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Programs
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Mondays 10am
Start your Monday off with the easy and soulful vibes with handpicked music from Tommie Slowjam, primarily from the 70s and the 80s. You will hear familiar songs as performed by your favorite R&B artists, and mellow rarities in the mix as well. Some of our core artists include The Dramatics, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Rufus, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Luther Vandross, and Anita Baker.
Mondays 10pm
The Night Shift with Tommie Slowjam gives off real late-night radio vibes. Like dim lights, vinyl crackle, deep voiceover, and a mix of sultry R&B, mellow jazz, and heart-to heart dedications.
Tuesdays 6am
Ridin’ the Blues Train features the spectrum of blues music and the genre’s evolution from its African roots – from traditional acoustic Delta and Piedmont style blues to contemporary electric blues. The program spotlights Georgia musicians along with regional, national and international artists, including interviews with musicians and live, in-studio performances. Playlists are crafted to engage listeners through the music’s introspective and metaphorical content as the artists explore personal, social and political events. A unique attribute of the blues serves as the program’s subliminal foundation – the visceral impact the music delivers through its direct lineage to traditional gospel and spirituals.
Every Other Tuesday 10am
You will hear Doo Wop, Soul, The original Rock ’N Roll, Blues, R&B and Funk by artists that you know and love. You will also hear music from their discography that you may never have heard, including B Sides and Unreleased Music. I will present regional artists and artists from around the world that you may have never heard. Also from time to time I will select an artist, group or person of interest and present their back story as it relates to this music.
Tuesdays 10pm
Spectrum is a musical expedition covering the entire spectrum of jazz. Hosted by James Ellison, the show explores the many shades of jazz—swing, bebop, modal, fusion, spiritual, avant garde, and beyond—connecting the past, present and future of the genre. Each episode blends timeless recordings with bold fresh voices, highlighting both legendary masters and emerging artists redefining jazz on their own terms. Spectrum is your guide to the infinite colors of this ever evolving music.
Wednesdays 10pm
Veteran DJ Ralph Rice’s skillfully curated jazz program, titled “Ellington, Monk, Trane, And More,” pays homage to the rich and complex history of classic and straight-ahead jazz, focusing on the legendary contributions of musicians like John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, and Thelonious Monk, among many others. Besides the many other planned festivities, we will also celebrate Atlanta’s vibrant and thriving jazz music scene, a significant and integral part of the city’s rich cultural heritage and landscape. With the goal of captivating a diverse audience, including both seasoned jazz aficionados and newcomers to the genre, this proposed program structure incorporates a carefully curated sequence of musical selections designed to foster engagement and appreciation.
Thursdays 7pm
Blues On Tap – A unique perspective on Blues and Blues Rock presented by a resident of the UK with over 20 years of spinning the music on radio and in night clubs. Also, a contributor to a well-known music magazine—for our purposes, we are identifying him as The Mystery Man From The UK. You will hear the latest blues and blues rock music that is playing across the pond, and you’ll also be treated to blues artists from the UK and other European countries that might be otherwise unknown or unfamiliar in the United States.
Thursdays 10pm
The program will feature classic jazz, current jazz that is in the tradition of classic jazz, jazz fusion, and music by local artists covering all forms of jazz. I also plan to conduct interviews with many of our local artists and publicize the jazz happenings at our local venues. I have been a jazz fan since my mid-teens, first embracing artists of a smooth/contemporary nature and fusion but over the years expanding my tastes to include bop, hard bop, modal, post-bop, chamber, and free/avant garde. My show is intended to be an "exploration" of the various flavors of jazz from the past, present, and future of the music.
Fridays 7pm
Dr. Love, aka Tom Davis, is a fixture of over 40 years in the Atlanta radio scene. As a manager and owner of several radio stations throughout the southeast, and an early adopter of internet broadcasting, Dr. Love has had and continues to have a storied career in all facets of the industry. We are proud to welcome him to The Jazz Forum Plus and am excited that he will be featuring blues, gospel, and southern soul music as part of his entertaining mix.
Fridays 10pm
Last Stop On The 4 Train takes you into the heart of gritty, soulful Hard Bop and Post-Bop jazz, where you can feel the raw emotion in every note. Expect to hear music created in smoky clubs and basements, blending blues and bebop styles. From the driving drums of Art Blakey to the smooth sounds of Miles Davis, this is jazz with depth and edge. Also featuring the amazing work of powerful jazz vocalists, including Abbey Lincoln, Betty Carter, and Shirley Horn – voices that brought emotion, fire, and soul to the scene.
Every Other Saturday 7pm
Ramal features the works of African American classical artists that are on the cutting edge of jazz expression. Often referred to as avant garde or free jazz, this is the program that focuses on Black American art music and the artists who compose it. Check out this channel not just for the serious musical content but also for education and awareness.
Occasional Sundays 8am
Brother Tommie presents the finest in classic and contemporary gospel music on "Gospel Time". He presents the soul stirring sounds of Rev. James Cleveland, Hezekiah Walker, and The Edwin Hawkins Singers along with the more modern sounds of Shirley Caeser, Kirk Franklin, and Andre Crouch. The music to help you get your praise on and express your love for Jesus.
Every Other Sunday 7pm
As African music is the root of most forms with rhythm and soul that we listen to in the contemporary United States, this presentation by Ramal of the contemporary version of music from Africa and the diaspora reflects the music's evolution. Guaranteed, you will hear the roots of jazz, blues, R&B, pop, and folk music in the sound of African and diasporan music of today.
Occasional
Host David Daniels will feature musical recaps from regional blues and jazz festivals when he has been in attendance. Additionally, Black Jack's Flashback is an occasional show that shows the influences that continue to shape his musical palate to this day.
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