I Don’t Play
Steve Baer: Memories of Albert Ammons
Artie “Blues Boy” White: Hattie Mae
Elmore James: You Know You Done Me Wrong
Big Walter Horton: Swinging Blues
Koko Taylor: Wonder Why
Lafayette “Thing” Thomas: Claim on You
Meade Lux Lewis: Honky Tonk Train Blues
Andrew “Big Voice” Odom: Bad Feeling
Luther “Snake Boy” Johnson: Back Door Man
Barkin’ Bill with Steve Freund: You’re Too Much For Me

February 27, 2022February 27, 2022

CHICAGO BOUND 25 – OUT LIKE A BULLET

Leslie Keros is playing music from Chicago in 2014 with tunes by Bob Corritore, Davina & the Vagabonds, Gary Clark Jr, Eddie Cotton, Henry Butler with the Hot 9, the Planet D Nonet, Robben Ford, Eden Brent, Dave & Phil Alvin, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, Katherine Russell, and Terry Hank.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
OUT LIKE A BULLET
CHICAGO BOUND 25
Leslie Keros, WDCB-FM, Chicago, March 29, 2014 [22106]

Theme Music
Bob Corritore: Mr. Tate’s Advice
Davina & the Vagabonds: You Better Start Prayin’
Gary Clark Jr: Three O’Clock Blues
Eddie Cotton: My Boo
Henry Butler with the Hot 9: Henry’s Boogie
Planet D Nonet: Just A-Sittin’ and A-Rockin’
Robben Ford: Top Down Blues
Eden Brent: Everybody Already Knows
Dave & Phil Alvin: How You Want Your Rolling Done
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne: Out Like A Bullet
Katherine Russell: Aged and Mellow
Terry Hank: Jam Up