Jazz Epicenter 6.7

Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center Honoree, and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson for another journey through the Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , celebrating the finest jazz from the 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. This episode features an incredible lineup of jazz legends and fusion pioneers, including John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Cannonball Adderley,...

Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson for another unforgettable journey through the Jazzcape on Jazz Epicenter 6.7 . This episode features timeless performances from jazz icons including Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Cannonball Adderley, Quincy Jones, Ahmad Jamal, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Paul Desmond, Stanley Jordan, Grady Tate, Nancy Wi...

Step into the Jazz Scape with Ralph Johnson on Jazz Epicenter 6.7 Episode 136, a masterfully curated journey through the finest jazz from the 60s, 70s, and beyond. This unforgettable episode features iconic performances from Gerald Wilson, Miles Davis, The Jazz Crusaders, Chucho Valdés, Maysa, Michael Brecker, Dianne Reeves, Minnie Riperton, and more. From hard bop classics and Latin jazz fire to...

Step into the Jazz Epicenter 6.7 with Ralph Johnson as he guides you through a masterclass in classic jazz from the 60s, 70s, and beyond. This episode features legendary artists including Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stanley Clarke, and Esperanza Spalding. From timeless recordings and live performances to deep cuts and jazz standards, this show explores the roots and evolut...

Step into the Jazz Epicenter with Ralph Johnson as he delivers a masterclass in classic jazz from the 60s and 70s. This episode features legends like Miles Davis, Ramsey Lewis, Pat Metheny, Dionne Warwick, and Quincy Jones. From big band energy to smooth vocal stylings, this episode blends timeless recordings, deep cuts, and essential jazz history. Discover the sound of the Jazz scape—where the jo...

Ralph Johnson presents Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , featuring timeless jazz from John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Nancy Wilson, and more—broadcast on 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV, the best smooth jazz station in America. This episode delivers a deep dive into classic jazz from the 60s and 70s, blending legendary recordings, rich storytelling, and curated selections from some of the most influentia...

Step into the Jazzscape with Ralph Johnson , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary member of Earth, Wind & Fire , as he guides listeners through another episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 — a journey through the finest jazz from the 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. This episode features timeless performances from some of jazz’s most influential artists, including Wayne Shorter , Freddie Hubb...

Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson and George Benson headline this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 with Ralph Johnson on 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas — featuring classic jazz from the 1960s and 1970s, including hard bop, Latin jazz, fusion, and timeless vocal performances. Hosted by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson, this edition of Jazz Ep...

On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center Honoree, and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson takes you deep into the jazz scape — where the landmarks disappear and the music leads the way  Broadcasting on 91.5 KUNV, this hour celebrates the finest jazz from the 60s and 70s — and more — featuring legendary recordings and timeless performanc...

On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson takes listeners deep into the jazz scape with an inspired blend of 1960s and 1970s jazz classics — plus a few soulful surprises. Episode 129 features legendary performances from: Freddie Hubbard – Spirits of Trane Chick Corea – Humpty Dumpty Arturo Sandoval – Guarachando E...

 Ralph Johnson returns with Jazz Epicenter 6.7, delivering a masterclass in classic jazz from the 1960s and 70s. This episode features legendary recordings from Stanley Turrentine, Bobby Hutcherson, Donald Byrd, Ramsey Lewis, Ray Charles, Bob James, Michael Franks, Billy Eckstine, and more. Thoughtfully curated and richly contextualized, Jazz Epicenter 6.7 celebrates the artistry, innovation, and...

This episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 is a masterclass in classic jazz, guided by Ralph Johnson , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center honoree, and seven-time Grammy Award winner. Broadcasting from Los Angeles and heard on 91.5 KUNV in Las Vegas, the program explores the timeless sound, innovation, and artistry that defined jazz in the 1960s and 1970s. Throughout the episode, Ralph J...

In Episode 126 of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , host Ralph Johnson guides listeners on a rich musical journey through the timeless sounds of jazz from the 1960s and 1970s — and beyond. Broadcasting from Los Angeles, this episode delivers deep cuts, iconic recordings, and masterful performances that define the golden eras of modern jazz. The episode features legendary artists including Art Blakey & The...

On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , host Ralph Johnson guides listeners through a masterfully curated journey of jazz from the 1960s and 1970s — an era that continues to define the sound, spirit, and soul of the genre. Broadcasting from Los Angeles, Ralph opens the hour by inviting listeners into the “jazz scape,” a place without landmarks or boundaries, where the music leads the way. The prog...

Step into the Jazz Scape with Ralph Johnson on another immersive episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , featuring the finest jazz from the 1960s, 1970s, and beyond. This episode weaves together legendary performances and thoughtful storytelling, spotlighting iconic artists including Miles Davis , Gerald Wilson , The Jazz Crusaders , Chucho Valdés , Al Jarreau , Michael Brecker , Ahmad Jamal , Dianne Reev...

Step inside Ralph Johnson’s legendary JazzScape as Jazz Epicenter 6.7 returns with a special Holiday Jazz Edition , celebrating the season with timeless classics, rare grooves, and iconic performances from jazz’s greatest musicians. In this exclusive Christmas Spectacular, Ralph guides listeners through a soulful mix of holiday standards and jazz essentials from the 60s, 70s, and beyond — includin...

Step into another immersive journey through the JazzScape with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center honoree, and seven-time Grammy Award winner Ralph Johnson . In this edition of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , Ralph guides listeners through a curated blend of classic jazz from the 1960s and 1970s , spotlighting the legendary artists, albums, and deep cuts that shaped modern jazz. This episo...

Jazz Epicenter 6.7 – Episode 122 is a deep-dive into the golden era of classic jazz , guided by host Ralph Johnson , seven-time GRAMMY Award winner and founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire. This episode explores iconic recordings, influential jazz artists, and historic moments that shaped the sound of the 60s, 70s, and beyond. Ralph begins with a powerful reflection on November 22, 1963 , hon...

On this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , Ralph Johnson guides listeners on another soulful voyage through the “Jazz Scape”—a place without landmarks, where the destination is found in the music. Broadcasting from Los Angeles, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and seven-time Grammy Award winner spins timeless classics from Freddie Hubbard’s First Light and Art Blakey’s Indestructible to Wes Montgomery...

 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center honoree, and seven-time GRAMMY winner Ralph Johnson guides you into the “jazz scape” on Jazz Epicenter 6.7 —the finest in jazz from the ’60s and ’70s (and more). This hour glides from the Jazz Crusaders’ Lighthouse ’68 take on “Eleanor Rigby” to Quincy Jones’ swaggering “Killer Joe,” Miles Davis live on “Seven Steps to Heaven,” and Will Downin...

In this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , host Ralph Johnson guides listeners through a timeless journey across the jazz landscape. From the swinging power of Joe Henderson’s Big Band to the smooth keyboard work of Bob James, the fiery Latin stylings of Chucho Valdés, and the soulful vocals of Kathy Cousins, the show highlights the richness of jazz in every form. Along the way, we hear gems from Pau...

In this episode of Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , host Ralph Johnson guides listeners through a timeless journey across the jazz landscape. From the swinging power of Joe Henderson’s Big Band to the smooth keyboard work of Bob James, the fiery Latin stylings of Chucho Valdés, and the soulful vocals of Kathy Cousins, the show highlights the richness of jazz in every form. Along the way, we hear gems from Pau...

On this week’s Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , Ralph Johnson guides listeners on another unforgettable trip into the “Jazz Scape,” where the sounds of the past still resonate with power and soul. Featuring the timeless artistry of Ramsey Lewis, Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Harris, and Al Jarreau, the set moves seamlessly through classics from Earth, Wind & Fire, Donny Hathaway, and Wes Montgomery, alongside th...

Ralph Johnson curates a stellar lineup of jazz gems, opening with Freddie Hubbard’s 1971 CTI classic “Mr. Clean” alongside Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, and George Benson. The journey continues with Herbie Hancock’s “Butterfly,” Donald Byrd’s “Fancy Free,” John Lucien’s “Lady Love,” and Luther Vandross interpreting Stevie Wonder’s “Creepin’.” Listeners are treated to Minnie Riperton’s intimate “I...

Join host Ralph Johnson for another rich journey through the timeless sounds of the Jazz Epicenter 6.7 , where the finest jazz from the ’60s, ’70s, and beyond comes alive. In this two-hour set, Ralph spins an eclectic mix featuring legends like Mongo Santamaria’s funky take on James Brown’s “Cold Sweat,” Buddy Rich’s driving “Sister Sadie,” and the soulful tenor of Joe Henderson’s “Isotope.” Natal...