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Midnight Confession

Tuesday nights, come to "Midnight Confession" - blowing past the pretense and hobgoblin sameness of the daylight world and revealing the dark truth in late night music, with admissions across… MoreTuesday nights, come to "Midnight Confession" - blowing past the pretense and hobgoblin sameness of the daylight world and revealing the dark truth in late night music, with admissions across the spectrum of sound, from the Flintstones to the Jetsons and The Twilight Zone. From 11pm until 1am, lay it all down with your confessor Kendall, Actually, as part of WTJU's “Groovy Tuesday” line up. Ask your pharmacist if "Midnight Confession" is right for you! Less

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1. "Green and Grey" - New Model Army - Thunder And Consolation [EMI: 1989]
2. "It's Not Christmas Yet" - Ultimate Thunder - It's Not Christmas Yet [Kycker Music: 2024(NEW)]
3. "Sunsets (Live)" - The Distillers - Live In Lockdown [Rise Records: 2021]
4. "Des Demonas Against Fascism" - Des Demonas - Apocalyptic Boom! Boom! [In The Red: 2024(NEW)]
5. "My Favourite Dress" - The Wedding Present - George Best [Reception: 1987]
6. "Construct" - Serial Chiller - Don't Buy It [Kycker Music: 2024(NEW)]
7. "Driving Black (Ding's Remix)" - Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Driving Black [COP International: 2024(NEW)]
8. "Anything" - Suburban Lawns - Suburban Lawns [I.R.S. Records: 1981]
9. "We Will Not Be Lovers" - Hennessey - We Will Not Be Lovers [Velvet Elk Records: 2020]
10. "New Town" - Life Without Buildings - Any Other City [Tugboat Records: 2001]
11. "Same Old Story" - Candy Whips - Artificial Melodies [Kitten Robot Records: 2024(NEW)]
12. "Twisted Teen" - Twisted Teens - Twisted Teens [CPNPC: 2024(NEW)]
13. "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps 2" - Bag of Cans - Favourite Shirt [Fierce Panda Records: 2024(NEW)]
14. "Grief" - cistern - New Standard [Meat Machine: 2024(NEW)]
15. "The Wait" - Pretenders - Pretenders [Sire: 1980]
16. "Song for Sunrise" - Mark Vennis & Different Place - Sunrise E.P [Laundry Records: 2024(NEW)]
17. "Leave The Capitol- Live" - The Fall - Take America: Live At The City Gardens [Cherry Red Records: 2022]
18. "Automatic Midnight" - Hot Snakes - Automatic Midnight [Sympathy for the Record Industry: 2000]
19. "Jingle Bells" - William Shatner w/ Henry Rollins - Shatner Claus [Cleopatra: 2018]
20. "Fifty Pence" - Jaded Teeth - Fifty Pence [not on label: 2024(NEW)]
21. "Never Coming Down" - Bat Fangs - Queen of My World [Don Giovanni Records: 2021]
22. "Rebuilt" - Stucco - LP1 [Business Inc.: 2024(NEW)]
23. "Both Ends Burning" - Roxy Music - Siren [Island Records: 1975]
24. "Puzzle" - Paint - Gift Shop [not on label: 2024(NEW)]
25. "Jericho" - Slow Fiction - Slow Fiction [not on label: 2023]
26. "Syncopated" - Cor de Lux - MEDIA [not on label: 2023]
27. "Berlin" - Deep Red - Berlin [not on label: 2024]
28. "Big Store - Original" - Nikki Sudden - The Boy from Nowhere Who Fell out of the Sky [Troubadour: 2013]
29. "Green Fairy" - Eternal Dust - Spiritual Healers, Defence Lawyers [Lulus Sonic Disc Club: 2023]

Cultural Vibes Radio

Cultural Vibes Radio with Ty Cooper takes a deep dive into fashion, film, art, and music. With interviews with filmmakers, fashion designers, fine artists, and musicians & performers. The music… MoreCultural Vibes Radio with Ty Cooper takes a deep dive into fashion, film, art, and music. With interviews with filmmakers, fashion designers, fine artists, and musicians & performers. The music is a fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, and Alternative. Tuesday night from 9-11 right here on WTJU. Less

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1. "Silent Night" - The Temptations - Give Love at Christmas [Motown: 1980]
2. "Christmas Wish" - Slim of 112 - Christmas Wish [ 2019]
3. "No Time Like Christmas" - Chris Brown - It's Giving Christmas [RCA: 2022]
4. "Christmas in Hollis" - Run DMC - A Very special Christmas [A&M: 1987]
5. "Rudolph the red nosed reindeer" - DMX - [DEFjAM: 2021]
6. "aLL I want for Christmas is You" - Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas [Columbia: 1994]
7. "Your Letter" - 112 - rOOM 112 [bAD bOY: 1998]
8. "lOVE YOU LIKE DID" - 112 - ROOM 112 [BAD BOY: 1998]
9. "CUPID" - 112 - rOOM 112 [bAD bOY: 1996]
10. "jOY" - bLACKSTREET - BLACKSTREET [ 1994]
11. "CAN'T STAY" - DAVE HOLLISTER - GHETTO HYMNS [GEFFEN: 1999]
12. "WHERE I WANNA BE" - DONNELL JONES - [ARISTA ]
13. "FADED PICTURES" - CASE, JOE - pERSONAL CONVERSATION [dEF JAM: 1999]
14. "SUMMER RAIN" - CARL THOMAS - EMOTIONAL [BAD BOY: 2000]
15. "i CAN'T MAKE YOU LOVE ME" - TANK - nOW OR NEVER [aTLANTIC: 2010]
16. "MAYBE I DESERVE" - TANK - FORCE OF NATURE [ATLANTIC: 2001]
17. "NO MATTER WHAT" - MASE - DOUBLE UP [BAD BOY: 1998]

Straight No Filter

You want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9… MoreYou want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9 pm each Tuesday night on WTJU. Your hosts Barrington and Michael bring you uncut, undiluted, unadulterated bops you can't find anywhere else. Accept no substitutes. Less

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1. "Perception" - Blue MItchell - Down With It [Blue Note: 1965]
   Notes: Chick Corea on piano!
2. "Prayer Meetin'" - Jimmy Smith - Prayer Meetin' [Blue Note: 1964]
3. "Plight" - Jackie McLean - Action [Blue Note: 1967]
   Notes: Bobby Hutcherson on vibes and Charles Tolliver on trumpet!
4. "Latona" - Big John Patton - Let 'Em Roll [Blue Note: 1966]
   Notes: Grant Green on guitar!
5. "The Moontrane" - Larry Young - Unity [Blue Note: 1966]
6. "Hootman" - Jackie McLean - Action [Blue Note: 1967]
   Notes: Bobby Hutcherson on vibes!
7. "Riot" - Herbie Hancock - Speak Like a Child [Blue Note: 1968]
   Notes: Ron Carter on bass!
8. "Blind Man, Blind Man" - Herbie Hancock - My Point of View [Blue Note: 1963]
   Notes: Chuck Israels on bass!
9. "Little Boy Blue" - Donald Byrd - Byrd In Flight [Blue Note: 1960]
10. "Alone, Alone and Alone" - Blue Mitchell - Down With It [Blue Note: 1965]
    Notes: Chick Corea on piano
11. "Footprints" - Wayne Shorter - Adam's Apple [Blue Note: 1966]
    Notes: Herbie Hancock on piano!
12. "Ghana" - Donald Byrd - Byrd In Flight [Blue Note: 1960]
13. "Mr. Kenyatta" - Lee Morgan - Search for the New Land [Blue Note: 1966]
    Notes: Herbie Hancock on piano, Grant Green on guitar
14. "Stella By Starlight" - Miles Davis - Birth of the Blue [Analogue Productions: 2024]
    Notes: From the 1958 3-track session tapes. WOW!!!!!!
15. "Blue Minor" - Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' [Blue Note: 1958]

Sneak Previews

Your weekly hour of cinema scoops, soundtracks, and scores to have you saying 'Play it again, Sam.’

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1. "Funky Fanfare" - Keith Mansfield - The KPM 1000 Series - Volume 1 [KPM: 2006]
2. "Christmas Scat" - Kermit, Tiny Tim - The Muppet Christmas Carol (Soundtrack) [Disney: 2005]
3. "Scrooge" - The Muppet Cast - The Muppet Christmas Carol (Soundtrack) [Disney: 2005]
4. "Thank You Very Much" - Anton Rodgers & Ensemble - Scrooge (Soundtrack) [Columbia: 1970]
5. "We Three Kings of Orient Are" - Miles Davis, Larry Carlton, David Sanborn, Paul Shaffer - Scrooged (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [A&M: 2001]
6. "He Won't Be Joining Us" - Michael Kamen - Die Hard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Varese Sarabande: 2002]
7. "Nightclub" - Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen - Lethal Weapon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Warner: 1987]
8. "Winter Wonderland" - Harry Connick, Jr. - When Harry Met Sally (Music from the Motion Picture) [Sony: 1989]
9. "Jazz Suite No. 2: VI. Waltz II" - Dmitri Shostakovich, Royal Concertgebouw Orchstra - Eyes Wide Shut (Music from the Motion Picture) [Reprise: 1999]
10. "Theme from The Apartment" - Adolph Deutsch - The Apartment (Original Soundtrack) - Single [JB: 2013]
11. "With These Hands" - Tom Jones - Edward Scissorhands (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Geffen: 1990]
12. "Face to Face" - Siouxsie and the Banshees - Batman Returns (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Warner: 1992]
13. "Main Title" - Dimitri Tiomkin - It's a Wonderful Life (Music from the Motion Picture) [Paramount: 2021]
14. "Christmas" - Oliver Reed, Ann Margaret, Alison Dowling - Tommy (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Polydor: 2000]
15. "Christmas Vacation" - Mavis Staples - Christmas Vacation (Soundtrack) [MSH: 1999]
16. "White Christmas" - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Peggy Lee, Trudy Stevens - Selections from Irving Berlin's White Christmas [Geffen: 1954]
17. "Glorious, Beautiful Christmas" - Carl Zittrer, Paul Zaza - A Christmas Story (Music from the Motion Picture) [Warner: 1983]
18. "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" - Thurl Ravenscroft, Boris Karloff - Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Original TV Soundtrack) [WaterTower: 1966]

Around This Town

Join Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull… MoreJoin Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull some of them in for live performances before their concerts. Less

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1. "The Christmas Song" - Los Straitjackets - 'Tis the Season for Los Straitjackets [Yep Roc Records: 2002]
2. "River" - Joni Mitchell - Blue [Rhino: 1971]
3. "Song for a Winter's Night" - Gordon Lightfoot - Gord's Gold [Rhino/Warner Records: 1975]
4. "The Holidays With You" - Sara Watkins - The Holidays With You [New West Records: 2016]
5. "Christmas Must Be Tonight - Remastered 2001" - The Band - Islands (Expanded Edition) [Capitol Records: 1977]
6. "Same Old Lang Syne" - Dan Fogelberg - Love Songs [Epic: 1995]
7. "Love for Christmas" - Carole King - Love Makes the World [Legacy Recordings: 2001]
8. "It's Tonight" - Tim Baker - Full Rainbow of Light [End Times Music Inc.: 2024]
9. "Going Home Now" - Lyle Lovett - Sandra Boynton's Cows and Holly [Boynton Recordings: 2024]
10. "Winterlude" - Bob Dylan - New Morning [Columbia/Legacy: 1970]
11. "Christmas in Prison" - John Prine - Sweet Revenge [Atlantic Records: 1973]
12. "Winter Song" - The Head And The Heart - The Head And The Heart [The Head and The Heart: 2011]
13. "Christmas Time In The City" - Mary Chapin Carpenter - Come Darkness, Come Light: Twelve Songs Of Christmas [Zoe Records: 2008]
14. "Christmas Is Coming Soon!" - Blitzen Trapper - Blitzen Trapper [LidKerCow Ltd.: 2003]
15. "Every Holiday" - Mt. Joy - Rearrange Us [Dualtone Music Group: 2020]
16. "Snow's Not The Only Thing Falling" - Patrick Murphy - Snow's Not The Only Thing Falling [Warner Music Nashville: 2022]
17. "The Gingerbread House Song" - Kyle Harrington - The Gingerbread House Song [Kyle Harrington: 2013]
18. "A Week in December" - Ian Foster, Nancy Hynes - A Week in December [IFMusic: 2018]
19. "The Magic Of Christmas Time (Instrumental)" - Tommy Emmanuel - All I Want For Christmas [Many Hats Distribution: 2011]
20. "This Christmas Will You Be My Valentine" - The Alternate Routes - It's That Time [The Alternate Routes: 2014]
21. "Ring the Bells" - The O'Pears - Stay Warm [1029179 Records DK2: 2018]
22. "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
23. "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
24. "Get Offa My Roof" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
25. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
26. "The Present Is Now" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
27. "Holly Jolly Christmas" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
28. "The Annual Christmas Day Race" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
29. "...But Only If You Leave" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
30. "Last Christmas" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
31. "Silent Night" - The Currys - Christmas with the Currys [The Currys: 2024]
32. "In The Bleak Midwinter" - James Taylor - James Taylor At Christmas (Bonus Track Version) [UME Direct: 2006]

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 2-4, is an assortment of afternoon ear candy from 30 years ago to 30 seconds ago.

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1. "Empty Stocking Blues" - Floyd Dixon - His Complete Aladdin Recordings [Capitol Records: 1996]
2. "Mumbles Blues (with Billy Ford and His Orchestra)" - Mr. Sad Head, Billy Ford and His Orchestra - RCA Singles [RCA/Legacy: 2019]
3. "I Ain't Gonna Be Your Monkey Man" - Willie Dixon - Poet Of the Blues (Mojo Workin'- Blues For The Next Generation) [Columbia/Legacy: 1947]
4. "I'm A Bad, Bad Girl" - Esther Phillips - Better Beware [King Records: 1975]
5. "A Fool for You" - Ray Charles - Ray Charles (aka: Hallelujah, I Love Her So) [Rhino Atlantic: 1957]
6. "My Man Rockhead" - Eloise Carter - Ain't Gonna Hush [Koko Mojo Records: 2019]
7. "Almost Persuaded" - Etta James - Heart & Soul: A Retrospective [Geffen: 2011]
8. "I'm Just a Woman" - Pauline Rogers - Ain't Gonna Hush [Koko Mojo Records: 2019]
9. "Got You on My Mind" - Cookie & The Cupcakes - From Louisiana Bayou [Jewel Records: 1964]
10. "Gimme a Penny - Take 6" - Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters Blues Band - Big Mama Thornton with the Muddy Waters Blues Band - 1966 [Arhoolie Records: 1966]
11. "Trouble No More - Live" - Muddy Waters - Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live (Legacy Edition) [Epic/Legacy: 2003]
12. "Cool Turkey" - James Booker - Gonzo: More Than All The 45's [Night Train International: 1996]
13. "Dear Doctor - 50th Anniversary Edition" - The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet (50th Anniversary Edition) [ABKCO Music & Records: 1968]
14. "Saturday Night Daddy" - Esther Phillips - Better Beware [King Records: 1975]
15. "Move with You Baby" - Big Amos - You're Too Bad [Koko Mojo Records: 2018]
16. "That Makes Christmas Day" - Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas - Christmas In Soulsville [Stax: 2007]
17. "Sad Head Blues" - Mr. Sad Head - Hot Weather Blues [Jukebox Jam Series: 2010]
18. "Mary Ann" - Harry Belafonte - Belafonte Sings the Blues [RCA Victor: 1959]
19. "Yours for the Asking" - Linda Hayes - Atomic Baby [Shout: 2008]
20. "Booze Drinking Benny" - Blind John Davis - Blind John Davis Vol. 1 (1938-1952) [Document Records: 1999]
21. "Beer Bottle Boogie" - Marylyn Scott - Ain't Gonna Hush [Koko Mojo Records: 2019]
22. "Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer" - Bessie Smith - The Best of Bessie Smith [Columbia/Legacy: 2015]
23. "Put Me Back In The Alley" - Wingy Carpenter with Mae Hopkins - Jazzin' The Blues Vol. 2 (1939-1946) [Document Records: 2005]
24. "Cool Kind Woman Blues" - Willie Dixon - Poet Of the Blues (Mojo Workin'- Blues For The Next Generation) [Columbia/Legacy: 1947]
25. "Hambone" - Mamie Jenkins - Ain't Gonna Hush [Koko Mojo Records: 2019]
26. "Crawfish" - Elvis Presley - King Creole [Legacy Recordings: 1958]
27. "The Boss Wants To Party With You" - Quintron - Too Thirsty 4 Love [Goner: 2009]
28. "Good to Be Back Home" - Charles Bradley, Menahan Street Band - Changes [Daptone Records: 2016]
29. "Rockhouse, Pt. 1 & 2" - Ray Charles - What'd I Say [Rhino Atlantic: 1959]
30. "Blues For Christmas" - John Lee Hooker - The Complete '50s Chess Recordings [Geffen*: 1998]
31. "Tonight's the Night" - Di Anne Price - Barrel House Queen [LocoBop: 2007]
32. "Who Do You Think You Are (Jesus Christ Superstar)?" - The Staple Singers - Be Altitude: Respect Yourself [Stax Remasters] [Stax: 1972]
33. "I'd Rather Go Blind" - Chicken Shack - The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions [Blue Horizon Records: 2007]
34. "I Believe to My Soul" - Ray Charles - The Genius Sings the Blues [Rhino Atlantic: 1958]
35. "Crawlin' Kingsnake" - Muddy Waters - They Call Me Muddy Waters
36. "Santa, Let Me Call You A Cab - Alex McMurray" - Alex McMurray - A Very Threadhead Holiday [Threadhead Records: 2009]
37. "Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto" - James Brown - A Soulful Christmas [Universal Records: 1968]
38. "Christmas Rappin'" - Kurtis Blow - Kurtis Blow [Island Mercury: 1980]

Eclectic Woman

The only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh… MoreThe only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh and tantalizing musical menu of singer-songwriters, women of color, and womyn's music, spiced liberally with traditional, blues, world, jazz, rock, avant-garde, and instrumental music. The Eclectic Woman show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 12 til 2, also features music and occasional news updates which specifically serve the gay and lesbian community. Less

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1. "Angels We Have Heard On High" - Muriel Anderson - Harp Guitar Christmas [Heartstrings Attached Music: Undated]
2. "Up On the Housetop" - Jane Lynch - Swingin' Little Christmas [Kitch Tone Records: 2016]
3. "El Cha Cha Cha De La Navidad" - Celia Cruz And La Sonora Matancera - Navidades con La Sonora Matancera [Craft Recordiings: 1958]
4. "Santa Baby" - The French Impressionists - A Selection Of Songs [LTM Recordings: 1982]
5. "White Christmas" - Orchestra Volare - Your Favorite Christmas Softly Songs [Irma Records: 2019]
6. "Dance Of The Candy Dolls" - Lu Ann Simms With Percy Faith Orchestra - Columbia Records Anthology 1952-1957 [Sony: 2019]
7. "Papa Ain't No Santa Claus And Mama Ain't No Christmas Tree" - Butterbeans And Susie - Bring Me A Blues Christmas 1920-1930's [Vintage music room: 2010]
8. "Stay A Little Longer, Santa" - Shemekia Copeland - Even Santa Gets The Blues [Warner: 2013]
9. "May Ev'ry Day Be Christmas" - Irma Thomas With Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Holidays Rule [MLP Communications: 2012]
10. "Song Of Winter" - Francoise Hardy - One-Nine-Seven-Zero [Warner Music France: 1969]
11. "To Heck With Ole Santa Claus" - Loretta Lynn - Country Christmas [UMG: 1966]
12. "Goin' To Bethlehem" - Kathryn Caine Ogden - A Charlottesville Songwriters Christmas [Kid Pan Alley: 2011]
13. "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem" - Patty Loveless - Bluegrass And White Snow [Sony: 2002]
14. "Cold Dark Night" - Sam Phillips - Cold Dark Nights [Littlebox Recordings: 2019]
15. "Mistletoe" - Susan Munson & Tim Ryan - A Charlottesville Songwriters Christmas [Kid Pan Alley: 2011]
16. "Christmas In The Air" - Carole King - A Holiday Carole [Rockingdale Records: 2011]
17. "Wish For You" - Amanda Shires - For Christmas [Silver Knife Records: 2021]
18. "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" - Mae Robertson - December Sky [Lyric Partners: 2004]
19. "Angels We Have Heard On Hight" - Sarah McLaghlan - Wonderland [Verve: 2016]
20. "O Holy Night" - Patti Smith - Single recorded at the Vatican [Youtube: 2019]
21. "Chanukah Honey" - Rachel Bloom, Jack Dolgen & Dan Gregor - Single [Rachel Bloom, Jack Dolgen & Dan: 2013]
22. "Hanuka Gelt" - The Klezmatics - Woody Guthries Happy Joyous Hannukkah [Jewish Music Group: 2006]
23. "Chanukah Prayer" - Carole King - A Holiday Carole [Rockingdale Records: 2011]
24. "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel" - Ella Jenkins - Multicultural Children's Songs [Smithsonian Folkways: 1995]
25. "Harmonica For Hannukkah" - Ella Jenkins - Holiday Times [Smithsonian Folkways: 2003]
26. "Happy, Joyous Hanukkah" - Indigo Girls - Holly Happy Days! [Vanguard: 2010]
27. "Jingle Bell Rock" - Sierra Ferrell - Single [Rounder: 2020]
28. "Christmas Don't Be Late" - Kacey Musgraves - A Very Kacey Christmas [Mercury Records: 2016]
29. "Cool Yule" - Bette Midler - Jackpot! The Best Bette [Rhino: 2008]
30. "I'll Be Home For Christmas" - Jillette Johnson - Single [Concord Music Group: 2014]
31. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" - Lucinda Williams - Single [Highway 20 Records: 2014]
32. "Sugar & Booze" - Ana Gasteyer - Sugar & Booze [Henry's Girl Records: 2019]
33. "Takin' Care Of Christmas" - Randy Bachman - Takin' Care Of Christmas [Linus Entertainment, Inc.: 2014]
34. "Auld Lang Syne Bagpipes" - The Snake Charmer - Single [The Snake Charmer: 2021]
35. "Away In A Manger" - Muriel Anderson - Harp Guitar Christmas [Heartstrings Music: Undated]

Jazz at 100 Now!

With over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of… MoreWith over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of a deep and rich history. Less

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1. "Le soleil et la lune" - Guillaume De Chassy, Géraldine Laurent, André Minvielle - Trénet en passant [La Complexe Articole de Déterritorialisation: 2024]
2. "Azizam" - Hans Luchs, Daniel Berkey, Mike King, Simon Willson, Adam Arruda - Azizam [Fresh Sound New Talent: 2024]
3. "Beginnings" - Oh People - Oh! [April Records & Music Co.: 2024]
4. "Rube G Funk" - Frank London, Josh Roseman, Marcus Rojas, Javier Díaz, Onel Matos, Kenny Wollesen - Brass Conspiracy [Tzadik: 2024]
5. "Winter Wonderland" - Chet Baker Quartet, Russ Freeman - Chet Baker Quartet Featuring Russ Freeman (Expanded Edition) [CM BLUE NOTE (A92): 1953]
6. "Soft Impression" - Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Peter Bernstein, Larry Grenadier, Bill Stewart - Solid Jackson [Criss Cross Jazz: 2024]
7. "James" - Carl Allen, Chris Potter - Tippin' [Cellar Live: 2024]
8. "Tres Palabras" - Sullivan Fortner - Southern Nights [Artwork Records: 2024]
9. "One Night of Sin" - Rhoda Scott, Sophie Alour, Lisa Cat-Berro, Hugh Coltman, Julie Saury - Ladies & Gentlemen [Framboise Production: 2024]
10. "Sleigh Ride" - Ella Fitzgerald - Ella & Louis Wish You A Swinging Holiday (Deluxe) [UME - Global Clearing House: 2024]
11. "Mack the Knife - Swing - Jazz Secrets" - Arkadia Jazz All-Stars, Benny Golson, Monty Alexander, Nat Adderley, Ray Drummond, Marvin 'Smitty' Smith - Mack the Knife (Swing - Jazz Secrets) [Short Cuts - breakdown] [Arkadia Records: 2024]
12. "Cheio de Malícia" - Cliff Korman, Harvie S, Rafael Barata - Urban Tracks [SS: 2024]
13. "Why Mock Me?" - Noah Peterson - Coming Home to You [Peterson Entertainment LLC: 2024]
14. "Work" - Ilya Osachuk - The Answer [Ilya Osachuk Music: 2024]
15. "Ruby My Dear" - Oz Noy, David Kikoski, James Genus, Clarence Penn - Fun One [Criss Cross Jazz: 2024]
16. "Staircase" - David Friesen, Kyiv Mozart String Quartet - A Light Shining Through [Origin Records: 2024]
17. "Anagram" - Ben Wolfe - The Understated [Outside In Music: 2024]
18. "So Near, So Far" - George Cables - I Hear Echoes [HighNote Records: 2024]
19. "'Zat You, Santa Claus? - Single Version" - Louis Armstrong, The Commanders - Ella & Louis Wish You A Swinging Holiday (Deluxe) [UME - Global Clearing House: 2024]
20. "No Problem" - Peter Bernstein - Better Angels [Smoke Sessions: 2024]
21. "Maury's Grey Wig" - Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Peter Bernstein, Larry Grenadier, Bill Stewart - Solid Jackson [Criss Cross Jazz: 2024]
22. "Moss" - Ali Watson - Terrarium [Ali Watson: 2024]
23. "Holiday Plans" - Caity Gyorgy - Holiday Plans [La Reserve Records: 2024]
24. "Rue Saint Denis" - Paolo Fresu, Dino Rubino, Marco Bardoscia, Stefano Bagnoli - Rue Saint Denis / Berlin [Tuk Music: 2024]
25. "Nostalgia" - Scott Colley, Edward Simon, Brian Blade - Three Visitors [GroundUP Music LLC: 2024]
26. "Tati, the Girl" - Matheus Nicolaiewsky, Kiko Freitas, Yotam Silberstein - Tati, the Girl [Bop Web Records: 2024]
27. "Spring" - Eva Klesse Quartett - Stimmen [enja yellowbird: 2024]
28. "It Is Here" - Simona Premazzi - Outspoken [Pre: 2017]
    Notes: Pianist Simona Premezzi livestreams from Small's on Dec 25.
29. "Latin Gemini" - Carlos Henriquez - A Nuyorican Tale [Carlos Henriquez: 2023]
    Notes: Bassist and bandleader Carlos Henriquez leads a Nonet livestreaming from Club Dizzy on December 26.
30. "Tea for Two" - Ari Hoenig, Gadi Lehavi, Ben Tiberio - Tea for three [Fresh Sound New Talent: 2024]
    Notes: Ari Hoenig and the Jazz Heads livestream from Chris Jazz on Dec 26.
31. "O Come, All Ye Faithful" - Vincent Herring, Dave Birkman, Essiet Essiet, Carl Allen - Hot Jazz for a Cool Night: a Jazz Christmas [Jazz Heritage Society: 1992]
    Notes: Vincent Herring Quintet featuring Eddie Henderson and George Cables livestreams sets from Smoke on Dec 27.
32. "The Shadow of Your Smile" - Dominick Farinacci - The Shadow of Your Smile [G2 Records: 2023]
    Notes: Dominick Farinacci livestreams from Small's on Dec 27-28.
33. "Winter Wonderland" - Stacey Kent - Christmas in the Rockies [Token Productions: 2020]

Classical Sunrise - Tuesday

Start the day right with WTJU! Every weekday morning from 7-9 Classical Sunrise eases you through your busy morning with friendly, knowledgeable hosts and special features you won't find anywhere else.

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1. "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus”" {Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)} - The Monteverdi Choir; Director, John Eliot Gardiner; English Baroque Soloists: Nick Pritchard, tenor (Evangelist); Hilary Cronin, soprano; Alison Ponsford-Hill, soprano; Hugh Cutting, countertenor; Jonathan Hanley, tenor; Frederick Long, bass; Christopher Webb, bass; Dingle Yandell, bass - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2024]
   Notes: https://monteverdi.co.uk/recent-projects/bach-christmas-oratorio
2. "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas: (Dec 26) The Annunciation to the Shepherds”" {Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)} - The Monteverdi Choir; Director, John Eliot Gardiner; English Baroque Soloists: Nick Pritchard, tenor (Evangelist); Hilary Cronin, soprano; Alison Ponsford-Hill, soprano; Hugh Cutting, countertenor; Jonathan Hanley, tenor; Frederick Long, bass; Christopher Webb, bass; Dingle Yandell, bass - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2024]
   Notes: https://monteverdi.co.uk/recent-projects/bach-christmas-oratorio
3. "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 3 "For the Third Day of Christmas (Dec. 27) The Adoration of the Shepherds“" {Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)} - The Monteverdi Choir; Director, John Eliot Gardiner; English Baroque Soloists: Nick Pritchard, tenor (Evangelist); Hilary Cronin, soprano; Alison Ponsford-Hill, soprano; Hugh Cutting, countertenor; Jonathan Hanley, tenor; Frederick Long, bass; Christopher Webb, bass; Dingle Yandell, bass - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2024]
   Notes: https://monteverdi.co.uk/recent-projects/bach-christmas-oratorio
4. "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 4 "For the Feast of the Circumcision and naming of Jesus (New Years Day)“" {Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)} - The Monteverdi Choir; Director, John Eliot Gardiner; English Baroque Soloists: Nick Pritchard, tenor (Evangelist); Hilary Cronin, soprano; Alison Ponsford-Hill, soprano; Hugh Cutting, countertenor; Jonathan Hanley, tenor; Frederick Long, bass; Christopher Webb, bass; Dingle Yandell, bass - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2024]
   Notes: https://monteverdi.co.uk/recent-projects/bach-christmas-oratorio
5. "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 5 "For the First Sunday in the New Year: The Journey of the Magi”" {Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)} - The Monteverdi Choir; Director, John Eliot Gardiner; English Baroque Soloists: Nick Pritchard, tenor (Evangelist); Hilary Cronin, soprano; Alison Ponsford-Hill, soprano; Hugh Cutting, countertenor; Jonathan Hanley, tenor; Frederick Long, bass; Christopher Webb, bass; Dingle Yandell, bass - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2024]
   Notes: https://monteverdi.co.uk/recent-projects/bach-christmas-oratorio
6. "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 6 "For the Feast of Epiphany: The Adoration of the Magi”" {Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)} - The Monteverdi Choir; Director, John Eliot Gardiner; English Baroque Soloists: Nick Pritchard, tenor (Evangelist); Hilary Cronin, soprano; Alison Ponsford-Hill, soprano; Hugh Cutting, countertenor; Jonathan Hanley, tenor; Frederick Long, bass; Christopher Webb, bass; Dingle Yandell, bass - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2024]
   Notes: https://monteverdi.co.uk/recent-projects/bach-christmas-oratorio
7. "All Sons Of Adam" {Anonymous, Scottish, c. 1600} - Ensemble for Early Music/Early Music New York - A Baroque Christmas [Ex Cathedra: 2009]
8. "Mary fre" {15th Century English Anonymous, arr. Katharine Blake} - Mediæval Bæbes - MydWynter [BELLISSIMA: 2022]
9. "Once in Royal David's City" {Cecil Francis Alexander (words); Henry Gauntlett, music} - Xmas Players - Instrumental Carols for Christmas [Ameritz Music, Limited: 2007]

Classical Prelude - Tuesday

Classical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to… MoreClassical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to music by classical and romantic composers such as Beethoven, Bruckner, Mozart, and Schubert. Less

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1. "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 1 "For the First Day of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus”" {Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)} - The Monteverdi Choir; Director, John Eliot Gardiner; English Baroque Soloists: Nick Pritchard, tenor (Evangelist); Hilary Cronin, soprano; Alison Ponsford-Hill, soprano; Hugh Cutting, countertenor; Jonathan Hanley, tenor; Frederick Long, bass; Christopher Webb, bass; Dingle Yandell, bass - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2024]
   Notes: https://monteverdi.co.uk/recent-projects/bach-christmas-oratorio
2. "Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248, Pt. 2 "For the Second Day of Christmas: (Dec 26) The Annunciation to the Shepherds”" {Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)} - The Monteverdi Choir; Director, John Eliot Gardiner; English Baroque Soloists: Nick Pritchard, tenor (Evangelist); Hilary Cronin, soprano; Alison Ponsford-Hill, soprano; Hugh Cutting, countertenor; Jonathan Hanley, tenor; Frederick Long, bass; Christopher Webb, bass; Dingle Yandell, bass - J.S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2024]
   Notes: https://monteverdi.co.uk/recent-projects/bach-christmas-oratorio

WTJU Overnight Mix

An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.

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