The A-Trane 2026-07-17 - Ray Copeland Centenary, VFMF Preview, Fort Langley Fest Preview

Bit of an unusual show on this afternoon's edition of The A-Trane Radio Program! We start with a couple of birthdays - Joe Morello takes in the theme and then a feature set to celebrate the centenary of trumpeter Ray Copeland who played with Monk, Lionel Hampton, Randy Weston and more.Then we head to Jericho Park for this weekend's Vancouver Folk Music Festival! A feature set for the great Billy Bragg on the main stage tomorrow night and an eclectic set featuring music from festival artists Kazdoura, Aysanabee, Mitsune (from Japan), Valerie June, Maruja Limón (from Spain), Cousin Harley/Paul Pigat, Sahra Halgan (from Somaliland) and Yagody (from Ukraine)!Finishing with a preview of some music from next weekend's Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival! I'll do a ticket giveaway for Laila Biali's show at the Chief Sepass Theatre on Sunday July 26th. And we'll hear music from Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra with special guest vocalist Joanna Wallfisch at the Chief Sepass Theatre on Thursday July 23rd at 1pm!Festival season continues - at the A-Trane, it never ends!Join the celebration 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!