Improvisations
Weekdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
Improvisations, heard weekdays 6:30 to 8 p.m., is produced and hosted locally by Eric Reed (Mondays) Todd Steed (Tuesdays), Paul Parris (Wednesdays), Taber Gable (Thursdays) and Chris Woodhull (Fridays).
Improvisations is curated by a dedicated lineup of jazz fans with over 70 years of jazz radio experience. Our playlists reflect every era of jazz from the earliest New Orleans swing to last week's best releases. We strive to keep the show interesting, listenable, enlightening and entertaining. We love to hear from our listeners and our contact information is located below.
Questions or comments? Email <b>improv@wuot.org</b>
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Unearthed after a century, Virginia Woolf’s "The Life of Violet" reveals three witty, tender portraits of friendship and freedom, capturing a young woman’s search for identity in Victorian England. -
Todd's longtime band mates, Dave Nichols and Dug Meech join him to select their favorite songs from the recorded history of Smokin' Dave and the premo dopes. Hilarity and sonic exploration ensue. -
Margherita Fava discusses her newest release, Murrina, an expressive and impressive follow up to her debut, Tatatu. Her CD release party is this Sunday, Oct. 5th at Barley's at 8:00. -
Beauty from Ashes is a concert that focuses on the hope that exists in the courageous choice of survival by sharing the stories of suicide survivors. Belle Toh shares details of the upcoming concert, taking place this Saturday at 7:00 at the Square Room. -
The Reed Sisters were a hit on Oak Ridge cable TV and then suddenly seemed to vanish. Rachel Nanstad discusses her new documentary, The Reed Sisters: An American Story, which answers a lot of questions and solves the mystery for this unique and wonderful family act. There will be a screening of the documentary on September 18 at Central Cinema at 6:30. -
Dabin Ryu talks with Margherita Fava about her new fabulous trio recording and also shares which type of performance makes her most nervous. -
Fresh from her big Grammy win, Nicole Zuraitis releases an intimate and smoking new live record. She catches Todd Steed up on all the latest. -
Jorge Variego returns to WUOT to discuss his latest project with Taber Gable and Jon Hamar. -
The Knox Asian Festival returns this weekend to the World's Fair Park, Sunday August 24th. Kumi Alderman and Elisa Tijoe discuss the variety of events taking place as well offering up tips for festival goers. -
From a recent Improvisations, Judith Winchester remembers her husband, jazz piano player Jim Winchester.
