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1. 22

   Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank and Paul Jackson Jr.

   Paul Jackson Jr. Though Paul never got to meet or work with Wes Montgomery, one of his chief guitar influences, he has forged professional relationships with all the others who touched his formative years, including Earl Klugh, George Benson, Ray Parker Jr., Al McKay and Lee Ritenour. Since...

   Jul 23, 2015

   1h 00m
2. 21

   Jazz Sojourn with music of Paul Jackson Jr.

   Paul Jackson, Jr. is a fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. Jackson knew by the age of fifteen that he wanted to become a professional musician. He attended the University of Southern California, majoring in music. In addition to…

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   Jul 18, 2015

   57m
3. 20

   Jazz Sojourn Part 2 of Rachelle Ferrell

   Rachelle Ferrell is unquestionably one of the most dynamic talents in contemporary pop music. Very few vocal artists in the industry have Ferrell’s potent combination of range, phrasing, and musicianship. Ferrell first emerged in the states with her R&B debut Rachelle Ferrell (1992), a solid...

   Jun 27, 2015

   1h 00m
4. 19

   Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank of the music of Rachelle Ferrell

   Rachelle Ferrell (born May 21, 1964, Berwyn, Pennsylvania) is an American vocalist and musician.[1] Although she has had some success in the mainstream R&B, pop, gospel, and classical music scene, she is noted for her talents as a contemporary jazz singer. Ferrell began singing at age six, and...

   Jun 20, 2015

   59m
5. 18

   Jazz Sojourn Part 2 of the music of Bobby Caldwell with LaDor Frank

   Welcome back for Part 2 of Jazz Sojourn with LaDor Frank. We will continue with the music of Bobby Caldwell on Jazz Sojourn.

   Jun 13, 2015

   59m
6. 17

   Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank on the music of Bobby Caldwell

   Bobby Caldwell was born in Manhattan to Bob and Carolyn Caldwell, the hosts of Suppertime, an early television variety show. Living in Memphis and, chiefly, Miami (which he has called an influential "dumping ground" for all kinds of music), he took up piano and guitar as a preteen. Forming his…

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   Jun 6, 2015

   1h 00m
7. 16

   Jazz Sojourn Herbie Hancock

   This week's guest on Jazz Sojourn is the music of Herbie Hancock. He is an American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer. Starting his career with jazz legend Donald Byrd, he shortly thereafter joined the Miles Davis Quintet where Hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm...

   Jun 1, 2015

   1h 00m
8. 15

   E.T. Hawkins interview with Vernestine Sanders Strickland

   It's time for another interview with Lador Frank. Today's guest is Ms. Vernestine Sanders Strickland. Thanks for listening LaDor (Harvey) Frank

   May 18, 2015

   22m
9. 14

   Jazz Sojourn Bob Baldwin

   Bob Baldwin is a New York-born contemporary jazz pianist, music composer, author, and producer, who learned music from his father, Robert (Bob) Baldwin, Sr. Baldwin's career started in 1983, and has earned four SESAC Music awards,[1] initially for his 2002-2003 airplay of "The Way She Looked At...

   Apr 18, 2015

   58m
10. 13

    Western Alumni Round Up 2016 E.T Hawkins High School Forest Ms.

    Meet Bishop Carolyn Coleman She is a native of Forest Mississippi. Be sure to click on the photo and find out more information about Bishop Carolyn Coleman and follow LaDor Frank.

    Apr 15, 2015

    18m
11. 12

    Jazz Sojourn Michael Henderson with Lador Frank

    He was one of the first notable bass guitarists of the fusion era as well as being one of the most influential jazz and soul musicians of the past 40 years. In addition to Davis, he has played and recorded with Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, the Dramatics, Doctor John and many other...

    Apr 10, 2015

    59m
12. 11

    Jazz Sojourn Part 2 with LaDor Frank on George Benson

    In 1985, Benson and guitarist Chet Atkins went on the smooth jazz charts with their collaboration "Sunrise", one of two songs from the duo released on Atkins' disc Stay Tuned. In 1992, Benson appeared on Jack McDuff's Colour Me Blue album, his first appearance on a Concord album. Benson signed…

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    Mar 14, 2015

    1h 04m
13. 10

    Jazz Sojourn Guest music of George Benson with Lador Frank

    Benson was born and raised in the Hill District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the age of seven, he first played the ukulele in a corner drug store, for which he was paid a few dollars. At the age of eight, he played guitar[5] in an unlicensed nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights, but the...

    Mar 6, 2015

    1h 02m
14. 9

    Jazz Sojourn with LaDor Frank with music of Euge Groove on Jim Austin Online

    Okay Jazz Music lovers we are back and here is this weekend show. I hope that you will enjoy it and help us spread the word. Here is some info: Steven Eugene Grove (born November 27, 1962), better known as Euge Groove, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist with a strong Top-40 background. Born…

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    Feb 16, 2015

    1h 00m
15. 8

    Jazz Sojourn with the music David Benoit

    David Benoit is an American jazz pianist, composer and producer from Los Angeles, California. Benoit has charted over 25 albums since 1980, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.He is also music director for the Asia America Symphony Orchestra and the Asia America Youth Orchestra. Benoit...

    Feb 2, 2015

    1h 01m
16. 7

    Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank and the music of Earth Wind and Fire

    Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, Latin, African and gospel. They are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the twentieth century. Rolling Stone has described them as "innovative, precise…

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    Jan 10, 2015

    2h 03m
17. 6

    Jazz Sojourn Larry Carlton

    Carlton was born in Torrance, California. He started learning to play guitar when he was six years old, studying under Slim Edwards near his Torrance home. Taking an interest in jazz while at high school, his playing style was influenced by Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery, Barney Kessel, and B.B. King....

    Jan 3, 2015

    1h 04m
18. 5

    Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank and Dave Koz

    Today's guest on Jazz Sojourn is Dave Koz. He was born on March 27, 1963) in Encino, California to Jewish parents: Norman, a dermatologist and, Audrey Koz, a pharmacist. Dave has a brother, Jeff, who is also a musician, and a sister, Roberta.[1] Although he is Jewish, Koz plays both Christmas and...

    Dec 27, 2014

    1h 01m
19. 4

    Ralph Johnson of Earth Wind and Fire with Lador Frank

    Ralph Johnson is an award winning American musician, best known as one of the original members, percussionists and vocalists for Earth, Wind & Fire. Ralph “Slick” Johnson is no stranger to the industry, as his resume reads of music royalty. Besides performing and recording with Earth, Wind and...

    Dec 24, 2014

    13m
20. 3

    Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank and Tom Braxton

    When it comes to Tom Braxton He is Dynamic...Energetic...Charismatic...Warm-hearted...These are just a few adjectives that have been used to describe saxophonist Tom Braxton, whose distinct, melodic sound has been thrilling audiences of all ages from coast to coast and abroad for nearly two...

    Dec 20, 2014

    1h 00m
21. 2

    Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank Earl Klugh

    Earl Klugh born September 16, 1953, Detroit, Michigan is an American smooth jazz[2]/crossover jazz/jazz fusion[3] guitarist and composer. In 2006 Modern Guitar magazine wrote that Klugh "is considered by many to be one of the finest acoustic guitar players today." At the age of 13, Klugh was...

    Dec 14, 2014

    59m
22. 1

    Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank and Fourplay

    The weekends are outstanding on Jim Austin Online. Every Saturday morning at 9am and on Sunday afternoon it Jazz Sojourn with Lador Frank. Thanks for listening.

    Oct 28, 2014

    58m