Classic Jazz of the ‘20s, ‘30s, and 40’s in vintage and new stereo recordings. Host Dave Radlauer provides compelling insights into the music, bringing alive the unique personalities, culture and lore of jazz. The show is filled with thoughtful and entertaining presentations to delight and charm whether you are just learning about jazz and swing or are a dedicated "moldy fig". Occasionally, guest host celebrities, authors and musicians stop by to present jazz biographies told in music or rare interview clips. Meaningful chapters of American cultural history are revealed in the emergence of jazz from unique settings:
• New Orleans c. 1900
• Harlem in the ‘20s
• Kansas City in the ‘30s
• San Francisco’s traditional jazz revival of the ‘40s and ‘50s
