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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. "Faded Pictures" - Case, Joe - Personal Conversation [Def Jam Recordings: 1999]
2. "One Wish" - Ray J - Raydiation [Knockout Entertainment: 2005]
3. "Maybe I Deserve" - Tank - Force of Nature [Blackground Records, LLC: 2001]
4. "Knocks Me Off My Feet" - Donell Jones - My Heart [Arista/LaFace Records: 1996]
5. "Where I Wanna Be" - Donell Jones - Where I Wanna Be [Arista/LaFace Records: 1999]
6. "I Can't Make You Love Me" - Tank - Now or Never [Atlantic Records: 2010]
7. "teachme" - Musiq Soulchild - Luvanmusiq [Atlantic Records: 2007]
8. "I Remember" - Keyshia Cole - Just Like You [Geffen: 2007]
9. "It Seems Like You're Ready" - R. Kelly - 12 Play [Jive: 1993]
10. "Dontchange" - Musiq Soulchild - Juslisen [Def Soul: 2002]
11. "Sweet Lady" - Tyrese - Tyrese [RCA Records Label: 1998]
12. "Someone To Love You" - Ruff Endz - Someone To Love You [Epic: 2002]
13. "More & More" - Joe - And Then... [Jive: 2003]
14. "Your Body's Callin'" - R. Kelly - 12 Play [Jive: 1993]
15. "I Miss You" - Aaron Hall - The Truth [Silas: 1993]
16. "Missing You" - Case - Open Letter [Def Jam Recordings: 2001]
17. "Cupid" - 112 - 112 [Bad Boy Records: 1996]
18. "Read Your Mind" - Avant - Private Room [Geffen*: 2003]
19. "One Woman Man" - Dave Hollister - The Definitive Collection [Universal Music Enterprises: 2006]
20. "Can't Stay" - Dave Hollister - Ghetto Hymns [Geffen: 1999]

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. "Straight, No Filter" {Hank Mobley} - Cory Weeds - Up a Step: The Music of Hank Mobley [Cellar Live Records: 2011]
2. "Decision" {Sonny Rollins} - Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins: Volume One [Blue Note: 1956]
3. "Blue Minor" {Sonny Clark} - Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' [Blue Note: 1958]
4. "Red Bank Heist" {Victor Jones} - Bobby Watson - Back Home in Kansas City [Smoke Sessions Records: 2022]
5. "The Gentleman Is A Dope" {Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II} - Sarah Vaughan with The Count Basie Orchestra - Count Basie & Sarah Vaughan [Roulette Records: 1961]
6. "They Say It's Wonderful" {Irving Berlin} - Kurt Elling - Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings The Music of Coltrane and Hartman [Concord Music: 2009]
7. "R and R Groove" {Ronnell Bright} - Ronnell Bright - The Ronnell Bright Trio [Polydor Records: 1958]
8. "Cherry Blossom" {Horace Silver} - Horace Silver - The Tokyo Blues [Blue Note: 1962]
9. "Hittin' It" {Mike Clement} - Mike Clement - Hittin' It [Cellar Music Group: 2023]
10. "Some Other Time" {Leonard Bernstein} - Pete Malinverni - On The Town: Pete Malinverni Plays Leonard Bernstein [Planet Arts: 2021]
11. "Cantus Firmus" {Josh Lawrence} - Josh Lawrence - And That Too [Positone Records: 2021]
12. "How Are Things In Glocca Morra?" {Burton Lane & E.Y. Harburg} - Bill Mays Trio - Live at Jazz Standard [Palmetto Records: 2004]
13. "I'm Old Fashioned" {Jerome Kern / Johnny Mercer} - Shirley Horn Trio - A Lazy Afternoon [SteepleChase Records: 1978]
14. "I'm Old Fashioned" {e Kern / Johnny Mercer} - Bill Charlap - I'm Old Fashioned [Venus Records: 2009]
15. "While We're Young" {Alec Wilder / Monty Politz / Bill Engvick} - Mary Stallings - Songs Were Made To Sing [Smoke Sessions Records: 2018]
16. "Mr. Jin" {Wayne Shorter} - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Indestructible! [Blue Note: 1964]
17. "Arietis" {Freddie Hubbard} - Freddie Hubbard - Ready For Freddie [Blue Note: 1961]

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. "The Belly Dancer" - James Newton Howard - Charlie Wilson's War (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Universal: 2007]
3. "Wag the Dog" - Mark Knopfler - Wag the Dog (Music from the Motion Picture) [Mercury: 1998]
4. "Telex Machine" - James Newton Howard - Charlie Wilson's War (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Universal: 2007]
5. "Bird's Eye" - Mike Patton, Serj Tankien, Marc Streitenfeld - Body Of Lies: Bird's Eye (Original Song) - Single [Warner: 2008]
6. "Charlie Wilson" - James Newton Howard - Charlie Wilson's War (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Universal: 2007]
7. "La Battaglia di Algeri" - Ennio Morricone - La Battaglia di Ageri (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single [EMI: 1965]
8. "Minore Tou Teke" - Manolis Pappos - Greatest Greek Musicians: 10 Magic Tracks (Bouzouki) [FM: 2016]
   Notes: from "Munich" (2005)
9. "Heartbeat Theme/Ni-U-Kon-Ska" - Robbie Robertson - Killers of the Flower Moon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Masterworks: 2023]
10. "Take the Hill (Hear my Screams)" - Celeste, Daniel Pemberton - Trial of the Chicago 7 (Music from the Film) [Netflix: 2020]
11. "Tomorrow Never Knows" - Junior Parker - Children of Men (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Universal: 2006]
12. "Brazil" - Geoff & Maria Muldaur - Pottery Pie [Reprise: 1970]
    Notes: from "Brazil" (1985)
13. "Trial Day 151" - Daniel Pemberton - Trial of the Chicago 7 (Music from the Film) [Netflix: 2020]
14. "Manouche a Drancy" - Eric Demarsan - L'Armee des Ombres (La Bande Originale du Film) [Decca: 2000]
15. "TV is the Thing this Year" - Dianne Reeves - Good Night, Good Luck (Music from & Inspired by the Motion Picture) [Concord: 2005]
16. "Dream Baby Dream" - Suicide - Dream Baby Dream - EP [ZE: 2007]
    Notes: from "Civil War" (2024)
17. "Doubleplusgood" - Eurythmics - 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother) [Virgin: 1984]
18. "Napalm for Breakfast" - Rhythm Devils - The Apocalypse Now Sessions [Smithsonian Folkways: 2011]
19. "Can't Stand It" - Steel Pulse - Music from Do the Right Thing [Motown: 1989]

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. "Sunny Days" - Steep Canyon Rangers - Arm in Arm [Yep Roc Records: 2020]
   Notes: May 10/11 Lexington
2. "Rhumba Flamenca" - Howard Levy - Out of the Box [Balkan Samba Records: 2023]
   Notes: May 7 Cville Jazz Society
3. "Tennessee Whiskey" - Chris Stapleton - Traveller [Mercury Nashville: 2015]
   Notes: June 7 Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, Va w/ Marcus King and Nicky Lane
4. "The Train That Carried My Gal from Town" - Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale - Buddy & Jim [New West Records: 2012]
   Notes: May 25 Rooster Walk Axton, VA
5. "If I Find It" - The Currys - West of Here [The Currys: 2016]
   Notes: June 1 Rivanna River Co. and June 7 Fridays After 5 @ Ting
6. "The Beauty Of The Rain" - Dar Williams - Many Great Companions [Razor & Tie: 2010]
   Notes: May 9 Southern Cafe SOLD OUT
7. "Rain Clouds" - The Arcadian Wild - The Arcadian Wild [Duetti: 2015]
   Notes: June 12 The Jefferson
8. "Mountain Rain" - Bonny Light Horseman, Eric D. Johnson, Josh Kaufman, Anaïs Mitchell - Bonny Light Horseman [37d03d: 2020]
   Notes: June 21 Red Wing Festival -Salon, VA
9. "Rain In The Valley" - The Steel Wheels - Lay Down, Lay Low [The Steel Wheels: 2012]
   Notes: June 22 Red Wing Festival
10. "Gathering" - Carbon Leaf - Gathering [Constant Ivy Music: 2020]
    Notes: May 30 Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond and June 1 The Hamilton Live
11. "Life Is Better With You - Acoustic Mix" - Michael Franti & Spearhead - All People (Deluxe) [Capitol Records (CAP): 2013]
    Notes: July 14 Ting Pavilion
12. "Outbound Plane" - Jacob Jolliff - The Jacob Jolliff Band [Adhyâropa Records: 2022]
    Notes: June 12 The Front Porch
13. "One Man Holds The World Hostage" - John Moreland - Visitor [Old Omens: 2024]
    Notes: May 7 Miracle Theater in Washington, DC
14. "Blue Ridge Girl" - Chamomile and Whiskey - Wandering Boots [County Wide Music: 2013]
    Notes: May 11 Rivanna River Company
15. "Till The Moon Don't Shine - Cover" - Le Ren - Till The Moon Don't Shine [Numero Group: 2022]
16. "Breathe" - Keller Williams, The String Cheese Incident - Breathe [SCI Fidelity Records: 1999]
    Notes: KW 5/31 20th SPCA Benefit Fredricksburg and String Cheese 5/16 at Ting
17. "Your Water" - Parker Millsap, Sarah Jarosz - Luck Mansion Sessions [Third Man Records: 2017]
18. "Somebody More Like You" - Nickel Creek - Reason's Why (The Very Best) [Sugar Hill Records: 2006]
    Notes: July 17 at Ting Pavilion
19. "Satisfied" - Mike Burris - Goodbye Town [Mike Burris: 2022]
    Notes: May 18 Batesville Mkt.
20. "Keep Your Silver Shined" - Devon Sproule - Keep Your Silver Shined [City Salvage Records: 2007]
    Notes: May 11 Rivanna River Co.
21. "Take Us Home" - Alan Doyle - So Let's Go [Skinner's Hill Music Ltd.: 2014]
    Notes: May 15 Tin Pan - Richmond
22. "Even Though" - Mama's Broke - Count the Wicked [Mama's Broke: 2017]
    Notes: May 14 The Front Porch
23. "Brick" - Ben Folds Five - Whatever And Ever Amen (Remastered Edition) [Epic: 1997]
    Notes: June 8 The Harvester- Rocky Mount, VA and Ting Pavilion July 21
24. "Luckiest Man" - The Wood Brothers - Ways Not To Lose [Blue Note Records: 2006]
    Notes: June 7 Lime Kiln Theater - Lexington, VA
25. "Talk Is Cheap" - Blue Highway - The Game [Rounder: 2014]
    Notes: June 1 Lime Kiln Theater
26. "Russell County Line" - 49 Winchester - Fortune Favors the Bold [New West Records: 2022]
    Notes: June 21 Lime Kiln Theater
27. "Stormy Days" - Orion Redwolf - Stormy Days [Redwolf Records: 2024]
    Notes: May 8 Guajiros Miami Eatery Cville
28. "Hey Broken" - Heather Maloney - Heather Maloney [Signature Sounds Recordings: 2013]
    Notes: May 9 Southern Cafe supporting Dar Williams
29. "Bombshell" - Sierra Hull - Daybreak [Rounder Records: 2011]
    Notes: June 24 Redwing Fest Salon, Va

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. "Cashout" - Fugazi - The Argument [Dischord: 2001]
2. "No Surprise" - Fugazi - End Hits [Dischord: 1998]
3. "The Enemy" - Guided By Voices - Isolation Drills [Tvt: 2001]
4. "Start" - The Jam - Dig The New Breed Live [Polydor: 1982]
5. "My Country" - Tuneyards - Whokill [4Ad: 2011]
6. "No Need For A Leader" - Unknown Mortal Orchestra - 2 [Jagjaguar: 2013]
7. "Smile" - Wand - Single [Drag City: New]
8. "Wings" - Cory Hanson - Western Cum [Drag City: 2023]
9. "Imouhar" - Mdou Moctar - Funeral For Justice [Matador: New]
10. "Hall Of Death" - bonny prince billy and matt sweeney feat. mdou moctar - Superwolves [Drag City: 2021]
11. "Nothing Adventurous Please" - Lambchop - No You C'mon [Merge: 2004]
12. "National Drinking Day" - The Elderly - Sound and Fury [Howitzer: 2000]
13. "Hey Good LooKing Girl" - and the Dirty Round EyesAtsushi Miura n - Cheap and Fake [Self: 2004]
14. "Let My People Go-Go" - The Rainmakers - The Rainmakers [Polygram: 1986]
15. "Futterman's Rule / Transitions" - Beastie Boys - ill communication [Capitol: 1994]
16. "Ozone Scraper" - Dj Shadow - Action Adventure [Mass Appeal: 2023]
17. "a Figure In The Surf" - Mount Kimbie - The Sunset Violent [Warp: New]
18. "Taken" - Ann Meredith - Varmints [Moshi Moshi: 2015]
19. "Loved" - Fourtet - Three [Text: 2024]
20. "Can't Believe We're Here" - J Mascis - What Do We Do Know [Sub Pop: 2024]
21. "Sameday" - J Mascis And The Fog - More Light [Ultimatum: 2000]

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. "Cuban Getaway" - Sue Foley - Antone's Women Bringing You The Best In Blues [Antone's Records And Tapes: 1992]
2. "Some Cold Rainy Day" - Bertha "Chippie" Hill - Men Are Like Street Cars-Women Blues Singers 1928-1969 [MCA Records: 1999]
3. "If You're A Viper" - Rosetta Howard - Men Are Like Street Cars-Women Blues Singers 1928-1969 [MCA Records: 1999]
4. "Watchin' the Water Rise" - Rosie And The Riveters - Good Clean Fun! [MAPL: 2015]
5. "Second Thought" - Laura Cerulli - From Our Circle, Too [BSA Songwriters: 2002]
6. "Desire-Quarantine Version" - Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz - California Night [Christine M Havrilla: 2023]
   Notes: Live appearance at WTJU Wed. May 8 at 6pm. Christine Havrilla and Laura Cerulli, hosted by Sandy Snyder of Wild Women and Friends.
7. "I'm Vaccinated And Ready For Love" - Maria Muldaur - Single [Stony Plain: 2021]
8. "Gopher Mambo (remastered 2009" - Yma Sumac - Mambo! [Capitol Records: 1954]
9. "Blow, Blossoms" - Queen Esther - Things Are Looking Up [Queen Esther: 2024]
10. "He's A Real Gone Guy" - Judith Owen - Come On And Get It [Twanky Records: 2022]
11. "All I Needed Was You" - Jennifer Porter - Yes, I Do! [Cougar Moon Music: 2024]
12. "At The Swing Cats Ball" - Catherine Russell - Send For Me [Dot Time Records: 2022]
13. "Porque Te Vas" - Molly Lewis - On The Lips [Jagjaguwar: 2024]
14. "Freight Train" - Sue Foley - One Guitar Woman [Stony Plain: 2024]
15. "Just Stay In Bed" - Nina Nastasia - Riderless Horse [Temporary Residence: 2022]
16. "Run, All You..." - Nina Nastasia - The Blackened Air [Touch And Go Records: 2002]
17. "Listen To The World Spin" - Paper Wings - Listen To The World Spin [Paper Wings: 2024]
18. "The Bomb" - Florence And The Machine - Dance Fever [Universal Music Operations Limit: 2022]
19. "Morning Elvis" - Florence And The Machine - Dance Fever [Universal Music Operations Limit: 2022]
20. "No More Will I Run" - Lizz Wright - Holding Space (Live In Berlin) [Blues & Greens Records: 2022]
21. "These Days" - Annie Stokes - The One That Gets Away [Anne Catherine Stokes: 2021]
22. "Green Eyes" - Hannah Juanita - Hardliner [Hannah Juanita: 2021]
23. "Already Free" - Ruth Moody - Single [Ruth Moody: 2024]
24. "People Like You" - Phoebe Rees - Bring In The Light [Phoebe: 2024]
25. "The Beauty of the Rain" - Dar Williams - The Beauty Of The Rain [Dar Williams Records: 2003]
26. "Life Is" - Jessica Pratt - Here In The Pitch [Mexican Summer: 2024]
27. "By Hook Or By CrookDar Williams song. Thanks" - Jessica Pratt - Here In The Pitch [Mexican Summer: 2024]
28. "Tell Me Why U Do That" - Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge - Single [Grace Bowers Music: 2024]
29. "This Place" - Joni Mitchell - Shine [Hearmusic: 2007]

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 [2015: FPE Records FPE 012CD]
2. "I'm Gonna Go Fishin´" {Ellington, Duke} - Diva Jazz Orchestra (Liesl Whitaker, Jami Dauber, Kellin Hanas, Barbara Laronga, Jennifer Krupa, Sara Jacovino, Leslie Havens, Erica Von Kleist, Scheila Gonsales, Laura Dreyer, Jade Elliot, Leigh Pilzer, Tomoko Ohno, Noriko Ueda, Sherrie Maricle) - Diva Jazz Orchestra "30" [2023: Diva Jazz DCD 2023]
3. "Caravan" {Ellington, Duke - Tizol, Juan - Mills, Irving} - Quincy Jones & His Orchestra (Ernie Royal, Jimmy Maxwell, Art Farmer, Lee Morgan, Nick Travis, Lennie Johnson, Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak, Urbie Green, Byers, Watkins, Woods, Kilbert, Richardson, Johnson, Shihab, Brown, Spann, Jones/Catlett, Lamond) - The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones (Early Years, Disc 2) [2023: Mercury MG 20561]
4. "Chinoiserie" {Ellington, Duke - Strayhorn, Billy} - Planet D Nonet (James O'Donnell-tp/per, Charlie Miller-tp/flh, John Tbone Paxton-tb/per/voc, Alex Colista-as/ss, Christopher Tabaczynski-ts/cl, Goode Wyche III-bs/cl, Michael Zaporski-p/b-voc, Trevor Lamb-b, RJ Spangler-d, Sean Perlmutter-d/cowbell) - Blues to Be There: A Salute to Duke Ellington [2023: East Lawn ELD 40]
5. "I’m Just a Lucky So-and-So" {Ellington, Duke - David, Mack} - Danny Jonokuchi Big Band (Nick Marchione, Sam Hoyt, John Lake, James Zollar, Scott Wendholt, Noah Halpern, Harris, Edwards, Jacovino, Jackson, Chapman, Gould, McBride, Oatts, Beshay, Lewis, Gutauskas, Jeb Patton, Harris, Congleton, Pablo, Hannah Gill) - Voices [2023: Outside In Music]
6. "Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me" {Ellington, Duke - Russell, Sidney} - Veronica Swift Dectet (James Sarno-tp, Benny Benack III-tp, Javier Nero-tb, Troy Roberts-ts, David Leon-bs, Adam Klipple-key/org, Chris Whiteman-g, Brian Viglione-d, Philip Norris-b, Veronica Swift-voc) - Veronica Swift [2023: Mack Avenue MAC 1202]
7. "VIP Boogie/Jam with Sam" {Ellington, Duke} - Planet D Nonet (James O'Donnell-tp/per, Charlie Miller-tp/flh, John Tbone Paxton-tb/per/voc, Alex Colista-as/ss, Christopher Tabaczynski-ts/cl, Goode Wyche III-bs/cl, Michael Zaporski-p/b-voc, Trevor Lamb-b, RJ Spangler-d, Sean Perlmutter-d/cowbell) - Blues to Be There: A Salute to Duke Ellington [2023: East Lawn ELD 40]
8. "Jeep's Blues" {Ellington, Duke - Hodges, Johnny} - The JOI Jazz Orchestra (Daniel Falcone, Gary Cordell, Wes Marshall, Jorge Machain, Kenny Rampton, Curt Miller, Nathan Tenouye, David Philippus, Sonny Hernandez, Wigfall, Rich, de Silva, Mader, Summers, Loeb, Tripi, Ostrem, Redfield, Friday) - A JOIful NoiZZ [2023: Jazz Outreach Initiative]
9. "Stompy Jones" {Ellington, Duke} - Owen Broder Quintet (Riley Mulherkar-tp, Owen Broder-sax, Carmen Staff-p, Barry Stevenson-b, Bryan Carter-d) - Hodges: Front and Center, Vol. 2 [2024: Outside In Music OIM 2402]
10. "Star-Crossed Lovers" {Ellington, Duke - Strayhorn, Billy} - Fred Hersch solo (-p) - Silent, Listening [2024: ECM 2799]
11. "In A Sentimental Mood" {Ellington, Duke} - Ray Blue - Kenny Barron duo (Ray Blue-sax, Kenny Barron-p) - People [2023: Jazzheads JH 1265]
12. "Love Came" {Strayhorn, Billy - Ellington, Duke} - Roberto Magris - Ettore Martin duo (Ettore Martin-ts, Roberto Magris-p) - Love Is Passing Through [2024: J Mood Records JM 023]
13. "I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)" {Ellington, Duke} - Noah Haidu Trio (Noah Haidu-p, Buster Williams-b, Billy Hart-d) - Standards II [2024: Sunnyside Records]
14. "Solitude" {Ellington, Duke - DeLange, Edgar - Mills, Irving} - Lafayette Harris Jr. Trio (Lafayette Harris Jr-p, Peter Washington-b, Lewis Nash-d) - Swingin' Up in Harlem [2023: Savant SCD 2203]
15. "Take The "A" Train" {Ellington, Duke - Strayhorn, Billy} - Greg Satterthwaite Trio (Greg Satterthwaite-p, Delbert Felix-b, Quentin Baxter-d) - Savannah Blue [2023: Self Produced]
16. "Drop Me Off In Harlem" {Ellington, Duke - Kenny, Nick} - Ray Gallon Trio (Ray Gallon-p, Ron Carter-b, Lewis Nash-d) - Grand Company [2023: Cellar Music CMR 101422]
17. "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" {Ellington, Duke - Nemo, Henry - Redmond, John - Mills, Irving} - Emmet Cohen Trio with Houston Person (Houston Person-ts, Emmet Cohen-p, Yasushi Nakamura-b, Kyle Poole-d) - Master Legacy Series Vol. 5 [2023: Bandstand Presents BP EC 001]
18. "In A Sentimental Mood" {Ellington, Duke} - Griffin Woodard Quartet (Griffin Woodard-bcl, Cameron Campbell-p, Miles Gilbert-b, Hugh Kline-d) - Precious One [2023: Self Produced]
19. "Mood Indigo" {Ellington, Duke - Bigard, Barney - Mills, Irving} - Claire Daly with George Garzone (George Garzone-ts, Claire Daly-bs, Jon Davis-p, Dave Hofstra-b, David F Gibson-d - VuVu for Frances [2023: Daly Bread Records]
20. "Warm Valley_What Am I Here For" {Ellington, Duke} - Claire Daly with George Garzone (George Garzone-ts, Claire Daly-bs, Jon Davis-p, Dave Hofstra-b, David F Gibson-d - VuVu for Frances [2023: Daly Bread Records]
21. "Prelude To A Kiss" {Ellington, Duke} - Sean Fyfe Quartet (Dave O’Higgins-ts, Sean Fyfe-p, Luke Fowler-b, Matt Fishwick-d) - Stepping Stones [2024: Cellar Music CMR 032924]
22. "Lady Of The Lavender Mist" {Ellington, Duke} - Angelica Sanchez Nonet (Kenny Warren-cor, Thomas Heberer quarter-tone-tp, Michaël Attias-as, Ben Goldberg-contra-acl, Chris Speed-ts/cl, Angelica Sanchez-p, Omar Tamez-g, John Hébert-b, Sam Ospovat-d) - Nighttime Creatures [2023: Pyroclastic Records]
23. "Caravan" {Ellington, Duke} - Rob Dixon - Steve Allee Quintet (Derrick Gardner-tp, Rob Dixon-ts/ss, Steve Allee-p, Nick Tucker-b, Kenny Phelps-d) - Standards Deluxe [2023: Self Produced]
24. "Reedy Rootin Tootin Pipey Gripey Waltz (Dance Of The Reed-Pipes)" {Ellington, Duke - Strayhorn, Billy} - Mr Sun (Darol Anger-fiddle, Joe Walsh-man, Grant Gordy-g, Aidan O’Donnell-b) - Mr Sun Plays Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite [2023: Adhyâropa Records]
25. "Midway to Midway" {Levy, Howard} - Howard Levy 4 - Live From Chicago [2024: Bankan Samba Records]

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. "Overture to 'Saul'" {George Frideric HANDEL} - The Sixteen Orchestra, Harry Christophers (dir.) - Handel: Saul [Coro ]
2. "Valse triste" {Jean SIBELIUS} - The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy (cond.) - Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 43 / Valse triste / The Swan of Tuonela / Pohjola's Daughter, Op. 49 [RCA ]
3. "Sonata in B Minor, K. 87" {Domenico SCARLATTI} - Ivo Pogorelich (piano) - Scarlatti: Sonatas [Deutsche Grammophon ]
4. "String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111" {Johannes BRAHMS} - Takacs Quartet, Lawrence Power (viola) - BRAHMS, J.: String Quintets Nos. 1 and 2 [hyperion ]
5. "Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a" {P. I. TCHAIKOVSKY} - Vienna Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan (cond.) - Tchaikovsky: Ballet Suites [Decca ]
6. "Concerto For Strings in B Flat, RV 167" {Antonio VIVALDI} - Venice Baroque Orchestra - Vivaldi: Concertos & Sinfonias For Strings [Archiv ]
7. "6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: No. 2. Intermezzo in A Major" {Johannes BRAHMS} - Stephen Hough - Brahms: The Final Piano Pieces [hyperion ]
8. "6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118: No 6. Intermezzo in E-Flat Minor" {Johannes BRAHMS} - Stephen Hough - Brahms: The Final Piano Pieces [hyperion ]
9. "Sonata Op. 1 No. 7 in E minor, BuxWV. 257" {Dietrich BUXTEHUDE} - John Holloway, Jaap ter Linden, Lars Ulrik Mortensen - Buxtehude: Complete Chamber Music: Seven Sonatas [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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1. "Songs Without Words Book Two, Op. 30" {Felix MENDELSSOHN} - Martin Jones (piano) - Mendelssohn: Complete Piano Works - Songs Without Words I [Nimbus ]
2. "Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64" {P. I. TCHAIKOVSKY} - Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky (cond.) - Tchaikovsky: Symphonies Nos. 4, 5, & 6 [Deutsche Grammophon ]

WTJU Overnight Mix

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

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Alternate Universe

Alternate Universe features a wide variety of alternative songs and artists that help the listener escape from reality and immerse themselves into a world of musical discovery.

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1. "Under Water / In Air" - STRFKR - Parallel Realms [Polyvinyl Records: 2024]
2. "Lunaria Swirls" - Feyleux - Exposé [Feyleux: 2024]
3. "WDPK 83.7 FM" - Daft Punk - Homework [Daft Life Ltd./ADA France: 1997]
4. "Voyager" - Daft Punk - Discovery [Daft Life Ltd./ADA France: 2001]
5. "(If I Knew, I'd Tell You)" - Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms [FADER LABEL: 2010]
6. "Le départ" - L'Impératrice - Odyssée - EP [microqlima: 2015]
7. "Steve McQueen" - M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming [Mute: 2011]
8. "Walkabout (W/ Noah Lennox)" - Atlas Sound, Noah Lennox - Logos [kranky: 2009]
9. "The Hardest Part" - Washed Out - The Hardest Part [Sub Pop Records: 2024]
10. "." - girl in red - if i could make it go quiet [world in red: 2021]
11. "Probably" - Still House Plants - If I don't make it, I love u [Bison Records: 2024]
12. "Les Petits Gris" - Khruangbin - A LA SALA [Dead Oceans: 2024]
13. "Let's Move On Together" - Blackbird Blackbird - Summer Heart [Blackbird Blackbird: 2010]
14. "Stay, Pt. 2" - extremely bad man, Alexis Moraites - Stay, Pt. 1 &, Pt. 2 [extremely bad man: 2018]
15. "Holy Forest" - Pinkshinyultrablast - Everything Else Matters [Club AC30: 2015]
16. "Strange Weather" - levitation room - Strange Weather [Levitation / Greenway Records Courtesy of ONErpm: 2024]
17. "Hey Cool Kid" - Cloud Nothings - Turning On [Carpark Records: 2010]
18. "Charmed" - Σtella, Redinho - Up and Away [Sub Pop Records: 2022]
19. "Let U Go" - Slow Magic - How To Run Away [Downtown Records: 2014]
20. "meet the grahams" - Kendrick Lamar - meet the grahams [Interscope: 2024]