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Bobby Ferrazza and Friends

Season 2021 Episode 4 | 40m 42s

Growing up in South Euclid, guitarist Bobby Ferrazza listened to rock and blues music but jazz was a mystery to him. Now he leads one of the top jazz schools in the world. Joining him were two of his students, Alejandra Williams-Maneri, a piano playing senior, and Christopher McDole, a singing sophomore. Both are members of the Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble.

Aired: 04/08/21
Extras
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Alex Bevan
Long-time folk artist Alex Bevan reflects on a 50 year career.
Episode: S2024 E1 | 31:29
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Ava Preston
Ava Preston shares her songs for "Applause Performances."
Episode: S2023 E3 | 30:36
Watch • 32:17
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Ngina Fayola
Cleveland singer-songwriter Ngina Fayola plays “Applause Performances.”
Episode: S2023 E2 | 32:17
Watch • 30:05
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Austin Walkin' Cane
Cleveland bluesman Austin Walkin' Cane plays in the studio for "Applause Performances."
Episode: S2023 E1 | 30:05
Watch • 38:44
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TubaChristmas
Get in the holiday spirit with The University of Akron's TubaChristmas.
Episode: S2021 E12 | 38:44
Watch • 55:57
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Alvin Frazier
Alvin Frazier shared songs from his new recording, "River."
Episode: S2021 E11 | 55:57
Watch • 47:56
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Kahrin
Kahrin joined Applause Performances in October to share her story and her songs.
Episode: S2021 E10 | 47:56
Watch • 39:05
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Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts
We went honky tonkin' with Cory Grinder and the Playboy Scouts this September.
Episode: S2021 E9 | 39:05
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Liz Bullock with Gavin Coe
Liz Bullock shared new music with longtime guitarist Gavin Coe for Applause Performances.
Episode: S2021 E8 | 48:44
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Tri-C JazzFest All-Stars
Four all-stars from the Tri-C JazzFest perform together for the first time in our studios.
Episode: S2021 E7 | 1:09:47
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Theresa May
Trumpeter and composer Theresa May returns to making music after a health scare.
Episode: S2025 E1 | 28:15
Watch • 32:58
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Wallace Coleman
Cleveland blues man and harmonica master Wallace Coleman talks about his return to the stage.
Episode: S2024 E3 | 32:58
Watch • 38:04
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Bobby Selvaggio
Sax man Bobby Selvaggio looks to his dad and to his son for musical inspirations.
Episode: S2024 E2 | 38:04
Watch • 31:29
Applause Performances
Alex Bevan
Long-time folk artist Alex Bevan reflects on a 50 year career.
Episode: S2024 E1 | 31:29
Watch • 30:36
Applause Performances
Ava Preston
Ava Preston shares her songs for "Applause Performances."
Episode: S2023 E3 | 30:36
Watch • 32:17
Applause Performances
Ngina Fayola
Cleveland singer-songwriter Ngina Fayola plays “Applause Performances.”
Episode: S2023 E2 | 32:17
Watch • 30:05
Applause Performances
Austin Walkin' Cane
Cleveland bluesman Austin Walkin' Cane plays in the studio for "Applause Performances."
Episode: S2023 E1 | 30:05
Watch • 38:44
Applause Performances
TubaChristmas
Get in the holiday spirit with The University of Akron's TubaChristmas.
Episode: S2021 E12 | 38:44
Watch • 55:57
Applause Performances
Alvin Frazier
Alvin Frazier shared songs from his new recording, "River."
Episode: S2021 E11 | 55:57
Watch • 47:56
Applause Performances
Kahrin
Kahrin joined Applause Performances in October to share her story and her songs.
Episode: S2021 E10 | 47:56