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'What I Like About Jazz' Highlights The Tenor Sax

Montana Public Radio | By John Arvish

Published February 2, 2016 at 11:57 AM MST

Houston Person on the sax in 2006.

This week on "What I Like About Jazz:" a tribute to the tenor sax, with a spotlight on two of the masters, Gene Ammons and Houston Person.

We'll also hear some great but lesser-known tenor sax players like Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon, and King Curtis, along with current players like Eric Alexander and Grant Stewart (a.k.a. "Reeds and Deeds").

Tune in to "What I Like About Jazz" Wednesday night from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. on your radio or online - only on Montana Public Radio.

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John Arvish

John Arvish is a public school teacher, as well as host and producer of What I Like About Jazz, Muse's Jukebox, and Blues on the Move. He lives with his wife Carrie, their dog Sunny and cat Pokey and a smorgasbord of good music, theater, art and food.

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