Carl Pogue
Jazz24 Music DirectorCarl Pogue fell in love with radio ever since getting a degree in the field over three decades ago. He’s spent his entire working career at commercial and public stations, with stops in Portland, San Diego, as well as NPR’s furthest affiliates on the Micronesian islands of Guam and Saipan.
Carl regards jazz as a dynamic art form that continues to expand into new territories and morph with other styles. He finds it rewarding to share the classics with listeners who have grown up with jazz, and to introduce new sounds to younger listeners.
Carl became Jazz24’s Music Director in March of 2020. He appreciates working with such knowledgeable hosts and having access to an enormous, eclectic library. He’s most excited by the constant opportunity to connect and interact with listeners from all around the world.
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Co-produced by Jake Shimabukuro, the inaugural Hana Hou Festival is pivoting to benefit the Maui Strong Fund and providing a livestream for people to donate and participate from afar. The two-night event starts Friday. -
Eddie Henderson didn’t immediately gravitate toward jazz. He studied classical trumpet and went to medical school but after studying under several jazz icons, he hit the music scene in earnest and continues to perform with a dream team of artists.
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The prolific saxophonist Charles Lloyd is as busy as ever at the age of 85. Jazz host and fan Carl Pogue gives us a peek into the saxophonist's life and spiritually healing music.
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The powerhouse drummer Jack DeJohnette continues to dazzle critics and fans alike, both as a leader and as an “in-demand” sideman.
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Pharoah Sanders has become synonymous with "spiritual jazz." Carl Pogue remembers the NEA Jazz Master and suggests if you’re only familiar with his free jazz, you’re missing out on an important part of his expressive career.
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Free jazz might shove you a bit – or a lot – out of your comfort zone. Carl Pogue suggests that might not be such a bad thing.
