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Organist Jimmy Smith on Jazz Profiles

A critic once described organist Jimmy Smith as an "excitement merchant" creating a lush, soul-stirring sound that brings audiences to their feet. This tribute explores Smith's early days in Philadelphia and shows how he brought the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz. We'll also explore his work with trios and big bands, and his work with jazz greats such as Wes Montgomery and Oliver Nelson. Interviewees include Jimmy Smith, Shirley Scott, Mark Whitfield, and Kenny Burrell.

By Randy O'Brien

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By Shawn Jacobs

Murfreesboro, TN – The veteran Hammond B-3 artist recently played the Main Street Jazz Fest in Murfreesboro.

The Jim Cullum Jazz Band and friends offer a concert of jazz instrumentals of Jerome Kern's tunes, Sunday May 22nd, 11:00 a.m.

By Larry Burriss

Murfreesboro, TN – The new Star Wars movie has a PG-13 rating for a reason. Media Critic Larry Burriss says let parents be forewarned.

By Preston MacDougall

Murfreesboro, TN – Jazz 89 is a public service of MTSU, sparking a commentary from Chemical Eye guy Preston MacDougall

By Shawn Jacobs

Murfreesboro, TN – MTSU delegation to study in Japan.

By Shawn Jacobs

Murfreesboro, TN – Storytelling is an early art form and and educational tool. The 17th Annual TN Storytelling Festival comes to Murfreesboro May 20-22nd.

The Jim Cullum Jazz Band plays Muggsy Spanier's work on Riverwalk, Sunday, May 15.

Tune in at 11:00 a.m. to Riverwalk with "Relaxin' at the Touro: Muggsy Spanier and His Ragtime Band." The Jim Cullum Jazz Band explores the "Great 16" recordings of Muggsy Spanier's Ragtime Band, a shining jewel of hot jazz in the '30s.

By Preston MacDougall

Murfreesboro, TN – Is there chemistry between a mother and her children? Of course, just ask Dr. Preston MacDougall