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Rapp on Jazz, co-produced by South Carolina Public Radio and the ColaJazz Foundation, highlights the Palmetto State's connection to the history of jazz music and the current jazz scene. Join Mark Rapp, executive director of the foundation and host of SC Public Radio’s ColaJazz Presents, for these 60-second segments covering everything from famous South Carolinians like Dizzy Gillespie and Eartha K... more

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In the 1980s and 1990s, jazz experienced a powerful revival. After decades of fusion, funk, and experimentation, a new generation of musicians returned to acoustic traditions while pushing the music forward. 

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The 1970s marked a fascinating revival in jazz. After the free jazz explorations of the ’60s, many artists returned to earlier roots while still pushing boundaries. 

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The vocal artistry of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald continues to shape modern jazz singing. Armstrong’s expressive phrasing, gravelly tone, and rhythmic inventiveness set a standard for emotional storytelling in music, inspiring countless vocal... more

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong were groundbreaking solo artists long before their collaborations. Ella, the “First Lady of Song,” mastered impeccable phrasing, extraordinary range, and virtuosic scat singing, transforming the Great American Song... more

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong shared one of jazz’s most iconic musical partnerships. Though their voices were very different—Ella's pure, agile tone and flawless phrasing, and Louis’ gravelly, expressive voice and virtuosic trumpet—they blended... more

After his formative work with Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane embarked on a journey that would redefine jazz. Monk’s angular melodies, unexpected harmonies, and rhythmic daring pushed Coltrane to experiment with “sheets of sound,” complex chord substi... more

John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk share one of the most influential collaborations in jazz history. In the late 1950s, Coltrane joined Monk’s quartet at New York’s Five Spot, immersing himself in Monk’s angular melodies, unconventional harmonies, and... more

Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's collaboration was not just about music—it was about storytelling through jazz. Together, they transformed the big band into a narrative instrument, where every arrangement and solo contributed to a larger emotiona... more

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Jim Ferguson
Bassist and vocalist from South Carolina
Episode: Jim Ferguson
Dr. Matt White
Director of Jazz Studies at the University of South Carolina, accomplished trumpeter and educator, gifted arranger and composer
University of South Carolina
Episode: Dr. Matt White
Dr. Karen Chandler
Classically trained pianist, scholar, and cultural visionary
College of Charleston
Episode: Dr. Karen Chandler
Quentin E. Baxter
Award-winning producer, performer, and passionate jazz educator
Rinky Tanky
Episode: Quentin E. Baxter
Bob Alberti
Pianist who studied under Teddy Wilson and performed with renowned jazz groups.
Episode: Bob Alberti

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Mark Rapp
Host of Rapp on Jazz, emphasizing the connection between South Carolina and jazz music history.

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This podcast focuses on exploring the deep-rooted connections between jazz music and its historical significance, especially concerning influential figures and events from South Carolina. Key topics include the evolution of jazz during significant periods like World War II and the Great Depression, the impact of Prohibition on the jazz scene, and the profiles of pivotal musicians such as James Brown and Fred Wesley. There is a special emphasis on how these narratives shape the cultural fabric of jazz today, with discussions about improvisation and modern jazz standards. The unique blend of historical perspective and contemporary jazz culture makes it an engaging resource for music enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Rapp on Jazz launched 8 months ago and published 181 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Dr. Matt White
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4. Quentin E. Baxter
5. Bob Alberti

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