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jazz@kwmu.org Dennis Owsley has been hosting a weekly radio show on KWMU since 1983. He has been a jazz album collector, aficionado and historian since 1958 and has seen most of the major artists in jazz in live performance.
Owsley wrote an award-winning book, City of Gabriels—The Jazz History of St. Louis 1895-1973.
Nearly all the music heard on Jazz Unlimited is from Owsley's personal collection. He is gaining an international reputation as a photographer of jazz musicians as well.
Jazz Unlimited won the Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis Award in the "Best Jazz Show" category three years in a row.
Please email jazz[at]kwmu.org with your suggestions, requests or comments.
For more on Owsley or to view past Jazz Unlimited playlists, visit Owsley's website.
Jazz Unlimited is a unique weekly radio show covering the continuum of jazz from Louis Armstrong to Lester Bowie. Each show is scripted and is based on a theme to provide the broadest coverage of the music.
Jazz Giants for July and August, 2008 will be: Louis Armstrong, Albert Ayler, Count Basie, Kenny Burrell, Benny Carter, Charlie Christian, Bill Evans, Charlie Haden, Johnny Hodges, Hank Jones, Steve Lacy, Abbey Lincoln, Lee Morgan, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Jack Teagarden, and Lester Young.
August 24: Kansas City Pianists (First Hour)
We will hear the quieter side of jazz as we present Pete Johnson, Mary Lou Williams, Count Basie, and Jay McShann, pianists who expemplify the Kansas City style in this encored presentation of Jazz Unlimited.
Due to music rights issues, to play these files you'll need Windows Media Player.
56K Modem August 31: Giants of Jazz for July and August (Three Hours)
Throughout its history, certain key players have heavily influenced the course of jazz. This encore edition of Jazz Unlimited features the Jazz Giants for July and August. These musicians will include Kenny Burrell, Benny Carter, Lee Morgan, and Albert Ayler, among others.
Jazz Events
From the KWMU Events page, browse through all of the area's best jazz and blues events. You may also submit your favorite events to share with our listeners.
Photo Gallery
Browse through a large photo collection of jazz artists. All photos were taken by Dennis Owsley.
For more on Dennis and to view past Jazz Unlimited playlists visit Dennis Owsley's website.
