Morgan Guerin (NEW!). There are multi-instrumentalists and then there is Morgan Guerin. On this episode of Jazz Night, we dive into the multi-dimensional mind of saxophonist, bassist, drummer, keyboardist, producer, composer, and engineer whose solo work and collaborations with the likes of Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Julius Rodriguez have put him in a class of his own. Plus, we visit his home studio to hear tracks from his archives and session breakdowns from his forthcoming record Tales of The Facade.

CLAP HANDS, HERE COMES CHARLIE. On this edition of the Annals of Jazz, Richard Hadlock acquaints listeners to a dozen or more Charlie’s, who had impact on Jazz. It begins with Charlie Barnet’s “Clap Hands, Here comes Charlie,” the theme that served as inspiration for this program.

Jesse "Chuy" Varela is celebrating the birth of Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer. His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz piano. A widely popular star in the jazz and swing eras, he toured internationally, achieving critical and commercial success in the United States and Europe. His best-known compositions, "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose", were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and 1999.

Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela celebrates the 87th birthday of the preeminent bassist Ron Carter. Renowned for his association with Miles Davis and other notable jazz artists, Ron Carter joins Chuy to talk about his career, musical contributions, and historical trajectory leading to becoming an NEA Jazz Master and one of the most recorded bassists in the history of jazz.

A special one-hour edition celebrating the life of the late Sandra E. Crouch, twin sister of the late Andre Crouch and a Grammy Award Winning Gospel singer, songwriter, percussionist, and solo artist in her own right.

Host Lori Gray’s guest this week is a representative of the Inner-City Theatre Group in Houston, Texas.

Part two of the interview with Bobby Rush, the 2024 Grammy Award Winner for Best Traditional Blues Album, “All My Love,” is the featured guest.

Giulia Marzetti, a systems engineer specializing in sustainable transportation, shares insights on the importance of transportation sustainability. From her childhood passion for environmental care to her current role as a senior consultant, Giulia discusses promoting diversity in STEM fields and tackling challenges such as reducing carbon emissions and ensuring safety. She highlights ongoing efforts in Europe to retrofit infrastructure and align operations with net-zero targets.