Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein

Bob Dylan turns, turns, turns 81 May 24th, 2022. Plus revealing conversations with artists behind four new albums on Tuesday Lunch With Abe! First guest at 12:30pm PT (1:30pm MT, 2:30pm CT, 3:30pm ET), Brooklyn pianist-composer Michael Weiss, who's played with jazz heavyweights George Coleman, Charles McPherson, Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Art Farmer, Slide Hampton and Johnny Griffin affords insight into his fifth album as leader, "Persistance." His quartet's artistry, craft,... dimension and range shine through vibrant originals and standards by Monk, Fats Waller, Jobim and Jimmy Van Heusen on this Cellar Live CD. Victoria, British Columbia jazz-pop songstress-lyricist Angela Verbrugge returns at 1:30pm PT (2:30pm MT, 3:30pm CT, 4:30pm ET) with her sophmore CD "Love For Connoisseurs," all originals on the varied aspects of romance; lyrics brimming with wit by clear, crisp, nimble vocals on compositions penned in collaboration with veteran musicians including Ray Gallon. At 2:30pm PT (3:30pm MT, 4:30pm CT, 5:30pm ET), lead guitarist Brev Sullivan along with crack South Florida players in The Blue Road Records Studio Sessions Band pay tribute to bebop master saxophonist, flutist, trumpeter, composer, educator and Brev's late father Ira Sullivan on their Blue Road Records release, "Ira The Tribute Album." Though Sullivan performed with Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Art Blakey, he's not as widely known to general audiences. At 3:30pm PT (4:30pm MT, 5:30pm CT, 6:30pm ET), Minneapolis Americana folk singer-songwriter, guitarist Matt Hannah backed by some of Minnesota's finest examines the desire to carve out a space of illusiona place of magic and artprotected from the world outside on his Gamine Records release, "House Of Illusion" with stories of park bench philosophers, street hustlers, growing up, a vintage guitar shop, and a New York City flophouse. The May 24th, 2022 Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PT (1-7pm MT, 2-8pm CT, 3-9pm ET), broadcasting live on FM 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and later, on demand at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Click the ‘Like’ button at Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein.

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022: Celebrate Taj Mahal's 80th AND listen in on an an all new Tuesday Lunch With Abe! Singapore pianist/composer/arranger Jeremy Monteiro returns at 12:30pm PT (1:30pm MT, 2:30pm CT, 3:30pm ET, 9:30pm Italy time, 3:30am Weds. Singapore time) sharing his and Italy-based Hammond B3 organist/composer Alberto Marsico’s JazzNote Records CD "Jazz Blues Brothers," feel-good swing, soul, blues and pop originals, three by Monteiro, five by Marsico, one by Etta Ja...mes; accompanied by an eclectic group of international musicians. At 1:30pm PT (2:30pm MT, 3:30pm CT, 4:30pm ET) singer-composer Diana Purim, daughter of singer Flora Purim and percussionist Airto Moreira returns with partner, percussionist, composer, Krishna Booker, son of renowned jazz bassist Walter Booker, nephew of Wayne Shorter, and godson to Herbie Hancock. Their group, Eyedentity's new RopeaDope CD is a hip-hop, R&B, Brazilian jazz mashup sung in Portuguese and English entitled "Pais De Maravilha (Wonderland)." At 2:30pm PT (3:30pm MT, 4:30pm CT, 5:30pm ET) San Pedro, California singer-songwriter and founder/publisher of the alternative community paper Random Lengths News, James Preston Allen leads us on a tour of the of "Apparitions: Ghosts On Pacific Avenue," a limited edition two-CD set with lyric book with tales of San Pedro's fog-shrouded streets and characters too real (and often tragic) to have been imagined, plus a tribute to Charles Bukowski. Rounding out the lineup at 3:30pm PT (4:30pm MT, 5:30pm CT, 6:30pm ET) Minneapolis singer-songwriter, guitarist Mark Joseph, drawing directly from his own experiences places the listener in a Vegas motel bar drinking away memories of a certain someone with a soulful, expressive eight song mix of folk, rock, blues and country on "Vegas Motel." The May 17th Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PT (1-7pm MT, 2-8pm CT, 3-9pm ET) broadcasting live on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and on demand---via the ‘Archives’ tab---at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Click the ‘Like’ button at Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein.

Get mellow! Get yellow! May 10th, 2022 is Donovan's 76th birthday and an all new Tuesday Lunch With Abe! Hartford, Connecticut drummer-composer Jonathan Barber commands the spotlight at 12:30pm PT (1:30pm MT, 2:30pm CT, 3:30pm ET) showcasing his quintet Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead's third release, "Poetic," original compositions, stellar musicianship and lush, dark colors woven into a refined, dynamic sonic tapestry. Boise, Idaho neo folk singer-songwriter, guitarist Ana ...Lete rings up at 1:30pm PT (2:30pm MT, 3:30pm CT, 4:30pm ET) with authentic, emotive, surreal music, five years in the making on her debut full length release, "Eternal Hibernation," wistful atmospheric tunes, subdued, plaintive vocals and rippling guitars. At 2:30pm PT (3:30pm MT, 4:30pm CT, 5:30pm ET) Minneapolis singer-songwriter Jared Miles presents "Standing Upon This Array," ten evocative songs illustrating a turbulent 12-year relationship coming to an end where the arc of ambition, young love, dissolution, loss, healing and transcendence are conveyed into bold, hypnotic, seductive soundscapes. Santa Barbara Records' founder and General Manager Billy O'Connell, formerly Sire Records Label Manager active in the careers of The Ramones, Lou Reed, Ice-T and Talking Heads plus having managed The Pixies, Alan Parsons and others joins at 3:30pm PT (4:30pm MT, 5:30pm CT, 6:30pm ET) sampling the label's first release "CaliAmericana," a various artists compilation where one original and one California-themed cover is recorded by each of their eight artists. The May 10th Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PT (1-7pm MT, 2-8pm CT, 3-9pm ET) broadcasting live on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and on demand---via the ‘Archives’ tab---at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Click the ‘Like’ button at Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein.

May 3rd, 2022, National Two Different Colored Shoes Day and an all new Tuesday Lunch With Abe! British music, film, gaming, and culture website New Musical Express hailed Lizard Music as the Coen Brothers of pop. Composer, keyboardist, guitarist, vocalist Mikael Jorgensen, having worked with Ray LaMontagne, Stereolab, the Mother Hips and long time member of Wilco dials up at 12:30pm PT (1:30pm MT, 2:30pm CT, 3:30pm ET) with "Arizone!," their first album in 25 years; surreal, ...harmony driven pop on Omnivore Recordings. Drummer, bandleader James Gaiters, having worked with jazz luminaries such as Mulgrew Miller, David Murray and Many others calls in at 1:30pm PT (2:30pm MT, 3:30pm CT, 4:30pm ET) from Columbus, Ohio with his third album as leader, James Gaiters Soul Revival‘s "Understanding Reimagined," a swinging 21st century take on organ/soul jazz pioneer John Patton’s 1968 Blue Note album "Understanding." At 2:30pm PT (3:30pm MT, 4:30pm CT, 5:30pm ET) celebrated New York pianist, composer, arranger Miki Yamanaka returns, her fervent, nuanced intensity on a mix of stellar originals and dynamic covers with acclaimed saxophonist Mark Turner and bassist Orlando Fleming on her Outside In Music album "Stairway to the Stars." Cuban-born, South Carolina-based guitarist and 3:30pm PT (4:30pm MT, 5:30pm CT, 6:30pm ET) guest Jorge Garcia showcases his second album as leader, "Dedicated To You," including vibrant, electrifying tunes with late alto saxophonist Richie Cole, harmonica virtuoso Hendrick Meurkens and a crack rhythm section. At 5:15pm PT (6:15pm MT, 7:15pm CT, 8:15pm ET), violinist, arranger, educator Jason Anick of Boston-based Rhythm Future Quartet talks up and plays samples of what you may hear during his California gypsy jazz music tour with his other group, the Jason Anick Trio. They play Templeton’s Castoro Cellars, Saturday, May 7th in a concert presented by SLOFolks. The May 3rd Tuesday Lunch With Abe, broadcasting live 12-6pm PT (1-7pm MT, 2-8pm CT, 3-9pm ET) on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and on demand---via the ‘Archives’ tab---at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Click that ‘Like’ button at Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein.

Reeeeelax and combine April 19th, 2022, National Hanging Out Day and an all new Tuesday Lunch With Abe! Not just another legend in his own mind, Cayucos, California knife throwing, 2-foot bearded, impossibly stylish hillbilly singer-songwriter Phil Lee returns at 12:30pm PST (1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST) with his Palookaville Entertainment release 'Phil Lee & other old time favorites,' his seventh and best album yet produced by David West (playing most instruments); a ...hearty toe-tappin’ mix of country, folk, and Bluegrass flavored Americana. Grammy nominated Massachusetts composer John Finbury swings back ‘round at 1:30pm PST (2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST) with three singles on Green Flash Music: 'Boulevard,' a collaboration with French vocalist-lyricist Camille Bertault with organist Larry Goldings and drummer Billy Martin; 'Look At What A Mess You Made Of Me' with Camille Bertault and bassist Christian McBride; plus 'Ring The Bells' featuring Afro-Brazilian singer-lyricist Thalma de Freitas. New York producer, songwriter, vocalist Adam Elk appears at 2:30pm PST (3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST) representing The Mommyheads, a band with a 30-year history. Their new full length is 'Age of Isolation,' quirky, artsy, clever indie pop with plenty of hooks to sink your ears into. Seasoned singer-songwriter, guitarist and 3:30pm PST (4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST) upstate New Yorker Christian Parker‘s seventh album, 'Every Passing Mile' weaves a tapestry of acoustic and chiming electric guitars with hook-filled songs about the trials, tribulations and victories encountered in everyday life. The April 19th Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST (1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST) on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and on demand---via the ‘Archives’ tab---at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Don’t be shy. Go ahead. Click the ‘Like’ button at www.Facebook.com/TuesdayLunchWithAbe.

April 12th, 2022, mmm, mmm! Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day; the perfect compliment to an all new Tuesday Lunch With Abe! Jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer, bandleader, educator Alex Norris, having appeared on nearly 90 recordings as a sideman rings up at 12:30pm PST (1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST) celebrating the tenth anniversary of his quintet with a love letter to New York City via his Steeplechase Records debut and third as leader, "Fleet From The Heat." Lisbon, ...Portugal born, New York based double bassist, composer and 1:30pm PST (2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST) guest André Carvalho conceived mesmerizing, contemplative music around the concept of "untranslatable words"words for concepts that have no equivalent outside of their native language on "Lost In Translation," his fourth as leader on the Outside In Music label. 2:30pm PST (3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST) makes way for New York singer-songwriter, Pee Wee’s Playhouse and Ren & Stimpy animator April March. Euphoric, sunshiny 5th Dimension, Beach Boys pop sensibilities and exquisite harmony vocals soar throughout her critically acclaimed "In Cinerama," an Omnivore Recordings release. Eric Satie fans, listen to a 3:30pm PST (4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST) conversation with Portland fingerstyle guitarist, founding member of the innovative folk-pop band Bombadil, Bryan Rahija delivering a raft of warm, quietly compelling, hypnotic instrumentals, a refreshing tonic for the soul on his Ramseur Records release "Timber." At 4:30pm PST (5:30pm GMT, 6:30pm CST, 7:30pm EST) San Luis Obispo, California singer-songwriter Jake Schoonmaker's alter ego: whisky soaked, cocaine addled country na’er-do-well Lady Goodman chats up his Saturday, April 16th, 2-5:00pm show at The Siren, Morro Bay while playing tracks off his very independent "I Might Be Named Lady, But I Ain’t No Good Man." The April 12th Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST (1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST) on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and on demand---via the ‘Archives’ tab---at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Don't be shy. Go ahead. Click that ‘Like’ button at Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein.

June 8th, 2021, Best Friends Day and an all new Tuesday Lunch With Abe when 12:30pm PST (1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST) Cape Cod multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Chandler Travis returns with "Dog Days," 12 often hilarious tunes extolling the joy, heartbreak, agony and ecstasy of our canine companions. At 1:30pm PST (2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST), Nina Simone, Joan Armatrading and Tracy Chapman fans take note: L.A. singer-songwriter Sunny War chats up her ne...w release, "Simple Syrup" with a tight and fiery songwriting and a guitar and vocal style all her own. Sunny, a true American treasure performs locally, Sat., June 19th at the Live Oak Music Festival. At 2:30pm PST (3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST), jazz guitarist, composer, educator Larry Newcomb and son, bassist Jake Newcomb ruminate on their Essential Messenger Records collaboration "Love, Dad," fresh renditions of standards including a cool arrangement of Secret Agent Man, plus six Newcomb originals. At 3:30pm PST (4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST), seasoned singer/lyricist Mark Winkler returns with pianist/composer David Benoit celebrating their Café Pacific release, "Old Friends," a delightful homage to 37 years of friendship featuring favorite songs and composers plus originals in this affable collection by two musicians at the top of their game. A free-form, cross-genre smorgasbord caps off the final 90-minutes of the June 1st Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST (1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST), only on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and ON DEMAND at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Don’t be shy. Click that ‘Like’ button at Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein!

June 1st, 2021, Say Something Nice Day and an all new Tuesday Lunch With Abe welcoming 12:30pm PST (1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST) New York composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer Hugh Manwell blending 60s and 70s analog recording techniques with jazz, funk and soul for a classic big band sound on his new release, "Vintage Textures." At 1:30pm PST (2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST), New York trombonist Noah Bless and ensemble display versatility and creativity compl...ete with soaring Latin rhythms and straight ahead swinging jazz on "New York Strong Latin Jazz!" Pianist, composer, bandleader Jorn Swart and his trio Malnoia explore what it means to be human in the digital age through a hybrid of music and short stories at 2:30pm PST (3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST) on their Outside In Music album, "Hello Future." Pianists, co-composers Lara Driscoll and Chris White share a bond as spouses and as independent artists with voices of their own as the Firm Roots Duo. At 3:30pm PST (4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST) their debut album "Firm Roots," recorded on two high end Bösendorfer pianos is rich in textural detail and counterpoint woven together with a bluesy, lyrical melodic sense. Eclectic, mostly long forgotten recordings make up the final 90-minutes of the June 1st Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST (1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST) on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and ON DEMAND at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. ‘Like’ www.Facebook.com/TuesdayLunchWithAbe!

The May 25th, 2021 Tuesday Lunch With Abe presents a four-course new jazz record showcase starting at 12:30pm PST (1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST) with guitarist, composer, educator Mike Scott and a powerhouse rhythm section on "Collecting Things" inspired by various musicians and musical styles over the years. 1:30pm PST (2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST) ushers in drummer, narrator Tim Shia of Toronto’s Worst Pop Band Ever and their recent multi-media effort, The Wors...t Photo Booth Ever Unrehearsed and Socially Distant, a dark humored music and spoken word radio-play about the crazy last days of a department store portrait studio. Producer, bass trombone and tuba virtuoso Jim Self returns at 2:30pm PST (3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST) with prolific veteran film and TV composer and arranger David Angel and The David Angel Jazz Ensemble‘s "Out on the Coast," a 3-CD anthology of Angel originals and commanding arrangements of standards by Ellington, Strayhorn and others. At 3:30pm PST (4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST), Moroccan-born, Israel-raised, Australia-based acoustic and electric guitarist Albare shares selections on his Alfi Records release "Albare Plays Jobim Vol. 2," a tribute to Brazilian Bossa Nova genius, Antonio Carlos Jobim recorded by his quintet, including guest Randy Brecker and others. And for desert, a procession of twangy Telecaster infused Americana closing out the May 25th Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST (1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST) on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and ON DEMAND at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Go ahead! Click that ‘Like’ button at www.Facebook.com/TuesdayLunchWithAbe!

May 18th, 2021, National Cheese Soufflé Day and a savory Tuesday Lunch With Abe starting off with a timely 12:30pm PST (1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST) update by Arthur Firstenberg, founder of International Appeal to Stop 5G on Earth and in Space on how 5G and other wireless transmissions are increasingly impacting the health of all life forms, the planet and how you can make big difference. At 1:30pm PST (2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST), surfer, guitarist, composer J...im Thomas and bassist Jennifer Burnes of Santa Cruz, California’s legendary psychedelic surf rock trio, The Mermen return with their new effort, "Splendeurs et Miseres." Jazz guitarist, composer, producer, arranger Dave Stryker follows at 2:30pm PST (3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST) with his hard-driving B3 organ group and Strikezone Records album, "Baker’s Circle," a deep grooving mix of Stryker originals and soulful arrangements of Cole Porter, Leon Russell, and Marvin Gaye and others. Co-produced by 3:30pm PST (4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST) guest, guitarist, vocalist and Kingbees frontman, Jamie James, Omnivore Recordings "October 1993" features the late actor, singer, musician Harry Dean Stanton With The Cheap Dates in live recordings from The Troubadour and sessions at Paramount Studios also featuring Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom, pedal steel guitar master, Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter and vocalist, Tony Sales. And ‘round 4:30pm PST (5:30pm GMT, 6:30pm CST, 7:30pm EST), 90-minutes of Americana; tales of love, drunkenness, depravity, twang and grit. So grab that soufflé and chow down on the May 18th Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST (1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST) on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Streaming live and ON DEMAND at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. ‘Like’ Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein.

May 11th, 2021: Eat What You Want Day and an all-new Tuesday Lunch With Abe. At 12:30pm PST [1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST; 3:30pm EST], Miami-based composer, arranger, producer Dan Bonsanti reveals back stories on The 14 Jazz Orchestra‘s new release, "Cartoon Bebop," swinging, contemporary takes on jazz compositions by modern masters; recorded remotely in participating musicians’ home studios. At 1:30pm PST [2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST] Philadelphia trombonist, vocalist, arr...anger, educator Hailey Brinnel and band breathe new life into Swing Era gems on her impressive debut as leader on Next Level Records' "I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles." At 2:30pm PST [3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST] co-producer, arranger, drummer, marimba player Chris Parker and co-producer, arranger, guitarist Rodrigo Cotelo return with Parker‘s new Instru Dash Mental Records "Interstate" EP, musical illustrations of Parker’s time commuting between Indiana and New York City. Soprano saxophonist, and composer Jane Ira Bloom drops in at 3:30pm PST [4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST] with "Some Kind Of Tomorrow," raw, authentic, intimate, improvisational duets with bassist, composer Mark Helias as the warmth of wood and polished brass draw listeners in with unapologetic passion. Bringing up the rear at 4:30pm PST [5:30pm GMT, 6:30pm CST, 7:30pm EST], 90 twang-infused minutes of vintage Americana. Warning: May cause spontaneous dancing and finger popping. Set aside headphones, your favorite snacks and libations for the May 11th Tuesday Lunch With Abe experience, 12-6pm PST [1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST] on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock. Stream live and ON DEMAND at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. ‘Like’ Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein.

The Jan. 5th Tuesday Lunch With Abe welcomes in 2021 with an all new guest lineup starting at 12:30pm PST, 1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST with Chris Stamey And The Fellow Travelers A Brand New Shade Of Blue, Stamey‘s all original homage to late 50s, early 60s after-hours club cool jazz of Coltrane, Bill Evans, Miles and Monk, ideal for late nights and rainy days. Shifting gears at 1:30pm PST, 2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST, it’s the return of Americana blues roo...ts guitarist, singer-songwriter, Lazer Lloyd and his Lots Of Love Records release, Tomorrow Never Comes, featuring his signature deep, rich voice and consummate storytelling. In the 2:30pm PST, 3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST spotlight, saxophonist, composer, educator Dean Tsur and his Outside In Music album Moments Of Inspiration, a time lapse vignette of the people, places, and events which have inspired and influenced Dean's music path over the past seven years. At 3:30pm PST, 4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST, virtuoso New York violinist, composer, producer, arranger Tomoko Omura discusses her fourth album leading a quintet on Outside In Music’s Branches Vol. 1, six originals inspired by Japanese folktales and reimagined arrangements of popular Japanese songs. Get yer Bakersfield wang 'n' twang on during the final 90-minutes. All that and more during the Jan. 5th Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST, 1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock; streaming live and on demand at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Visit and click that ‘Like’ button at Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein!

The Dec. 29th Tuesday Lunch With Abe wraps up 2020, the craziest year in living memory with 12:30pm PST (1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST, 9:30pm Norway time) composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and Norway’s 21st century guitar hero Steinar Karlsen bringing his interplanetary level of instrumental intrigue on Destination Venus, his new Orangutwang Records release. Drummer, composer, vocalist, educator Matt Wilson invites you to snuggle up to his quartet on Hug, h...is 14th album as leader and latest on Palmetto Records performing originals along with Gene Ammons, Charlie Haden, Dewey Redman and Roger Miller compositions at 1:30pm (2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST). At 2:30pm PST (3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST), Southern California surfing saxophonist, composer, educator David Sills leads the David Sills Double Guitar Quintet Gut String Records release, Natural Lines showcasing his warm tone, modern sound, harmonically rich originals and swinging takes on Bill Evans, Miles Davis and guitarist accompanists, Larry Koonse and Mike Scott compositions. At 3:30pm PST (4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST), classically trained Manhattan-based composer, arranger, trombonist, educator Javier Nero reveals essential elements employed on his Outside In Music debut album, Freedom. Wrapping up with a cherry on top, an hour-plus of Bakersfield Sound and other vintage deep track gems Dec. 29th only on Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST (1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST) on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock; streaming live at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Visit and ‘Like’ Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein!

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The Dec. 22nd, 2020 Tuesday Lunch With Abe welcomes 12:30pm PST (1:30pm GMT, 2:30pm CST, 3:30pm EST) Floyd County, Virginia American roots music instrumental and vocal harmony virtuosos, Eli Wildman, Aila Wildman, and Victor Furtado of The Wildmans introducing their shimmering Travianna Records debut, The Wildmans. Bandleader, producer, arranger, Mark Masters stops by at 1:30pm PST (2:30pm GMT, 3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST) with the 8-piece Mark Masters Ensemble's new Capri Reco...rds effort, Night Talk," a loving tribute to the shadowy grandeur of composer Alec Wilder’s noir-tinged jazz, classical, American popular song influences. At 2:30pm PST (3:30pm GMT, 4:30pm CST, 5:30pm EST), bassist, educator, bandleader Chuck Bergeron celebrates the 15th anniversary of the South Florida Jazz Orchestra with Summit Records’ Cheap Thrills: The Music Of Rick Margaritza. Bergeron‘s lifelong friend and collaborator's dazzling compositions and sax solos swing with pulsating energy. Then, at 3:30pm PST (4:30pm GMT, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST) singer-songwriter, guitarist, David Steinhart, upright bassist Jeff Steinhart and guitarist Paul Nelson comment on The Furious Seasons‘ soaring acoustic folk-pop vocal harmony gem, La Fonda, produced by five-time Grammy winning producer and engineer, Alfonso Rodenas. Eclectic, obscure delights round out the Dec. 22nd Tuesday Lunch With Abe, 12-6pm PST (1-7pm GMT, 2-8pm CST, 3-9pm EST) on 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock; streaming live at www.CentralCoastRadio.org. Visit and ‘Like’ Tuesday Lunch with Abe Perlstein!