The A-Trane 2026-05-22 - Christian McBride, HRO w Anna Webber, Miles@100

Buncha previews on this afternoon's edition of The A-Trane Radio Program with music by Christian McBride and Ursa Major featuring the inestimable Nicole Glover coming to the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University this Wednesday at the behest of our friends over at Infidels Jazz with an opening set from Arvind Ramdas.  The Hard Rubber Orchestra is featuring New Music from Young Composers Anna Webber, Matt Choboter and Noah Franche-Nolan at the SFU Goldcorp Centre - we'll feature music by all 3 with a set dedicated to Anna Webber that includes music from John Hollenbeck's fun quartet GEORGE and performances from the Webber-Morris Big Band.  Birthdays abound - Sun Ra takes in the theme to observe the 114th anniversary of his arrival on the planet and our opening set takes a nod to the Centenary of Miles Davis this week with films & live music at the VIFF Theatre on Sunday & Tuesday (more Infidelism!).We'll have nods to Anthony Stanco and Angela Verbrugge/ Ray Gallon who are at Frankie's this weekend - the latter duo kicking off a Canadian tour.  And finish with a nod to the tragic passing of cellist Cris Derksen.Don't nod off - nod on!  At 100.5FM or coopradio . org - music worth staying up for!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!