Rich Tones Curated Jazz

Friday 10 p.m. and Saturday 11 p.m.

Hosted by Rich Rector

RichTones Curated Jazz is a one hour journey into the wonderful world of Jazz music with host Rich Rector.

Capricorn Jazz | January 17, 2025

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Check out these 10 Artists born between December 22nd and January 19
Trumpet Primer for Bennett | January 10, 2025

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Here are some great trumpeters for my great-niece to learn from.
New Releases | January 3, 2025

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I'm starting out the new year with some new releases for you!
89th Downbeat Readers' Poll | December 27, 2024

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Let's listen to some of the winners of this year's poll!
2024 Holiday Jazz | December 20, 2024

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Every year about this time, I find some new jazzy holiday music for you!
Sagittarius Jazz | December 13, 2024

Rich Rector

Here's 10 great Sagittarian Jazz artists for your listening pleasure!
Grammy Nominees for 2025 | December 6, 2024

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The Jazz Grammys rarely get much attention, so every year I bring you some of the nominees.
Baritone Saxophonists | November 29, 2024

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I've got a selection of seven different Bari players for you!
Miles Davis Alumni Club | November 22, 2024

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The number of talented artists who played in Miles Davis' Groups is astounding!
Scorpio Jazz | November 15, 2024

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Let's listen to some great Scorpio jazz players!

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Rich has been around music all his life. His dad had a swing band in the 1940’s and played saxophones and clarinets. Rich played one of those clarinets in grade school band, and also took up the guitar in high school. But never was a jazz player. Instead, he listened! RichTones Curated Jazz on KPCW gives our listeners a new perspective on jazz.

While attending Stanford University Rich's roommate, Ian McIlraith, was a jazz saxophone player who was familiar with many jazz players and songs. Ian really educated him about jazz; he taught him how to listen closely for different artists’ playing styles and he introduced him to the classic jazz standards.

He honed his listening skills by attending many concerts and jazz festivals. Some of the people and places Rich remembers are Mike Stern at The Regatta Bar at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA; Milt Jackson at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, CA; Bill Frisell at The Blue Note in NYC; local combos at The Green Mill in Chicago; and The Blue Room in Kansas City’s Jazz District, just to name a few. In addition, Rich was able to see performances by Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and many more.

If you’re new to jazz, Rich Tones will introduce you to new players and sounds; if you’re already a jazz buff, Rich Tones will give you a new personal perspective on the genre.