Jazz trumpet player Markus Rutz

Markus Rutz, jazz trumpet player based in Chicago talsk with Steve Hart.

I got to interview Chicago-based jazz musician Markus Rutz (pronounced roots) for my jazz radio show in April 2020. Broadcasters are welcome to use the interview free of charge – the intro and outro have been written for you… Chicago jazz musician Markus Rutz [pronounced ‘roots’] has just released his third album called “Blueprints Figure

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For what it’s worth – Rebecca Angel

Rebecca Angel sings For What It's Worth

If one were to hear Rebecca Angel’s Love Life Choices without knowing the singer’s backstory, it’s doubtful that the listener would ever guess it’s a debut album. Here, within these 10 songs, are maturity and poise, well-honed craftsmanship and a steely confidence, smart musical choices and an innate sense of self. Rebecca Angel’s individuality shines

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Dave Koz – The Closer We Get

Dave Koz

In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements. Nine GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises and performances for multiple U.S. presidents. A Platinum-selling

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Forget the world – think hyper-local

You are a local broadcaster – own it Digital broadcasters are perfectly placed to adopt a hyper‑local approach and become a station that genuinely reflects their community. A big part of that mix is local presenters who can reference neighbourhood events, local personalities and everyday happenings during their links. That alone signals to listeners that

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How to lick the competition

You know what vanilla ice cream is. No one really dislikes it — it’s fine for every palate and goes with just about anything. Add a scoop to apple pie or drown it in toppings and you can’t lose. But on its own? It’s bland. It needs something extra to make it interesting. That’s where

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What you need to get on air

It doesn’t take much to see what a semi-pro or fully professional radio studio looks like – a quick Google search and the mouthwatering photos pop up like candy in a sweet store. And while many of us may dream of such things, the beauty of radio is that we can broadcast perfectly fine shows

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