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Interviews with leading musicians on today's scene presented by KIOS music hosts.

An Interview with Dwight Trible

Jazz vocalist's tremendous artistry is demonstrated on "Cosmic".

By Chris Cooke

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Omaha, Nebraska – Last Call's artist spotlight this month shines on Dwight Trible, whose latest recording, Cosmic, is one of the top recordings of 2011. Trible's latest disc is an experience of spiritual jazz and is a compelling introduction to this artist worthy of much wider recognition. Trible's work includes a stint with Pharaoh Sanders in addition to recording with Babatunde Lea on the brilliant effort Umbo Weti. Tirble has worked with such notables as Oscar Brown Jr., Bobby Hutcherson, Charles Lloyd, Billy Childs, Kenny Burrell, Harold Land, and Harry Belafonte. Dwight's collaborations with Horace Tapscott, Billy Higgins, Kamau Daaood and others have been acclaimed by Los Angeles jazz fans. Dwight's music, expressed during the last 10 years on a series of brilliant recordings, is infused with a love that washes away the worldly soap opera with a gentle cleansing of sacred devotion. It is a wonderful experience for the holidays. Last Call host Chris Cooke recently spoke with Dwight Trible. In a wide-ranging interview, Trible discussed his influences, inspirations and artistry. Click on the link to listen to the interview. Recording Engineer: Mike Hansen/KIOS.

Chris Cooke has been a voice on public radio in Omaha since 1989. Working at KVNO-FM during college, Cooke hosted a weekend progressive jazz show on the station in addition to working as an on-air announcer. In November 1992, Cooke signed on at KIOS-FM and has been there ever since. He has hosted the Tuesday and Thursday editions of Jazz in the Afternoon since 1996 and has hosted Last Call since that year. A long time fan of jazz music, Cooke enjoys talking with the musicians who make jazz music and presenting those conversations with listeners. When not hosting or listening to jazz, on record or in person, Cooke maintains a busy schedule as a self-employed web design consultant.
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