Improvisations on WUOT
Weekdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
Improvisations, heard weekdays 6:30 to 8 p.m., is produced and hosted locally by Eric Reed (Mondays) Todd Steed (Tuesdays), Paul Parris (Wednesdays), Taber Gable (Thursdays) and Chris Woodhull (Fridays).
Improvisations is curated by a dedicated lineup of jazz fans with over 70 years of jazz radio experience. Our playlists reflect every era of jazz from the earliest New Orleans swing to last week's best releases. We strive to keep the show interesting, listenable, and enlightening and entertaining. We love to hear from our listeners and our contact information is located below.
Questions or comments? Email improv@utk.edu
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Guitarist Fareed Haque talks with Todd Steed about his upcoming duo performance with Goran Ivanovic. More information on the concert and workshop here. -
Musician Petra Haden reflects on the music of her father, legendary bassist and composer Charlie Haden. Petra hand selects several pieces that connect her…
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Joy Harjo talks with Todd Steed about her brilliant new recording, I Pray For My Enemies.
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In this episode, Todd finds out that ping pong and jazz are toally compatible. Also, a side trip to Baltimore with former WUOT host Lee Gardner.
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Did you know The Bad Plus just performed at the Bijou Theatre? For no audience? Todd Steed sat down with pianist Orrin Evans to dicuss this unique concert…
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Gregory Tardy has released one of the best recordings of his career, If Time Could Stand Still. He talks with Todd Steed about the personal nature of this…
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Musician and composer Eric Reed has landed in Knoxville and is ready to go. He sat down with Todd Steed to discuss his new role as teacher.
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Po Hannah chats with Todd Steed about the new release from Los Leslies.
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Maria Schneider talks with Todd Steed about her most ambitious, boundless work yet and recalls her enjoyable time in Knoxville. More info here.
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Tamar Smithers, the Director of Education and Public Programs, talks with Todd Steed about the opening of the National Museum of African American Music in…
