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Lift The Bandstand
by CJSW 90.9 FM
'Lift The Bandstand' is Wednesday evening Jazz on CJSW. The show is hosted by Gordon Hilton Fick. Gordon has been with CJSW since June of 1995. Most weeks, 'Lift The Bandstand' has a specific theme. The theme might be based around the compositions and performances by a specific artist. Sometimes an entire show is devoted to a single composition and the varied interpretations of that tune.The show title 'Lift The Bandstand' comes from a Steve Lacy quote: 'When I used to work with Monk, he used to say, "Let's lift the bandstand". That's magic, man, when the bandstand levitates. I didn't know how to do it but I knew what he was talking about. Old dreams but they're still valid.' (Steve Lacy interviewed by Brian Case for The Wire no. 1, summer 1982)The film 'Lift The Bandstand' is a documentary produced by Peter L. Bull. The film is a portrait of the music and career of Steve Lacy, as told to us in his own words and in performances of his music. The one-hour film features two perfo
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Lift The Bandstand - Episode June 10, 2026
Playlist: Arthur Blythe - Lenox Avenue BreakdownJames Blood Ulmer - In Time / MankindJames Blood Ulmer, Ornette Coleman - Tales Of Captain Black / Moons ShineJames Blood Ulmer, George Adams - Song Number OneJames Blood Ulmer - LayoutReg Schwager - What News
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Lift The Bandstand - Episode June 3, 2026
Playlist: Sonny Rollins - Four / Woody'N YouSonny Rollins - Sonnymoon For Two / Strivers RowSonny Rollins, John Coltrane - Tenor Madness / Paul's PalSonny Rollins - Bird Medley [excerpt]
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Lift The Bandstand - Episode May 27, 2026
Playlist: Sonny Rollins - Blue Room / I KnowSonny Rollins - The Stopper / No MoeSonny Rollins - St. Thomas / Strode Rode / Blue 7Alain Trudel - Blue Monk
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Lift The Bandstand - Episode May 20, 2026
Playlist: Andrew Cyrille - Hills of Anjubeau / Memories / Manhattan Swing / MaisAndrew Cyrille - Nuba 1Andrew Cyrille - X ManLisle Ellis - GroundTony Scott, Bill Evans - Five
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Lift The Bandstand - Episode May 13, 2026
Playlist: Andrew Cyrille - Kiss On The Bridge / Where's Nine / My Friend LouisAndrew Cyrille - Ode To The Living Tree / Dakar DarknessAndrew Cyrille - Oblong / Enter From The East
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
'Lift The Bandstand' is Wednesday evening Jazz on CJSW. The show is hosted by Gordon Hilton Fick. Gordon has been with CJSW since June of 1995. Most weeks, 'Lift The Bandstand' has a specific theme. The theme might be based around the compositions and performances by a specific artist. Sometimes an entire show is devoted to a single composition and the varied interpretations of that tune.The show title 'Lift The Bandstand' comes from a Steve Lacy quote: 'When I used to work with Monk, he used to say, "Let's lift the bandstand". That's magic, man, when the bandstand levitates. I didn't know how to do it but I knew what he was talking about. Old dreams but they're still valid.' (Steve Lacy interviewed by Brian Case for The Wire no. 1, summer 1982)The film 'Lift The Bandstand' is a documentary produced by Peter L. Bull. The film is a portrait of the music and career of Steve Lacy, as told to us in his own words and in performances of his music. The one-hour film features two perfo
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'Lift The Bandstand' is Wednesday evening Jazz on CJSW. The show is hosted by Gordon Hilton Fick. Gordon has been with CJSW since June of 1995. Most weeks, 'Lift The Bandstand' has a specific theme. The theme might be based around the compositions and performances by a specific artist. Sometimes an...
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