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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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Detroit has long been a powerhouse in American industry—and in American jazz. In the mid-20th century, the Motor City’s working-class neighborhoods produced a wave of extraordinary musicians who shaped the sound of modern jazz.

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Jazz is constantly evolving—shaped by fresh voices and new waves of creativity. Today, two powerful movements are commanding attention: the return of the alto sax to center stage, and a rising generation of innovative vocalists.

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Alice Coltrane’s music is a journey -- one that extends far beyond jazz tradition into the realms of spirit and transcendence. After her husband, John Coltrane, died,  she devoted herself to exploring sound as a path to healing and enlightenment.

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Duke Ellington, one of jazz’s greatest composers, believed his music had a higher purpose. In the 1960s and ’70s, he created a bold and visionary series of Sacred Concerts—large-scale works that blended jazz orchestra, choir, soloists, and dance. 

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In the late 1950s, jazz legend Mary Lou Williams underwent a profound spiritual transformation that reshaped her music and mission. Out of that calling emerged her groundbreaking sacred works—compositions that blended jazz with liturgical tradition. more

Jazz and hip-hop share a deep, creative lineage, even though they emerged decades apart. Hip-hop artists have long drawn inspiration from jazz’s rhythm, improvisation, and harmonic complexity. 

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DuBose Heyward’s most significant artistic legacy came from the world he created in his novel Porgy. Written in 1925, the book inspired a Broadway play, adapted by Heyward and his wife, Dorothy, and later became the foundation for Gershwin’s legendar... more

DuBose Heyward helped shape one of the most iconic works in American musical history. Born in Charleston in 1885, Heyward came from an old, respected South Carolina family. 

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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 is an educator and jazz enthusiast dedicated to promoting the history and current landscape of jazz music.

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This series explores the rich history and contemporary landscape of jazz music, particularly as it relates to South Carolina. It covers a diverse range of topics, including influential figures in jazz like Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, as well as the interplay between jazz and other artistic disciplines such as literature and visual art. The discussions highlight the genre's deep connection to cultural movements and social issues, making it a unique blend of music history and commentary. The format is likely designed to educate listeners about the significance of jazz while also celebrating the state's contributions to this vibrant art form, presenting a mix of historical accounts and current developments within the jazz scene.

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

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