{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/presentation/3/context.json","id":"https://arsc.aviaryplatform.com/iiif/3r0pr7p74m/manifest","type":"Manifest","label":{"en":["Jazz in DC, On the Air: A Tribute to the Late Felix Grant"]},"logo":"https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/organizations/logo_images/000/000/019/original/ARSC_Full_Logo_RGB_K.jpg?1605438091","metadata":[{"label":{"en":["Agent"]},"value":{"en":["David Sager (Presenter)","Bill Mayhugh (Presenter)","Rob Bamberger (Presenter)","Larry Appelbaum (Presenter)","Rusty Hassan (Presenter)","Judith Korey (Presenter)","Michael Turpin (Presenter)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Date"]},"value":{"en":["2009-05-30 (Created)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Format"]},"value":{"en":["Audio"]}},{"label":{"en":["Description"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eFelix Grant, DC jazz radio host for more than 40 years was a mighty force in Washington, DC and vicinity. It seems almost impossible today to realize that a jazz program was heard on Washington DC radio five nights a week. But it is true; beginning in 1953 the late Felix Grant hosted over WMAL-AM his four hour “Album Sound till Midnight” broadcast to the delight of music lovers in the nation’s capital. He not only captivated fans but also help tune the ears of budding jazz musicians. So compelling was Grant’s program and so great his popularity that when the station pulled the show off the air in an attempt to change the format, the outcry from the public was so great that Felix was promptly returned to his spot. Grant was also instrumental in popularizing Brazilian jazz in the United States as a result of his frequent travels there and returning with armloads of LPs of this exciting music to share with listeners. Felix’s taped broadcasts, including many interviews with now legendary jazz musicians are housed in a dedicated archive at the University of the District of Columbia. His immense record collection, books and other musical ephemera resides there as well. Grant’s tremendous legacy has continued in the hands of many fine programmers, whose numbers in rank have dwindled in recent years due to sharply defined changes in radio programming. In addition, advances in technology have resulted in a drop in dedicated, concentrated listening resulting in the rise of podcasts, programs archived on the internet, high definition radio and other ways to listen on demand. Also, the rise of popularity in a genre known as “Smooth Jazz” has had a hand in elbowing classic jazz radio out of the airwaves. What has been and what will be the effect of these changes on jazz radio and more importantly, on live jazz and on our culture? How will “narrowcasting” affect listenership? A distinguished panel discusses Felix Grant’s legacy and the present state and future of jazz on the air: Bill Mayhugh, former WMAL host who’s all night program followed Felix Grant’s; Rob Bamberger, popular host of WAMU’s “Hot Jazz Saturday Night”; Larry Appelbaum, longtime host of WPFW’s “Sound of Surprise” and jazz promoter; Rusty Hassan, veteran DC jazz programmer and host of WPFW’s “Jazz \u0026amp; More”; Judith Korey, curator of the Felix E. Grant collection at the University of the District of Columbia; Michael Turpin, recording engineer and preservation advisor to the Felix E. 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So compelling was Grant\u0026rsquo;s program and so great his popularity that when the station pulled the show off the air in an attempt to change the format, the outcry from the public was so great that Felix was promptly returned to his spot. Grant was also instrumental in popularizing Brazilian jazz in the United States as a result of his frequent travels there and returning with armloads of LPs of this exciting music to share with listeners. Felix\u0026rsquo;s taped broadcasts, including many interviews with now legendary jazz musicians are housed in a dedicated archive at the University of the District of Columbia. His immense record collection, books and other musical ephemera resides there as well. Grant\u0026rsquo;s tremendous legacy has continued in the hands of many fine programmers, whose numbers in rank have dwindled in recent years due to sharply defined changes in radio programming. In addition, advances in technology have resulted in a drop in dedicated, concentrated listening resulting in the rise of podcasts, programs archived on the internet, high definition radio and other ways to listen on demand. Also, the rise of popularity in a genre known as \u0026ldquo;Smooth Jazz\u0026rdquo; has had a hand in elbowing classic jazz radio out of the airwaves. What has been and what will be the effect of these changes on jazz radio and more importantly, on live jazz and on our culture? How will \u0026ldquo;narrowcasting\u0026rdquo; affect listenership? A distinguished panel discusses Felix Grant\u0026rsquo;s legacy and the present state and future of jazz on the air: Bill Mayhugh, former WMAL host who\u0026rsquo;s all night program followed Felix Grant\u0026rsquo;s; Rob Bamberger, popular host of WAMU\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;Hot Jazz Saturday Night\u0026rdquo;; Larry Appelbaum, longtime host of WPFW\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;Sound of Surprise\u0026rdquo; and jazz promoter; Rusty Hassan, veteran DC jazz programmer and host of WPFW\u0026rsquo;s \u0026ldquo;Jazz \u0026amp; More\u0026rdquo;; Judith Korey, curator of the Felix E. Grant collection at the University of the District of Columbia; Michael Turpin, recording engineer and preservation advisor to the Felix E. 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