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Rapp on Jazz

South Carolina Public Radio

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 Kitt to the “Big Apple” dance craze of the 1930s to the best clubs to experience jazz in the

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Failure

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2026/03/06

Failure is one of the most important teachers in jazz. Every missed note, every rough gig, every moment that didn’t go as planned carries a lesson—if you’re willing to listen. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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The origins of ColaJazz

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2026/03/05

I started ColaJazz because I saw both a need and an opportunity. I was performing, teaching, and traveling, but I kept asking myself a simple question: How do we build something that lasts—for musicians, for students, and for the community?Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Mentorship

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2026/03/04

Mentorship has always been at the heart of jazz. You can learn scales, theory, and history in the classroom—and that foundation matters—but the bandstand teaches lessons no book ever can. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Why jazz still matters

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2026/03/03

Jazz still matters because it teaches us how to listen -- to each other and to the moment we’re living in.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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The influence of technology on jazz

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2026/03/02

Technology has always shaped how jazz is recorded—and how it’s heard. Early jazz musicians crowded around a single microphone, capturing performances in one take. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Jazz archives and preservation

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2026/02/27

Some of jazz’s most important stories are preserved in archives that safeguard music, history, and culture for future generations. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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The role of the cornet in jazz

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2026/02/26

Before the trumpet took center stage, the cornet was jazz’s leading voice. With its rounded tone and agile response, the cornet helped define the sound of early New Orleans jazz. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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The role of the flugelhorn in jazz

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2026/02/25

The flugelhorn offers a different voice in jazz—softer, warmer, and more intimate than the trumpet. With its wider bore and conical shape, the flugelhorn produces a mellow tone that invites reflection rather than fanfare.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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The role of the trumpet in jazz

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2026/02/24

From the very beginning, the trumpet has been a defining voice in jazz. In early New Orleans ensembles, it carried the melody—bold, clear, and leading the way. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Sun Ra

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2026/02/23

Few artists pushed the boundaries of jazz like Sun Ra. Composer, bandleader, and visionary, Sun Ra believed music could reshape consciousness. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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The influences of Blue Note Records

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2026/02/20

In jazz history, record labels helped shape it. No label did that more profoundly than Blue Note Records. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Jazz in the South beyond New Orleans

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2026/02/19

When people think of Southern jazz, New Orleans often gets the spotlight—but the music’s story stretches far beyond the Crescent City. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Sonny Rollins and the Williamsburg Bridge

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2026/02/18

In 1959, at the height of his career, saxophonist Sonny Rollins disappeared from the jazz scene. But Rollins wasn’t done -- he was searching. He found his practice space high above New York City on the Williamsburg Bridge.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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The economics of being a jazz artist

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2026/02/17

Jazz has always been rich in creativity—but making a living as a jazz artist can be a different story. From the earliest days of big bands to today’s streaming era, musicians have had to balance artistry with economic reality. Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Mental health, improvisation, and mindfulness

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2026/02/16

Jazz has always been more than notes—it’s a conversation, a release, and a way to center the mind. When musicians improvise, they enter a state of focused presence. The past and the future fall away, and the only thing that matters is the phrase unfolding in the moment. That’s mindfulness.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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How the Carolinas helped shape bebop

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2026/02/13

Many of the innovators who shaped bebop’s explosive new sound had deep roots in the Carolinas. They brought with them the rhythms of the South, the spirituals of the church, and the blues traditions that defined their communities.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Paris and Harlem: The Atlantic jazz connection

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2026/02/12

From the early days of jazz, a remarkable musical exchange flowed across the Atlantic—connecting the creativity of Harlem with the cultural embrace of Paris.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Detroit's jazz scene and working class artistry

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2026/02/11

Detroit has long been a powerhouse in American industry—and in American jazz. In the mid-20th century, the Motor City’s working-class neighborhoods produced a wave of extraordinary musicians who shaped the sound of modern jazz.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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The return of alto sax and the rise of vocal jazz

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2026/02/10

Jazz is constantly evolving—shaped by fresh voices and new waves of creativity. Today, two powerful movements are commanding attention: the return of the alto sax to center stage, and a rising generation of innovative vocalists.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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Alice Coltrane's sacred works

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2026/02/09

Alice Coltrane’s music is a journey -- one that extends far beyond jazz tradition into the realms of spirit and transcendence. After her husband, John Coltrane, died, she devoted herself to exploring sound as a path to healing and enlightenment.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.

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