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Biography
The Legends of Jazz, a nationally syndicated radio show is hosted by WNUA's very own Ramsey Lewis. Each show presents two hours of the great names in jazz and their finest recordings. Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Billie Holiday, Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck and more – including the players who are carrying on the jazz tradition today. With Ramsey Lewis as the host, you’ll get unique and personal insights from someone who’s spent more than four decades in music.
The Legends of Jazz can now be seen on WTTW - Channel 11, Friday nights at 9:30PM (CST). Each weekly episode will feature a guest artist performing several numbers with Ramsey and his Trio. In between these informal performances, Ramsey and his guest chat casually about topics related to the show's theme. Weekly episodes will focus on a single instrument, style or element of jazz.
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