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The Major Scale is testifying the word of the gospel this episode. First, we pay tribute to the dearly departed Della Reese. She began he career as a singer of immense force and beauty, commanding a range that spanned from Puccini, the deep roots of the blues, Tin Pan Ally, and Gospel. Ms. Reese could deliver it all with spine tingling and soul stirring results. Lynda Blensky, Reese’s rep, said it best: “We lost a magnificent woman who was a trailblazer in many ways.”

SONG CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:

THEME: Jazz Phantom by Chomsk’ (from the album “Different Beats” on Magnetic Records).

FIRST HALF:

Lonelyville By Della Reese (from the film “Let’s Rock” by Columbia Pictures).

Don’t You Know by Della Reese (from the album “The Classic Della Reese” on RCA/Victor).

If I Never Get to Heaven by Della Reese (from the album  “I Like It Like Dat” on ABC/Paramount).

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot by Della Reese (from the album “The Best Thing For You” on Jasmine Records).

Billy My Love by Della Reese (from the album “Right Now” on Avco/Embassy Records).

It’s Magic by Della Reese (from the album “The Angelic Della Reese” on Magnitude Records).

A House Is Not A Home by Della Reese (from the album “On Strings of Blue” on ABC/Paramount).

Someday by Della Reese (from the CBC TV Show on CBC Television).

Brand New Day by Della Reese (from the album “Right Now” on AVCO/Embassy Records).

SECOND HALF:

My Days Are Numbered by Blood, Sweat & Tears (from the album “Child Is Father To The Man” on Columbia Records).

Sister Sadie by Horace Silver (from the album “Blowin’the Blues Away” on Blue Note Records).

Moanin’ by Bobby Timmons (from the album “This Here is Bobby Timmons” on Riverside Records).

Go On and Get That Church by Les McCann (from the album “In San Francisco” on Pacific Jazz Records).

Name It and Claim It by The Clark Sisters (from the album “Sincerely” on New Birth Records).

ABOUT THE MAJOR SCALE:

Your attention please to a new program that celebrates and takes a fresh and bold look at the great American art form- JAZZ!!!

The Major Scale is the title, the motto and the mission are, Jazz- past, present, future, and everything in between. A lot of focus will be on new and fresh sounds, deep cuts, closer looks at underrated artists, taking a different look at some of the titans of the genre, and getting the two cents worth from a number of surprise guests and sources.

The Major Scale can boast amongst it’s guests- legends like Herbie Hancock, Tom Scott, and Ahmad Jamal. The up and coming and the underrated-Kamasi Washington, Mia Doi Todd, Michael Blake. Fresh perspectives and commentary from the likes of Rock legend Al Kooper, who weighed in on the gospel. From The New Yorker, Amanda Petrusich expounds on her article about the movement to rename the Williamsburg Bridge in honor of Sonny Rollins. We explore the Soul-Jazz experiments of the Rascals. Grace Kelly from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert talks about her pop-up/flash mob concerts. Plus Thundercat, Henry Mancini, Ghostface Killah, Jaimie Branch, Nels Cline, Badbadnotgood, Cecil Taylor, and more get pick up on the Major Scale radar.

Produced in Central Florida, this program seeks to become one of the defining voices of this Native American art form, and everything else that finds itself under it’s umbrella. Think about programming and content found on the likes of World Cafe, Philadelphia, PA. Tiny Desk from Washington D.C., and KEXP Live from Seattle, WA. and that’s what the Major Scale strives to do.

For the curious, and lovers of music who like the details in between.

ABOUT KYLE EAGLE (Host):

Kyle Eagle has been a contributing writer and producer for the NPR-WBGO, WUCF, WPRK, Wax Poetics, The Orlando Weekly, Artbourne, and The Fiscal Times, as well as several music and film releases- Light in the Attic’s documentary “This Is Gary McFarland”, and an upcoming film on composer Jack Nietzsche. Recordings- Call Me-Jack Wilson, Live at the Penthouse, Grachan Moncur III, Chico Hamilton, and Andy Bey.

ABOUT CHRIS BARANYI (Producer):

Chris Baranyi is a sound engineer and music producer. He splits his time between designing AV systems for theme parks and recording music. Chris has worked with many Orlando area musicians with backgrounds in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, funk, new age, and classical. Some of which have been featured on NPR’s Echoes. His passion includes jazz, vintage microphones, and hot sauces.