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BIO STUFF
Bev and Gano (with 'Sassy')
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CO-HOSTS: "TWO 4 JAZZ" PURE JAZZ RADIO |
Gano and Bev produce 'Two4Jazz' weekly shows from their home in Santa Fe, NM for broadcast on Pure Jazz Radio in NYC - www.purejazzradio.org To check out the jazz scene in Santa Fe, click this link to www.jazzsantafe
Gano's experience as a musician, broadcaster and master of ceremonies and Bev's special expertise in the jazz vocalist genre; result in a combined 18 years of jazz broadcasting on Public Radio, Internet stations and Delta Airlines.
GANO'S MUSICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AS A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
Junior High and High School: Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, began study of music in the 8th grade on clarinet. In high school, learned saxophone in order to play in dance bands. In junior year, formed the 11 piece Gano Evans Orchestra, which played on a regular basis in the Denver area for the next two years.
The Gano Evans Orchestra at South High School in Denver, Colorado
College and Beyond: As a music major at Colorado State College, (now The University of Northern Colorado) spent weekends and summers playing saxophone and clarinet in dance bands on one-nighters in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. In the Navy, played in several station bands and combos. After the service, the situational demands of marriage and the time constraints associated with a position as a new management trainee in industry led to the conclusion that music would have to be an avocation. Eventually, after deciding on a career in academia, went on to earn MBA and PhD degrees resulting in 43 years as a university professor / administrator in the areas of management and marketing.
Return to the Jazz Scene: During his 19-year "day gig" as Professor of Management and Marketing at the University of Nevada-Reno, decided to become active in the area's jazz scene and became a member of "FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ", a large society of fans and professional jazz musicians in Reno. After being appointed to the Board of Directors and serving as First Vice President, was elected President and served three terms. While Gano was serving as an MC at a jazz festival, a musician friend introduced him to Bev and they discovered their mutual jazz interests. This led to marriage and a lifetime sharing of their jazz avocation.
A Chance to Be a Sideman Again (1988-2000) In 1988, after being appointed to an academic position as Chairperson of the Department of Business Administration at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia; became acquainted with several musicians in the local jazz community. This resulted in joining the 18-piece FREDERICKSBURG BIG BAND, playing tenor saxophone and clarinet. In addition to playing in the reed section for 12 years, served as Co-Leader In Charge of Programming and Master of Ceremonies.
JAZZ RADIO BROADCASTING
Host - 'Just Jazz' on KUNR-88.7 fm (1981-1988)
Due to contacts developed through "FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ", was invited to host a weekly 3 hour radio show on Reno's NPR affiliate). In addition to the radio show, was an announcer at The Reno International Jazz Festival as well as NPR fundraisers and live-remote broadcasts. Served as Master of Ceremonies for a state-wide jazz concert tour co-sponsored by The Nevada Council for the Arts & The American Federation of Musicians
Return to Jazz Radio as Host of 'Big Bands, Blues and Ballads Too' on WHQR 91.3 fm (2000-2006)
In June of 2000, retired from Mary Washington College and moved to Wilmington, North Carolina. Produced and hosted 306 consecutive editions of 'Big Bands, Blues and Ballads Too' on Wilmington's NPR affiliate.
A HUSBAND / WIFE TEAM CREATE A UNIQUE CHEMISTRY FOR A SERIES OF CO-HOSTED JAZZ RADIO SHOWS
Co-Hosts - 'The Real Thing' - Saturday Night Jazz on WHQR 91.3 fm (2004-2005)
The WHQR Program Manager wanted to add a 'feminine presence' to the time slot assigned to Saturday Night Jazz. This new 2 hour show was designed to meld Bev's overall jazz knowledge, her considerable expertise in the jazz vocalist genre and previous media experience with Gano's forte in selection of the array of instrumental performances associated with the 'mainstream' jazz idiom. 'The Real Thing' was broadcast from May, 2004 through August, 2005.
Co-Hosts - 'Two's Company....Jazz Sessions' on WHQR 91.3 fm (2005-2006)
In October of 2005, WHQR contracted to design and produce a new 1 hour show to be broadcast weekly in the Saturday night time slot following Gano's 'Big Bands, Blues and Ballads Too' show. 'Two's Company...Jazz Sessions' ran for sixty-one consecutive weeks between October, 2005 and December, 2006.
On January 1, 2007, WHQR discontinued jazz programming
Co-Hosts - 'Jazz to a T' on Delta Airlines In-Flight Jazz Channel (2007)
While flying to 'The West Coast Jazz Party' in February, 2007; it was discovered that Delta Airlines featured 'hosted' jazz shows for their in-flight musical programming. In search of new broadcast opportunities, developed 'Jazz To a T' for Soundtrack Marketing - - which was featured on selected Delta flights during September and October, 2007.
Co-Hosts - 'Two4Jazz' on The Tucson Jazz Radio Project - an internet station (2007-2009)
The Tucson Jazz Radio Project sent an announcement seeking hosts with jazz radio experience. Using the 'broadcast tested' / successful format of the 'Two's Company...Jazz Sessions' show, 'Two4Jazz' was was broadcast from July, 2007 through April, 2009.
In May of 2009, Tucson Jazz Radio ceased broadcasting.
Co-Hosts - 'Two4Jazz' shows are now broadcast on Pure Jazz Radio , NYC www.purejazzradio.org on Wednesdays and Sundays (See Home Page for scheduled times)
To view a sample of the music featured on 'Two4Jazz' shows click here - [PLAYLISTS]
To keep up with the world of jazz in general, check out the www.jazztimes.com link.
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more information, contact Gano and Beverly at drdadio@bandsbluesballads.com