CROSSROADS 34 – THINK OF ONE
CROSSROADS 33 – KUSH
Leslie Keros brings blues & jazz from the heart of Chicago by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Raney & Kenny Burrell, Lester Young, Ray Bryant, Houston Person, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Mulgrew Miller.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
KUSH
CROSSROADS 33
Leslie Keros, WHPK-FM, Chicago, February 6, 2013 [20205]
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Stang’s Swang
Jimmy Raney & Kenny Burrell: This Way
Lester Young: ’Deed I Do
Ray Bryant: Cubano Chant
Houston Person: Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie: Relaxin’ with Lee
Dizzy Gillespie: Kush
Mulgrew Miller: Saud’s Run
A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WHPK-FM, Chicago
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
© 2013, 2020 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.
CROSSROADS 32 – FINDERS KEEPERS
Leslie Keros with an hour of music by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Clifford Brown, Coleman Hawkins & Ben Webster, Willis “Gator” Jackson, Dana Hall, Zoot Sims, Dexter Gordon, Willie Pooch & Tony Monaco, the Nate Najar Trio, and Grant Green.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
FINDERS KEEPERS
CROSSROADS 32
Leslie Keros, WHPK-FM, Chicago, January 23, 2013 [20191]
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Stang’s Swang
Clifford Brown: Finders Keepers
Coleman Hawkins & Ben Webster: La Rosita
[Willis “Gator” Jackson: Lemonade
[Dana Hall: Conversion Song
Zoot Sims: I’ve Heard That Blues Before
Dexter Gordon: Oh! Karen O
Willie Pooch & Tony Monaco: In My Lonely Room
Nate Najar Trio: Blues for Night People
Grant Green: A Day In The Life
A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WHPK-FM, Chicago
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
© 2013, 2020 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.
CROSSROADS 30 – FEELIN’ GOOD
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
FEELIN’ GOOD
CROSSROADS 30
WHPK-FM, Chicago, November 28, 2012 [LKCR-0030]
Leslie Keros is cooking this week with music by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elias
Haslanger, Christian McBride Big Band, Red Garland, Red Norvo Quintet, Eva
Cassidy, Mort Weiss, Grant Green, Dick Hyman, Jimmy Smith & Wes
Montgomery, and Lester Young
.
FEELIN’ GOOD
[01] Opening Theme: Stevie Ray Vaughan: Stang’s Swang
[02] Leslie Keros ID & Intro
[03] Elias Haslanger: Feelin’ Good
[04] Christian McBride Big Band: The Shade of the Cedar Tree
[05] Leslie Keros Comment & ID
[06] Red Garland: Please Send Me Someone to Love
[07] Red Norvo Quintet: How’s Your Mother-in-Law?
[08] Eva Cassidy: Fine and Mellow
[09] Leslie Keros Comment & ID
[10] Mort Weiss: Bernie’s Tune
[11] Grant Green: Blues for Willarene
[12] Dick Hyman: Carolina Shout
[13] Leslie Keros Closing Comment & ID
[14] Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery: Happy-Go-Lucky Local (Night Train)
[15] Closing Music: Lester Young: ’Deed I Do
A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WHPK-FM, Chicago
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steven Pratt
Special thanks to Holice P. Wood, Celia Sinclair, & Jimmy Cass
© 2013 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.
CROSSROADS 29 – HARD TIMES
Leslie Keros is blowing in from Chicago with music by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lewis Nash, Bobby Broom, Marcus Roberts, James Moody, Joe Newman & Joe Wilder, the Deep Blue Organ Trio, Winard Harper, Jeremy Manasia, Erwin Helfer, and Elias Haslanger.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
HARD TIMES
CROSSROADS 29
Leslie Keros, WHPK-FM, Chicago, November 28, 2012 [20149]
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Stang’s Swang
Lewis Nash: Teddy
Bobby Broom: D’s Blues
Marcus Roberts: Spiritual Awakening
James Moody: Moody’s Blue Again
Joe Newman & Joe Wilder: The Midgets
Deep Blue Organ Trio: As
Winard Harper: Hard Times
Jeremy Manasia: Jerry’s Other Blues
Erwin Helfer: Improvizations
Elias Haslanger: Feeling Good
A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WHPK-FM, Chicago
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
© 2012, 2020 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.
CROSSROADS 27 – HOME BOY
Leslie Keros is on the set from 2012 with an hour of music by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Vaughan, Winard Harper, Chet Baker, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Oscar Peterson, Poncho Sanchez, Marv Jenkins, and Milt Jackson.
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
HOME BOY
CROSSROADS 27
Leslie Keros, WHPK-FM, Chicago, October 31, 2012 [20121]
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Stang’s Swang
Eric Vaughan: On Green Dolphin Street
Winard Harper: Something Special
Chet Baker: Ballata in Forma Di Blues
Eddie Cleanhead Vinson: Home Boy
Oscar Peterson: Blues Etude
Poncho Sanchez: Conga Blue
Marv Jenkins: I’ll Drown in My Own Tears
Milt Jackson: Sometimes I’m Happy
John Patton: Lite Hit
A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WHPK-FM, Chicago
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
© 2012, 2020 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.
CROSSROADS 28 – SCRATCHIN’ IN THE GRAVEL
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
SCRATCHIN’ IN THE GRAVEL
CROSSROADS: WHERE JAZZ MEETS BLUES 28
WHPK-FM, Chicago, October 31, 2012 [LKCR-0028]
Leslie Keros with an hour of music by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Stan Getz & J.J.
Johnson, Marian McPartland, Virginia Mayhew, Dave Specter with Barkin’ Bill,
Dick Johnson & Dave McKenna, Joe Sample, Jimmy Forrest, Jae Sinnett, Lou
Donaldson, and Brother Jack McDuff.
SCRATCHIN’ IN THE GRAVEL
[01] Opening Theme: Stevie Ray Vaughan: Stang’s Swang
[02] Leslie Keros ID & Intro
[03] Stan Getz & J.J. Johnson: My Funny Valentine
[04] Marian McPartland: Scratchin’ in the Gravel
[05] Virginia Mayhew: O.W
[06] Leslie Keros Comment & ID
[07] Dave Specter with Barkin’ Bill: Railroad Station Blues
[08] Dick Johnson and Dave McKenna: Spider’s Blues
[09] Joe Sample: Honest I Do
[10] Leslie Keros Closing Comment & ID
[11] Jimmy Forrest: Laura
[12] Jae Sinnett: Love for Sale
[13] Lou Donaldson: Cherry
[14] Closing Music: Brother Jack McDuff: As She Walked Away
A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WHPK-FM, Chicago
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steven Pratt.
Special thanks to Holice P. Wood
© 2013 Leslie Keros. Used with permission
Crossroads 26: Recorda-Me
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
RECORDA-ME
CROSSROADS 26
Leslie Keros, WHPK-FM, Chicago, September 19, 2012 [20107]
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Stang’s Swang
Wycliffe Gordon: Recorda-Me
Bill Evans: Gone with the Wind
Freddie Hubbard: Red Clay
Lewis Nash Quintet: Eronel
Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio: Swinging ’Til the Girls Come Home
Elias Haslanger: Church on Monday
Nat Adderley: Porky
A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Leslie Keros for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Leslie Keros at WHPK-FM, Chicago
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
© 2012, 2020 Leslie Keros. Used with permission.