This week on Forbes Avenue, we air an interview with jazz bassist Ron Carter recorded the week he turned 87 years young!

The program includes two tracks: “Eighty One,” from a 2006 recording he made with guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Paul Motian (Bill Frisell, Ron Carter & Paul Motian) and “Sweet Lorraine,” from Maestro Carter’s 1994 record Jazz, My Romance. During our conversation he shares his insights from decades in music — he is still playing, practicing and teaching today! Along the way, he reminisces about the Pittsburgh jazz scene; reflects on Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Bill Frisell and other musicians with whom he’s collaborated; gives advice to musicians; and talks candidly about how race relations affected his career. It’s a remarkable conversation with a remarkable man!

Listen to the Interview: Ron Carter

Credits:
Richard Gordon, host, researcher, audio engineer, audio editor
Recorded May 7, 2024; WRCT debut October 8, 2024

Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman joins your rocking attorney, Eric Jackson Lurie, on Court’s in Session.

One of the most influential keyboardists in the history of rock, Rick Wakeman became famous as a member of the band Yes. Later, he made great music with Cat Stevens, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, and many other artists.  Rick just began the American leg of his current, and last tour: “Rick Wakeman: Final Solo Tour–An evening of Yes music and other favorites.” Tune in as Rick and Eric discuss the tour and Rick’s long musical career. 

Tune in to WRCT Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m. for this fascinating conversation with Rick Wakeman! If you miss it, catch the replay Sunday, October 14 at 10:00 p.m. 

This week on Forbes Avenue, Carnegie Mellon student Katrina D’arms discusses fashion, mending, and the importance of a sustainable relationship to clothes.

Home economics has largely faded from school curriculums, but Kat hosts mending workshops on CMU’s campus and in Pittsburgh at large where she provides materials and teaches people the skills to repair their clothing. (For more information and upcoming events: @mendwithkat on Instagram). It was a great perspective about the clothes we wear everday!

Listen to the Interview: Kat D’arms

Credits:
Riona Duncan, host, researcher
Archan Das, audio editor, audio engineer
Recorded September 16, 2024; WRCT debut October 1, 2024