Arts/Culture

Gil Parris

Morehead State Public Radio | By Paul Hitchcock

Published April 28, 2019 at 12:13 AM EDT

Sunday Night Jazz Showcase

Program #248 (April 28 at 8:00 p.m.)

Grammy-nominated guitar virtuoso Gil Parris, is known for his special blend of blues, jazz, rock and smooth jazz.

Parris has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and sideman with major artists like Dr.John, Blood, Sweat and Tears, David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell and Toni Braxton.

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Arts/Culture

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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