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The Sugar Shack Jukebox: Sugarshack Jukebox: Slow Down Piano Version (Audio)
After the news at noon, Owen Phillips of "Defenestrated" takes over the Jukebox for Jared on a piano-centric episode in honor of the WGXC pledge drive's Slow Down / Slow Radio theme. (But don't worry with the likes of Art Tatum and Cecil Taylor cued up on vinyl, this won't be anything snail paced.
"The Sugar Shack Jukebox" brings decades of funk, R&B, rock, pop, psych, soul, reggae, hip hop, worldwide jams, and more; studio and live cuts, instrumentals, rarities, and album tracks alongside well-loved classics. "The Sugar Shack Jukebox’s" spontaneous and musical bent caters to the heads while keeping it fun for casual listeners of all ages. Call-ins and guests welcome! Live from the Catskill studio. Call in at (518) 622-2598 ext. 3.
Noted enthusiast Jared Widjeskog was locally grown in Stuyvesant, where he lives with his wife and two children. With a deep love for people, music, and the great outdoors, Jared is grateful for the vital role WGXC plays in shaping the future of Columbia and Greene counties through its support of free speech, justice, community connections, and access. He strongly encourages all listeners to support WGXC by clicking Donate and thanks everyone for their participation!
Playlist:
- Jumping in the Sugar Bowl / Amina Claudine Myers
- The Virtuoso Pianist Part,40 / S.H.O.
- Fats, Duke & the Monk / Abdullah Ibrahim
- Pastime Rag No. 5 / Marcus Schwarz
- Pastime Rag No. 5 - A Slow Drag / Artie Matthews
- One Two Five / Jaki Byard
- Travelling / Meredith Monk
- Holiday In Cambodia / Kim Ngân Media
- The Piano Has Been Drinking (Not Me) (An Evening with Pete King) / Tom Waits