Rivablue

For more than four decades, Gwen Redding—known to listeners as Rivablue—has been a trusted voice in jazz radio.

As the host of Midday Jazz on WCLK 91.9 FM, Rivablue curates the soundtrack of Atlanta’s Midday, blending classic jazz, contemporary sounds, and the voices of local artists, all with purpose and soul.

Her journey began in Washington, D.C. in the early nineteen‑eighties, where she helped shape the sound and storytelling of public jazz radio. Since arriving at WCLK in two‑thousand‑six, she has continued that legacy—introducing audiences to new music while honoring the giants of the genre.

Beyond the microphone, Rivablue is a journalist, producer, educator, host of The Tiny Stage on Kluster TV and jazz vocalist—bringing artistry, insight, and authenticity to everything she does.

For Rivablue, jazz isn’t just music—it’s culture, conversation, and community.

Tony Scott was a fine clarinet player. There are some live recordings of him playing with Bird. I used to have them on cassette years ago. Here's the only one I found online, having just done a very quick search: https://youtu.be/Bskv__n43eU?si=0SoFQrAWry1CVU2g

Pictured here is Tony Scott with and Charlie Parker in New York City (Carnegie Hall), November 1952.

Photo from the book "It Don't Mean A Thing" by Dutch jazz musician and producer Cees Schrama.

Jamal Ahmad host of The Soul of Jazz

Today, the Living Legends Foundation is celebrating the Heroes of Black Music & Culture. Join us in congratulating JAMAL AHMAD, syndicated radio host, our recognized “Hero Behind The Culture”.

Born and raised in Georgia, Jamal began his radio career in 1995 as a Morehouse College student Intern with Clark Atlanta University’s 91.9 WCLK. He took over the Groove Gumbo show which was renamed S.O.U.L. (Sounds of Universal Love) in 1997. Recognizing the importance of preserving and celebrating the culture of jazz and soul music, Jamal has built a rich legacy of serving the community through music and the arts.

Jamal’s award-winning show, The S.O.U.L. of Jazz is nationally syndicated through the African American Public Radio Consortium and he currently hosts the afternoon drive time show on WCLK 91.9FM. He is heard internationally on London’s Jazz FM on The Blueprint and with the U.K internet radio station Soul24/7.com.

He is a 30 year on-air DJ veteran, host & producer as well as music historian and curator. In 2014, he also became an artist and producer when he relaunched Paradigm World Productions, Inc. in honor of his mother, Dr. Rubye Byrd, who was a leader in education and had launched the original label in 1984. The first act featured was his own group, The Dangerfeel Newbies, who he formed with fellow radio figure, Mark Angel. They have released 2 full length albums, one EP and a slew of singles. They have also had their music featured on BET’s Being Mary Jane, licensed to Japanese record label Sweet Soul Records and legendary UK dance label Defected Records. They have produced radio documentaries celebrating the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" album and Nikki Giovanni's seminal album "Truth Is On Its Way".

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Jamal, the Living Legends Foundation recognizes your hard work and love for the culture. We see you and now others will too!

https://youtu.be/mg_D51nFtq0?si=8vY0I8jUiWZe_V6a

Max Roach Plays to MLK Speech Taken from on Instagram.I do not own or hold any rights to this video.