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Rapp on Jazz, co-produced by South Carolina Public Radio and the ColaJazz Foundation, highlights the Palmetto State's connection to the history of jazz music and the current jazz scene. Join Mark Rapp, executive director of the foundation and host of SC Public Radio’s ColaJazz Presents, for these 60-second segments covering everything from famous South Carolinians like Dizzy Gillespie and Eartha K... more

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South Carolina–born Lauren Meccia is a saxophonist, composer, and University of South Carolina professor known for her versatility in jazz, classical, and contemporary music. 

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Ann Caldwell, born in Denmark, South Carolina, is known as Charleston’s “First Lady of Jazz.” With her powerful voice, elegant phrasing, and deep commitment to preserving jazz traditions, Caldwell has become a beloved figure in the Charleston music s... more

James “Blood” Ulmer was born in St. Matthews, South Carolina, and is a visionary guitarist known for his daring blend of avant-garde jazz, blues, and free improvisation. His nickname, “Blood,” comes from his stinging, cutting guitar style—raw, electr... more

Charleston-born Alphonse Mouzon was a groundbreaking drummer and a pioneer of jazz fusion. Known for his explosive energy, technical mastery, and rhythmic creativity, Mouzon helped redefine what jazz percussion could be. 

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Every musician is the sum of the voices they’ve listened to, and my sound is shaped by the artists who came before me. 

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Born in Dillon, South Carolina, Jimmy Hamilton was a masterful clarinetist and tenor saxophonist best known for his 25-year tenure with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. 

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Born in Aiken, South Carolina, Bubber Miley was a key figure in the 1920s Harlem jazz scene and a pioneering trumpeter whose sound helped define the early Duke Ellington Orchestra. 

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When you watch a jazz pianist, it’s easy to focus on the notes but there’s so much happening behind the keys. This is true whether they're performing solo or as part of an ensemble.

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A concise, music-history oriented show that centers on jazz as a living American art form, with a strong focus on historical figures, regional ties to South Carolina, and cross-disciplinary explorations of jazz in literature, film, and visual art. Episodes trace the genre's evolution, highlight notable artists and movements, and connect jazz to civil rights, culture, and local culture—often through accessible 60-second segments that spotlight both legendary figures (e.g., Billie Holiday, Nina Simone) and broader jazz milestones (standards, fusion, basslines, blue notes). A notable strength is the ability to weave historical scholarship with engaging storytelling and show how jazz intersects with regional identity and broader American cultur... more

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