The A-Trane 2026-05-15 - Kate Hammett-Vaughan In Memoriam

This afternoon's edition of The A-Trane Radio Program is entirely handed over to a celebration of the music and life of musician, educator, and all-round great gal Kate Hammett-Vaughan.  Although she had struggled for some years, she never lost her spirit and positive outlook on life so many of us were surprised to hear that she had passed away last week.The theme is the only track not by Kate - it comes from one of her musical heroes, Ella Fitzgerald recorded live in Berlin in 1961 with Lou Levy on the piano.The bulk of the show comes from two concerts which gives us the opportunity to not only hear her music but also hear her talking about it.  The first comes from a Garbo's Hat concert at Presentation House in North Vancouver featuring her long-time collaborators Graham Ord & Paul Blaney in January of 2017. The second comes from a Vancouver International Jazz Festival concert which closed the Canada Day festivities at Performance Works in 2015.  That features Chris Gestrin, Jon Bentley, André Lachance and Tom Foster.  Those two concerts give a taste of the span of her artistry from straight ahead (but personal) interpretation to some fearless experimentation and vocal artistry.We'll fill it out with some of my personal favorites and unusual gems.  Much love to her family, friends, fans and students particularly her husband Guy Smith who took such good care of her, and the Queens she left behind - Karin Plato and Jennifer Scott.At 100.5FM or coopradio . org starting at 2pm Pacific.If you want to follow along, here's the playlist!  (Look for the broadcast date!)And if you like what you hear, consider a donation to Vancouver Cooperative Radio!The A-Trane Radio Program with your host Nou Dadounon every Friday afternoon from 2pm to 5:30 pm PacificCelebrating jazz & creative music in Vancouver since 1986100.5FM or coopradio.org  Check it out!