John Northup
The Edge of Jazz HostIt all started outside Detroit, where John’s mom used to hang a little transistor radio in his crib, so it’s really her fault. He has worked in web design and accessibility since 1999, dabbling in community radio sporadically in Vermont, Minnesota, and Michigan since 1987. John came to Utah in 2017 and works for WebAIM at the USU Institute for Disability. He holds a master’s in information science from the University of Michigan and an undergraduate degree in mass communications from Goddard College. John’s tastes in music are as diverse as Earth itself, but jazz is number one.
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A warm, elegant set blending jazz vocals, lyrical ballads, and modern swing — featuring Boz Scaggs’ “Detour Ahead,” Sacha Boutros’ charm, and a festive finish from Jeremy Pelt. -
This week, we remember the jazz and voices of another Dec. 7 that fell on a Sunday — 84 years ago.
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A soulful and wide-ranging jazz set blending elegant ballads, bluesy depth, and Afro-Caribbean fire — featuring Paul Marinaro, the Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective, and Ted Rosenthal.
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A vibrant mix of jazz, blues, and Afro-Peruvian grooves — featuring Cannonball-inspired swing, soulful ballads, and high-energy Latin jazz from Gabriel Alegría and Steven Oquendo.
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A warm and romantic blend of standards, ballads, and modern reflections — featuring Diana Krall’s “Autumn in New York,” Coltrane and Hartman’s “Autumn Serenade,” and Josh Lawrence’s “Still We Dream.”
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We explore the artistry of drummer, pianist, and composer Jack DeJohnette, who passed last month at the age of 83.
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A very special pre-Halloween edition spotlighting tunes that create just the right spooky and haunted atmosphere.
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A graceful, autumn-tinged jazz set blending nostalgia and warmth — featuring Stacey Kent’s “’Tis Autumn,” Tony Bennett’s “The Autumn Waltz,” and an expressive performance from Carmen McRae.
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A playful and inventive jazz set balancing classics and modern voices — featuring Doris Day’s vintage charm, Brad Mehldau’s introspection, and fresh originals from Neal Miner and Conrad Herwig.
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A powerful big band–driven set with global flair, weaving in Christian McBride’s “Moanin’,” Kathy Barr’s vintage swing, and heartfelt moments from Alex Sipiagin and Terri Lyne Carrington.
