Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra

Morehead State Public Radio | By Paul Hitchcock

Published September 20, 2019 at 12:26 PM EDT

Live From The Jazz Lounge

Program #26 (September 22 at 6:00 p.m.)

Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra recorded live at Carnegie Hall in New York City on September 20, 1991.

Featured performers include:

Toshiko Akiyoshi – Piano

Frank Wess – Alto Saxophone, Flute

Jim Snidero – Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo Flute

Scott Robinson – Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet

Matt Finders – Bass Trombone

Rich Flores – Congas

Peter Washington – Double Bass

Terry Clarke – Drums

Lew Tabackin – Tenor Saxophone, Flute

Walt Weiskopf – Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

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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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