YOW Jazz, March 4: the music of Bob Fenton and Jenna McLean
Interviews about new releases from Mike McClelland Rm 210 and Jenna McLean
Bob Fenton was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer (1924-2007). Mike McClelland Rm 210 have just released a second album of mostly Bob Fenton compositions - “You’ll Hear It: the Music of Bob Fenton”. The ensemble consists of:
Mike McClelland - drums
Mike Murley – tenor and soprano saxophones
Reg Schwager - guitar
Neil Swainson - bass
On the show you will hear some of my conversations with Mike McClelland about Fenton’s legacy and the new release.
Jenna McLean is a singer from Colorado. I talk to her about her second release, “For Your Love” and some of her influences. Here she is live in studio playing “Love Me or Leave Me”.
One of her favourite vocalists is Carmen McRae. Here is Carmen McRae singing ‘Round Midnight in 1962.
You can listen to the show live in the National Capital Region at 93.1 on the FM dial or online at CKCUFM.com, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The show is also available for streaming on demand.