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Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra

Morehead State Public Radio | By Paul Hitchcock

Published December 1, 2020 at 10:27 AM EST

Live From The Jazz Lounge

Program #47 (November 29 at 6:00 p.m.)

Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra recorded live at The Town Hall in New York City on December 6, 1947.

Featured performers include:

Charlie Barnet (bandleader) – alto, tenor and soprano saxophone

Bunny Briggs – vocals

Joe Graves – trumpet

Jimmy Nottingham – trumpet

Doc Severinsen – trumpet

Dick Shanahan – drums

Bud Shank – tenor saxophone

Clark terry – trumpet

Don Tosti – bass

Claude Williamson – piano

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Paul Hitchcock

Paul Hitchcock earned his Masters in Communications from Morehead State University and Bachelors in Radio-TV/Psychology from Georgetown College. A veteran broadcaster for more than 40 years and an avid fan of blues, jazz and American roots music. Hitchcock has been with WMKY since 1986 and was named General Manager in 2003. He currently hosts "Muddy Bottom Blues" (Fri., 8pm-9pm), "Nothin' But The Blues" (Sat., 8pm-12am), "Sunday Night Jazz Showcase" and "Live From The Jazz Lounge" (Sun., 8pm-9pm) and "The Golden Age of Radio" (Sun., 2pm-3pm). He also serves as producer for "A Time For Tales" and "The Reader's Notebook."

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