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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. "Police on My Back" - The Clash - Sandinista! [Epic: 1980]
   Notes: dedication to fellow DJ B-Note
2. "Living in the U.S.A." - Steve Miller Band - Sailor [Capitol: 1969]
3. "Sweet Leaf" - Black Sabbath - Master of Reality [Rhino Warner: 1971]
4. "Hit Liquor" - Shudder to Think - Pony Express Record [Epic: 1994]
5. "Click Click" - The Beat - I Just Can't Stop It [Rhino: 1980]
6. "Pedestrian at Best" - Courtney Barnett - Sometimes I Sit and Think, Sometimes I Just Sit [Marathon/Mom & Pop Records: 2015]
7. "Problemes d'Amour" - Alexander Robotnick - Problemes D'Amour [Materiali Sonori: 1983]
   Notes: what 80s comedy film was this song featured in? (clue: Rusty)
8. "Fanzine Made of Flesh" - Mogwai - The Bad Fire [Temporary Residence: NEW]
   Notes: Request - Happy Birthday to Phil listening in Toronto!! Hi Esther, Whistler, and Hawthorne!!
9. "Punk Rock Girl" - The Dead Milkmen - Beelzebubba [Enigma/Quid Ergo: 1988]
10. "Whole Wide World" - Wreckless Eric - Wreckless Eric [Stiff Records: 1977]
11. "Sex and Drugs and Rock n Roll" - Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll [Demon Records: 1977]
    Notes: Request for Glenn - hi! thank you!
12. "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" - Robert Palmer - Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley [Universal Island: 1974]
13. "Stay With Me" - The Faces - A Nod Is As Good As a Wink... to a Blind Horse [Warner Bros.: 1971]
14. "He's Gonna Step on You Again" - John Kongos - Kongos [Rhino-Elektra: 1971]
    Notes: This song was cited in the Guinness Book of Records as being the first song to have used a sample - utilising a tape loop of African drumming. The Happy Mondays covered it in 1990.
15. "88 Lines About 44 Women" - The Nails - Mood Swing [RCA Victor: 1984]
    Notes: RIP Marc Campbell listener request from the other day
16. "Russians Are Coming" - Paul Garisto - [SINGLE] [Self-Released: 2021]
17. "Never Stop" - Echo & The Bunnymen - Porcupine [Warner: 1983]
18. "10:15 on a Saturday Night" - The Cure - Three Imaginary Boys [Fiction: 1979]
19. "Things Fall Apart" - Cristina - Sleep it Off [ZE Records: 1984]
    Notes: Consequence.net had an article recently about The Cure's Robert Smith's top 30 favorite songs from the 80s-- I knew all from his list but this one, so I thought I'd share!
20. "Counting Backwards" - Throwing Muses - The Real Ramona [Sire/Warner: 1991]
    Notes: their new album moonlight concessions sounds just like the name of my show, midnight confessions!
21. "No Tears" - Tuxedomoon - Desire [Ralph Records: 1981]
22. "Wish Upon a Dog Star (Booka Shade Remix)" - Satellite Party - Wish Upon a Dog Star [Last Man Music: 2007]
    Notes: request from film scorer John Nichols; Perry Farrell's supergroup that included Nuno Bettencourt on guitar and the almighty Peter Hook of Joy Division/New Order on bass
23. "Nudge It" - Sleaford Mods Feat. Amy Taylor (of Amyl & the Sniffers) - Spare Ribs [Rough Trade: 2021]
24. "King's Dead" - Jay Rock feat. Kendrick Lamar - Black Panther [Top Dawg: 2018]
25. "Hurricane Laughter" - Fontaines D.C. - Dogrel [XL/Partisan: 2019]
    Notes: At the Anthem DC Sat. May 10 and The Norva in Norfolk Sun. May 11
26. "No More Problems" - Gurriers - Come and See [No Filter: 2024]
27. "If This Is Life" - Meryl Streek - Songs For the Deceased [Venn Records: 2024]
28. "Dream Big" - Bob Vylan - Humble As the Sun [Ghost Theatre 2: 2024]
    Notes: Catch Bob Vylan at Songbyrd DC Thurs. May 1st
29. "Obscured" - The Smashing Pumpkins - Pisces Iscariot [Virgin: 1994]
    Notes: collection of B-sides and unreleased songs

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. "Bossy feat. Too Short" - Kelis & Too $hort - Kelis Was Here [Jive: 2006]
2. "Gonna Love Me" - Teyana Taylor, Ghostface Killah - K.T.S.E. [G.O.O.D. Music: 2018]
3. "Touch It" - Monifah - Mo'Hogany [Uptown: 1998]
4. "Been Around the World" - Mase, Notorious B.I.G. - No Way Out [Arista: 1997]
5. "DJ Fontana Mercury takes over at 10:15pm" -
6. "Revolution" - Arrested Development - Classic Masters [Chrysalis: 2002]
   Notes: featuring sample from John Lewis speech DJFM mixed in
7. "Sound of Da Police" - KRS-ONE - Return of the Boom Bap [Jive: 1993]
8. "Police State" - dead prez - Let's Get Free [Loud Records: 2000]
9. "Untitled" - Nas - Untitled [Sony: 2008]
10. "Words I Never Said" - Lupe Fiasco - Lasers [1st & 15th Records: 2011]
11. "Bamboo Banga" - M.I.A. - Kala [XL: 2007]
12. "WTF feat. Pharrell Williams" - Missy Elliot - WTF (Where They From) [Atlantic: 2015]
13. "Ruffneck" - MC Lyte - Ain't No Other [First Priority Music: 1993]
14. "Denial is a River" - Doechii - Alligator Bites Don't Heal [Top Dawg: 2024]
15. "U.N.I.T.Y." - Queen Latifah - Black Reign [Motown: 1993]
16. "La Candela Viva" {Peter Gabriel's record label} - Toto La Momposina - Total [Real World Records: 2010]

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. "Afrique" {Lee Morgan} - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - The Witch Doctor [Blue Note: 1961]
2. "Ping Pong" {Wayne Shorter} - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Roots & Herbs [Blue Note: 1961]
3. "Baby, You Know" {Chico Hamilton & Jimmy Cheatham} - Chico Hamilton - The Dealer [Impulse!: 1966]
4. "Scrub Game (Baritone Reprise)" {Bruno Marini, Massimiliano Rolff & U.T. Gandhi} - Bruno Marini, Massimiliano Rolff & U.T. Gandhi - Scrub Game [BlueArt Records: 2013]
5. "To The Ends of The Earth" {Joe Sherman & Noel Sherman} - Jackie Ryan - Listen Here [Open Art Productions, LLC: 2012]
6. "To The Ends of The Earth" {Joe Sherman & Noel Sherman} - Wayne Escoffery - Vortex [Sunnyside Communications: 2018]
7. "Soul Stirrin'" {Babs Gonzales} - Peter Bernstein - Stranger in Paradise [Venus Records: 2003]
8. "What a Difference a Day Made" {María Grever / Stanley Adams} - Champian Fulton - After Dark [Gut String Records: 2015]
9. "The Pour" {Cory Weeds & Ross Taggart} - Cory Weeds Quintet - Everything's Coming Up Weeds [Cellar Live Records: 2009]
10. "You're Blasé" {Ord Hamilton & Bruce Sievier} - Sarah Vaughan - How Long Has This Been Going On? [Pablo Records: 1978]
11. "You're Blasé" {Ord Hamilton & Bruce Sievier} - Roy Haynes - Homecoming [Evidence Music, Inc.: 1992]
12. "Serenity" {Joe Henderson} - Nick Hempton - Nick Hempton Band [Triple Distilled Records (Nick H: 2008]
13. "Blueish Grey" {Thad Jones} - Tommy Flanagan - The Magnificent Tommy Flanagan [Progressive Records: 1981]
14. "Here's To Life" {Artie Butler & Phyllis Molinary} - Shirley Horn - Here's To Life [Verve Records: 1992]
15. "Here's To Life" {Artie Butler & Phyllis Molinary} - Ken Peplowski - Live at Mezzrow [Cellar Music Group: 2023]
16. "Bounce Blues" {Ben Webster} - Bob Rockwell Quartet featuring Ben Sidran - Bob's Ben: A Salute To Ben Webster [Stunt Records: 2004]
17. "Moanin'" {Bobby Timmons} - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Moanin' [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. "Whistle While You Work" - Louis Armstrong - Disney Songs the Satchmo Way [Disney: 1968]
3. "The Silly Song (The Dwarfs' Yodel Song)" - The Dwarf Chorus - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Soundtrack) [Disney: 1997]
4. "Good Things Grow (Villagers' Reprise)" - Rachel Ziegler, Emilia Faucher, Freya Mitchell, Kieron Bell, Leo Cropley, Vivienne Rowe - Snow White (Original Songs) [Disney: 2025]
5. "Heigh Ho (The Dwarfs Marching Song)" - Tom Waits - Stay Awake (Various Interpretations of Music from Disney Films) [UMG: 1988]
6. "Overture" - Frank Churchill, Larry Morey - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Soundtrack) [Disney: 1997]
7. "Magic Mirror" - Leigh Harline - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Soundtrack) [Disney: 1997]
8. "When You Wish Upon a Star" - Cliff Edwards, Disney Studio Chorus - Pinocchio (Soundtrack) [Disney: 1992]
9. "Ev'rybody Want to Be a Cat" - Scatman Crothers, Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Liz English, Robin Lester, Thurl Ravenscroft - The Aristocats (Soundtrack) [Disney: 2015]
10. "Whistle Stop (Ragtime Demo)" - Roger Miller - Robin Hood (Soundtrack) [Disney: 2017]
11. "Medley Three ("Three Inches is Such a Wretched Height")" - Buster Poindexter, The Banshees of Blue, Yma Sumac - Stay Awake (Various Interpretations of Music from Disney Films) [UMG: 1988]
12. "I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)" - Los Lobos - Just Another Band from East L.A. (A Collection) [Slash: 1993]
13. "Under the Sea/Flyers Drive" - The Fearless Flyers - The Fearless Flyers - EP [Vulf: 2018]
14. "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" - Paul Dukas, Leopold Stokowski, Philadelphia Orchestra - Fantasia (Original Soundtrack) [Disney: 1990]
15. "Medley Four ("All Innocent Children Had Better Beware")" - Garth Hudson, Betty Carter, NRBQ, The Replacements - Stay Awake (Various Interpretations of Music from Disney Films) [UMG: 1988]

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. "Somerset" - The Honey Dewdrops - Silver Lining [The Honey Dewdrops: 2012]
2. "Turned Into Missing You" - Max McNown - Wandering (Love Me Back) [Fugitive Recordings: 2024]
   Notes: March 27 Jefferson
3. "Speak My Mind" - Palmyra - Belladonna [Oh Boy Records: 2023]
   Notes: March 28 Jefferson
4. "Foxfire Wine" - Pony Bradshaw - North Georgia Rounder [Pony Bradshaw: 2023]
   Notes: May 9 Jefferson
5. "Vanish" - Maggie Rose - No One Gets Out Alive [One Riot Records: 2024]
   Notes: July 23-27 Floyd fest
6. "No One" - Aly & AJ - Into The Rush [Hollywood Records: 2005]
   Notes: July 23-27 Floyd fest
7. "In My Baby's Arms" - The California Honeydrops, Amethyst Starr - Call It Home: Vol. 2 [Tubtone Records: 2018]
   Notes: July 23-27 Floyd fest
8. "Tupelo Honey" - JJ Grey & Mofro - The Choice Cuts [Alligator Records: 2009]
   Notes: July 23- 27 Floyd fest
9. "Now You Know" - Diane Cluck - House Tears [Diane Cluck: 2025]
   Notes: March 28 Front Porch
10. "Quarter Life Crisis Haircut" - Brittany Ann Tranbaugh - Quarter Life Crisis Haircut [Brittany Ann Tranbaugh: 2022]
    Notes: March 28 Front Porch
11. "Goodbye Virginia" - Missy Raines, Trent Wagler - Royal Traveller [Compass Records Group: 2018]
    Notes: April 24 Front Porch
12. "Regrets of Mine" - Redd & The Paper Flowers - Regrets of Mine [Famous London Recording Studio: 2024]
    Notes: Friday Batesville Market
13. "Elbow To Elbow" - Shannon Worrell - Three Wishes [Dualtone Music Group: 1994]
    Notes: March 28 Batesville Market
14. "Better Angels" - Nefesh Mountain, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Mark Schatz, Stuart Duncan - Better Angels [Independent: 2024]
    Notes: Thursday Southern Cafe and live performance on WTJU Thursday 330-4 PM.
15. "Nobody Wants To" - Virginia Man - Murder Folk [Virginia Man: 2025]
    Notes: Saturday Southern Cafe
16. "Like a River" - Fireside Collective - Life Between the Lines [Fireside Collective: 2017]
    Notes: March 27 Southern Cafe
17. "Heartbeats" - José González - Veneer [Mute: 2006]
    Notes: Friday Paramount
18. "Weight Of Your World" - Chris Stapleton - Higher [Mercury Nashville: 2023]
    Notes: June 6/7 JPJ
19. "Knee Deep (feat. Jimmy Buffett)" - Zac Brown Band, Jimmy Buffett - You Get What You Give [Home Grown Music: 2010]
    Notes: April 5 JPJ
20. "Escanaba" - Billy Strings - Highway Prayers [Reprise: 2024]
    Notes: April 15 JPJ
21. "Jack Stepanian" - Jack Stepanian - LIVE [WTJU ]

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. "The World (Is Going Up in Flames)" - Charles Bradley, Menahan Street Band - No Time For Dreaming [Daptone Records: 2011]
2. "Love (Your Pain Goes Deep)" - Kelly Finnigan - A Lover Was Born [Colemine Records: 2024]
3. "Maybe I'll Understand - Pt. 1" - James Brown - I Got The Feelin' [Polydor: 1968]
4. "Good Thang" - Faze-O - Good Thang [Rhino Atlantic: 1978]
5. "Turned on to You" - Eighties Ladies - Ladies of the Eighties [Expansion Records: 1980]
6. "Bad Bad News" - Leon Bridges - Good Thing (Deluxe) [Columbia/Legacy: 2018]
7. "The Loop" - Toro y Moi - MAHAL [Dead Oceans: 2022]
8. "Love Will Work It Out" - Durand Jones & The Indications, Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer - Private Space [Dead Oceans: 2021]
9. "Cherry Pie" - Sade - Diamond Life [Sony Music CG: 1984]
10. "Lizard Brain" - Mestizo Beat - Canoga Madness [California Soul Music: 2020]
11. "One Woman Man" - Adrian Quesada, Aaron Frazer, David Hidalgo - Look at My Soul: The Latin Shade of Texas Soul [Nacional Records: 2018]
12. "Cosmic Slop" - Funkadelic - Cosmic Slop [Westbound Records: 1973]
13. "Loose Booty" - Sly & The Family Stone - Small Talk [Epic/Legacy: 1974]
14. "Slaughter Theme - From "Slaughter's Big Rip-Off " Soundtrack" - James Brown, The J.B.'s - The Singles Vol. 8: 1972-1973 [Polydor: 2009]
15. "Home At Last" - Steely Dan - Aja [Geffen: 1977]
16. "Wish I Didn't Miss You" - Angie Stone - Mahogany Soul [J Records: 2001]
17. "No Answer" - Ikebe Shakedown - No Answer / No Answer [Colemine Records: 2010]
18. "Live For You" - Thee Sacred Souls - Got a Story to Tell [Daptone Records: 2024]
19. "Good to Be Back Home" - Charles Bradley, Menahan Street Band - Changes [Daptone Records: 2016]
20. "I'd Rather Go Blind" - Etta James - Tell Mama [Geffen: 1968]
21. "Millennium" - Toro y Moi, The Mattson 2 - MAHAL [Dead Oceans: 2022]
22. "Mr. White" - Khruangbin - The Universe Smiles Upon You [Khruangbin: 2015]
23. "Time Will Tell" - Aaron Frazer - Into The Blue [Dead Oceans: 2024]
24. "I Don't Care" - Jason Joshua - Alegría Y Tristeza [MANGO HILL RECORDS: 2021]
25. "Breakin' the Funk" - Faze-O - Breakin' the Funk [Rhino Atlantic: 1979]

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. "If I Only Had A Name Like Norma Tanega" - Norma Tanega - I'm The Sky: Studio and Demo Recordings, 1964-1971 [Anthology Recordings: 2022]
2. "You're Dead" - Norma Tanega - Walkin' My Cat Named Dog [Rhino: 1966]
3. "Treat Me Right" - Norma Tanega - Walkin' My Cat Named Dog [Rhino: 1966]
4. "I'm The Sky" - Norma Tanega - Walkin' My Cat Named Dog [Rhino: 1966]
5. "Beautiful Things" - Norma Tanega - I Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile [Onward Music: 1971]
6. "Nothing Much Is Happening Today" - Norma Tanega - I Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile [Onward Music: 1971]
7. "What More In The World Could Anyone Be Living For" - Norma Tanega - I Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile [Onward Music: 1971]
8. "Sunday Morning" - Norma Tanega - I'm The Sky: Studio and Demo Recordings, 1964-1971 [Anthology Recordings: 2022]
9. "Maggie My Dog" - Norma Tanega - I'm The Sky: Studio and Demo Recordings, 1964-1971 [Anthology Recordings: 2022]
10. "In Between Changes" - Norma Tanega - I'm The Sky: Studio and Demo Recordings, 1964-1971 [Anthology Recordings: 2022]
11. "Come For A Dream" - Dusty Springfield - Come For A Dream: The Complete UK Sessions 1970-71 [Warner: 2015]
12. "Somebody To Love" - Barbara & Ernie - Prelude To... [Cotillion: 1971]
13. "Showy Early Spring" - Eleanor Friedberger - Rebound [Frenchkiss Records: 2018]
14. "Life Is Beautiful" - Carnival Love - Amy Correia [Capital: 2000]
15. "Belle Isle" - Anna Burch - Quit The Curse [Polyvinyl Record Co.: 2018]
16. "Deer Whiskey" - JJ von Briesen - Three Songs and Goodbye [JJ von Briesen: 2025]
17. "Baby Bright" - Nadia Reid - Enter Now Brightness [Chrysalis Limited: 2025]
18. "Crowded Table" - The Highwomen - The Highwomen [Highwomen LLC: 2019]
19. "The Giver" - Chappell Roan - Single [KRA International: 2025]
20. "Friend or Foe" - Esther Rose - This Time Last Night [ 2017]
21. "Just Like Leaving" - Bella White - Just Like Leaving [Bella White: 2020]
22. "I Don't Think You're An Angel" - Kate Rhudy - Rock N' Roll Ain't for Me [Kate Rhudy: 2017]
23. "Long Weekend" - Abby Webster - Livin' By The Water [Abby Webster: 2024]
24. "Comfort" - Julia Jacklin - Crushing [Polyvinyl Record Co.: 2019]
25. "Guadalupe" - Gretchen Peters - One to the Heart, One to the Head [Scarlet Letter Records: 2009]
26. "Love At The Five & Dime" - Nanci Griffith - The Last Of The True Believers [Rounder Records: 1986]
27. "Our Town" - Iris DeMent - Infamous Angel [Yep Roc Records: 1992]
28. "Roving Woman" - Connie Converse - Musicks [Musick Group: 2023]
29. "Plastic Jesus" - Tia Blake - Folksongs & Ballads [Caravage ]
30. "Stopover Bombay" - Alice Coltrane - Journey In Satchidananda [Impulse: 1971]

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. "B.K." {McCall, Steve} - Nicole Mitchell - Tomeka Reid - Mike Reed trio (-fl, -cel, -d) - Artifacts [FPE Records FPE 012CD: 2015]
2. "April Blues" {Varner, April} - April Varner - Reuben Rogers duo (Reuben Rogers-b, April Varner-voc) - April [Cellar Music CMR 211123: 2024]
3. "April in Paris - Free Man in Paris" {Duke, Vernon - Harburg, Edgar "Yip"} - Tierney Sutton - Serge Merlaud duo (Serge Merlaud-g, Tierney Sutton-voc) - Paris Sessions 2 [BFM JAZZ 621 834 679: 2022]
4. "You Can't Rush Spring" - Ann Hampton Callaway Feat. Tierney Sutton - Finding Beauty, Vol.1 [ 2023]
5. "Up Jumped Spring" {Hubbard, Freddie} - Steve Davis Sextet (Eddie Henderson-tp, Steve Davis-tb, Ralph Moore-ts, Renee Rosnes-p, Essiet Essiet-b, Lewis Nash-d) - We See [Smoke Sessions Records SSR 2407: 2024]
6. "Blossoms In May" {Weeds, Cory} - Cory Weeds Little Big Band (Brad Turner-tp, Chris Davis-tp, Brian Harding-tb, Jim Hopson-tb, Steve Kaldestad-as, Cory Weeds-ts, James Danderer-ts, Dave Say-bs, Chris Gestrin-p, John Lee-b, Jesse Cahill-d) - Home Cookin' [Cellar Music CMR 120522: 2023]
7. "April Gray" {Haight, Russell} - Russell Haight Quartet (Russell Haight-sax, Sean Giddings-p, Ryan Hagler-b, Daniel Dufour-d) - Go Forth [OA2 Records OA2 22233: 2024]
8. "Ode To Spring" - Bruno Råberg solo (-b) - Look Inside [Orbis Records: 2023]
9. "A New Spring" {Stephens, Dayna} - Dayna Stephens Quartet (Dayna Stephens-sax/EWI, Emmanuel Michael-g, Kanoa Mendenhall-b, Jongkuk Kim-d) - Closer Than We Think [Cellar Music 050722: 2024]
10. "May Story" {Felton, Greg} - Michael Buckley Quartet (Michael Buckley-ts, Greg Felton-p, Barry Donahue-b, Shane O’Donovan-d) - Ebb and Flow [Livia Records LRCD 2405: 2025]
11. "I'll Remember April" {de Paul, Gene - Johnston, Patricia - Raye, Don} - April Varner Sextet (Benny Benack-tp/voc, Dayna Stephens-ts, Caelan Cardello-p, Reuben Rogers-b, Miguel Russell-d, April Varner-voc) - April [Cellar Music CMR 211123: 2024]
12. "Spring High" {Samuels, Dave} - Warren Wolf Quintet (Tim Green-ss, Warren Wolf-vib, Alex Brown-p/Fender Rhodes, Vicente Archer-b, Carroll “CV” Dashiell III-d) - History Of The Vibraphone [Cellar Music CMR 120223: 2024]
13. "It Looks Like Spring" {Campbell, Royce} - Royce Campbell Trio (Royce Campbell-g, Bob Bowen-b, Marlon Foster-d) - Originals [Self Produced: 2023]
14. "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most" {Wolf, Tommy - Landesman, Fran} - Michael Mayo Quartet (Shai Maestro-p/Rhodes/syn, Linda May Han Oh-b, Nate Smith-d/per, Michael Mayo-voc) - Fly [Artistry Music ART 7086: 2024]
15. "Swing Spring" {Davis, Miles} - James Zollar Septet (James Zollar-tp, Michael Rorby-tb, Stefano Doglioni-bcl, David Hazeltine-Rhodes, Gerald Cannon-b, Willie Jones III-d, Chembo Corniel-cga/per) - The Ways In [JZAZ Records: 2022]
16. "Spring song" - Jane Irving Quartet (Josh Richman-p, Kevin Hailey-b, Kayvon Gordon-d, Jane Irving-voc) - Don't Quit Now [Self Produced: 2023]
17. "Joy Spring" - Wayne Alpern / New York Saxophone Quartet (Steve Kenyon-ss, Todd Groves-as, Dave Noland-ts, John Winder-bs, Wayne Alpern-arr) - Saxology [Henri Elkan Music: 2023]
18. "Joy Of April" {Metheny, Pat - Varner, April} - April Varner Quintet (Caelan Cardello-p, Russell Malone-g, Reuben Rogers-b, Miguel Russell-d, April Varner-voc) - April [Cellar Music CMR 211123: 2024]
19. "End Of Spring" {McCabe, Nicole} - Nicole McCabe Quartet (Nicole McCabe-as, Julius Rodriguez-p/Rhodes, Logan Kane-b, Tim Angulo-d) - Mosaic [Ghost Note Records: 2024]
20. "Love In Springtime" {Naylor, Jacqui - Khu, Art} - Jacqui Naylor Quartet (Art Khu-p/org/Rhodes/celeste/g, Richie Goods-b, Ele Howell-d/per, Jacqui Naylor-voc) - Treasures Of The Heart [Ruby Star Records RSR 012: 2024]
21. "Suddenly It's Spring" {Van Heusen, Jimmy - Burke, Johnny} - Lucy Wijnands & John Di Martino with the Night Is Alive Band (Harry Allen—ts, John Di Martino—p/key, Dave Stryker—g, Peter Washington—b, Willie Jones lll—d, Lucy Wijnands—voc) - Call Me Irresponsible [Night is Alive 0011: 2022]
22. "You Must Believe In Spring" {Legrand, Michel} - Simon Moullier Trio (Simon Moullier-vib, Luca Alemanno-b, Jongkuk Kim-d) - Inception [Fresh Sound New Talent FSNT 661: 2023]
23. "Darkness Darkness" {Young, Jesse Colin} - The Yioungbloods - Elephant Mountain [RCA: 1969]
24. "Get Together" - The Youngbloods - [ 1967]
25. "Farewell To Old Friends (I'll See You Again)" {Johnson, Max} - Max Johnson Trio (Neta Raanan-ts, Max Johnson-b, Eliza Salem-d) - I'll See You Again [Adhyâropa Records AR 00086: 2024]
26. "Three Legged Stool [Live]" {Willson, Simón} - Simón Willson Quartet (Neta Raanan-ts, Evan Main-p, Simón Willson-b, Kayvon Gordon-d) - Bet: Live At Ornithology [Endectomorph Music EMM 026: 2025]
27. "Melt" {Raanan, Neta} - Neta Raanan Quartet (Neta Raanan-ts, Joel Ross-vib, Simón Willson-b, Kayvon Gordon-d) - Unforeseen Blossom - Live In Brooklyn [Giant Step Arts GSA 12: 2024]

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. "Russian Easter Festival Overture, op. 36" {Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV} - Philadelphia Orchestra - Eugene Ormandy, Conductor - Russian Easter Festival / PROKOFIEV, S.: Symphony No. 1, "Classical" [Sony Classical ]
   Notes: Born today in 1844, this Russian composer was a member of the group of composers known as The Five.
2. "Intermezzi nos. 1 and 2, Op. 4" {Robert SCHUMANN} - Dénes Várjon - Intermezzi, Op. 4 / Impromptus, Op. 5 / 3 Romances, Op. 28 [Naxos ]
3. "Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 11, MWV N13" {Felix MENDELSSOHN} - Philharmonia Orchestra - Walter Weller, Conductor - Symphonies Nos. 1 and 5 / The Hebrides [Chandos ]
   Notes: Composed when Mendelssohn was only 15. From The Harmonicon' sreview of the London Premiere: "Fertility of invention and novelty of effect, are what first strike the hearers of M. Mendelssohn's symphony; but at the same time, the melodiousness of its subjects, the vigour with which these are supported, the gracefulness of the slow movement, the playfulness of some parts, and the energy of others, are all felt..."
4. "French Suite No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 812" {JS BACH} - Glenn Gould - French Suites Nos. 1-4, BWV 812-815 [Sony Classical ]
5. "Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34" {Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV} - Seattle Symphony Orchestra - Gerard Schwarz, Conductor - Rimsky-Korsakov :Capriccio espagnol / Overtures [Naxos ]
6. "Pause del silenzio (Breaks in Silence), arr. for piano 4 hands" {Gian Francesco MALIPIERO} - Gilda Buttà and Victoria Terekiev, piano - Postcards from Italy [Da Vinci Classics ]
   Notes: Born today in 1882. Composed in 1917
7. "Intermezzo nos. 3 and 4, Op. 4" {Robert SCHUMANN} - Dénes Várjon - Intermezzi, Op. 4 / Impromptus, Op. 5 / 3 Romances, Op. 28 [Naxos ]

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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WTJU Overnight Mix

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

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