The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

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Airs at: Sat, 02/15/2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Airs at: Sat, 05/03/2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Hosted by:

Yugen

Produced by:

KBOO

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The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

Every Saturday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Post modern representations of improvisation, across dramatic modes, and re-imagined spaces of diverse music genre. Hosted by The Motif, aka Yugen Kelsaw.

Streams:

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Program status:

Current

Farnell Newton and the PDX Jazz Festival

Airs at: Sat, 02/23/2019 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Produced for: The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

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Substitute Host Rick Mitchell will interview Farnell Newton, performing at the PDX Jazz Fest that night, opening for Patrice Rushen Read more

Jazz Horn: Brazilian Soulful Stylings

Airs at: Sat, 02/16/2019 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Produced for: The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

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Yugen Rahsad takes you on a soulful international jazz journey... Plus a 4pm interview with sax player Eldon T Jones as a walk up to his PDX Jazz performance https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156464253613005&id=587668004 Read more

The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility on 02/09/19

Airs at: Sat, 02/09/2019 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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Space Jazz: From Sun Ra to Eddie Henderson

Airs at: Sat, 02/02/2019 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Produced for: The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

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Now the experimental side of the music. Replete with touches of the Avant Guard, and the Electronic wave. A magic carpet ride awaits... Read more

Strumming My Face With His Fingers: Runs, Frets, and Melodies

Airs at: Sat, 01/26/2019 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Produced for: The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

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Guitar is an instrument of great range. Bending notes, single harmony, and chordal melodies...Its sound is romantic and declarative. Tune in when we explore multiple approaches from various musicians, that allure with their unique approach. " Killing me softly... With song. Read more

JAZZ Music's Hidden Voodoo & The Postmodern Moment

Airs at: Sat, 01/19/2019 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Produced for: The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

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Back in the day when Congo Square is the epicenter of artistic expression. When music's exclusive role is to interrogate myriad moans, chants, cries, and people tropes in an integrative moment of protest, spirituality, and healing. Voices and souls from the Underground, th... Read more

Jazz Tribute to The Beatles 2019

Airs at: Sat, 01/12/2019 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Produced for: The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

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The British Invasion to the United States changed the course of pop, rock, and contemporary music in the sixties. Moving forward the four British lads responsible created a songbook unrivaled. And that sunrise in post modernity caught the attention of the Jazz artist. Tune ... Read more