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Celebrating The Birthday Of Oscar Pettiford

This week on 12th Street Jump we celebrate the birthday of Oscar Pettiford with our special guest Tyrone Clark. We play a game of “Who’s Got the Blues” with pianist Greg Tivis from Texas, and Nikki’s man troubles redefine fantasy football.

Song List:
Lover Man
Oscar’s Blues
Tricotism
David Bromberg’s Blues
There Will Never Be Another You
I’m Beginning To See the Light
Blues In the Closet

Spotify: Oscar Pettiford

Chris Prewitt is the Director of Technology and Broadcast Operations for KCUR 89.3. Email him at chris@kcur.org.
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