Dedicated to the preservation of jazz music, a true American art form.

Tom Pethic is dedicated to the preservation of jazz music, a true American art form.

Since 1982, Tom Pethic has been an integral part of the Rochester jazz radio scene. Over the years, Tom has kept straight-ahead jazz in the forefront of all his programs and he has interviewed many legendary jazz artists such as Dave Brubeck (Eastman Theatre), Sonny Rollins (Tralfamador Cafe, Eastman Theatre), Jon Hendricks (Village Vanguard), Les Paul (The Iridium in NYC), Chick Corea (Eastman Theatre), Pete LaRoca-Sims (in Tom's car, as he was driving Pete to a cigar shop during RIJF), and Pat Martino (Tralfamador Cafe). Jazz with Tom Pethic on Jazz 90.1 (WGMC-FM) and streaming at Jazz901.org.

02.22.12

Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

PETHIC'S SPIN:

Enjoy this recent release on Challenge Records by traditional tenorist, Harry Allen.
Rhythm On The River has a river theme and a supporting cast of bassist Joel Forbes, drummer Chuck Riggs, and cornetist Varren Vache. Allen swings harder than ever, but the highlight on this recording for me is the wonderful playing of Italian pianist Rossano Sportiello. Rossano is a very much in-demand pianist in the studio. Last year, Rossano put on quite the show at our beloved Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival's Jam Session, as he sported his prowess with stride-piano playing! Any time one can hear stride piano, it is truly a treat!

Rochester, New York is the birthplace of:

J O E R O M A N O S T E V E G A D D C A B C A L L O W A Y C H U C K M A N G I O N E

and the

One can also visit any of these important cultural venues that Rochester has to offer. Such as the Memorial Art Gallery, the historic George Eastman House, Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester Museum & Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium, Strong National Museum of Play, The Little Theatre, and a tour of The Underground Railroad.

Jazz consists of many colors and hues.
Ornette Coleman

JAZZ QUIZ: Which one of these artists doesn't belong with the others? (See answer below.)

It's a no-brainer!

Billie Holiday sang at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, March 27, 1948.
Notice the price range and the late starting time. This was the
famous concert where she had to be literally pushed on to the
stage because she was so terrified. I was on the stage of the
Eastman Theatre, as I had the honor of introducing Sonny Rollins
during the very first Rochester International Jazz Festival. I can
only imagine how she must have felt on that very night. History
tells us that she was the very first black entertainer to perform at
this sacred theatre!

If you're ever in New York City, check out:

104 East 126th Street, Suite 2C, New York, NY 10035 Call (212).348.8300

the big

new york city jazz clubs:
The Village Vanguard
The Blue Note
The Iridium
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
Cornelia Street Cafe
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
Smalls Jazz Club
Detour
Birdland
55 Bar

I love this picture.

tom's video library
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I - ABOUT DENNIS IRWIN CHUCK ISRAELS w/BillEvansTrio

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record labels: BLUE NOTE CONCORD CONTEMPORARY FANTASY FEDORA HEADS UP HIGH NOTE MILESTONE MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL OJC PABLO PRESTIGE RESERVOIR RIVERSIDE SAVANT STRETCH TELARC

artists' sites: MILES DAVIS SONNY ROLLINS BILLIE HOLIDAY COUNT BASIE DUKE ELLINGTON CLIFFORD BROWN

venues/museums: BIRDLAND BLUE NOTE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM THE IRIDIUM VILLAGE VANGUARD

jazz festivals: OTTAWA JAZZ FESTIVAL ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL

"jazz quotes":

eubie blake ~ If I'd known I was going to live to be 100, I'd have taken much better care of myself.

duke ellington ~ Playing bop is like playing Scrabble with all the vowels missing.

tom pethic ~ The difference between Kenny G and Louis Armstrong is like the difference between skim milk and the milk that's right from the cow's udder!