The Edge of Jazz
Sundays 10-11 p.m.
What is jazz? Jazz is as varied and diverse as Utah itself. It has high peaks and low valleys. It can be glossy, it can be gritty, it can be lush, and it can be very sparse. It can rush like a river or flow like a calming stream, and it is rooted in tradition while always embarking on new directions. Let’s explore it together on The Edge of Jazz, Sunday nights at 10.
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A thoughtful modern set balancing hard-bop roots and forward-looking spirit, with Horace Silver’s drive, lyrical reflections from Al Foster and Billy Hart, and hopeful energy from Johnathan Blake. -
For our final show of 2025, we rewind to 1975 — an era of funk, fusion, and fearless jazz — featuring Grover Washington Jr., Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Gil Scott-Heron, and Keith Jarrett.
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A thoughtful, season-touched jazz set blending reflective originals, Detroit grooves, and holiday warmth — featuring Vince Guaraldi’s classic touch and Patricia Brennan’s modern edge.
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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.
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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.
