Hard bop refers to a style of jazz that appeared in the early 1950’s, reached its peak in the late 60’s and then fused with other jazz and pop idioms. I’ll explore the various roots of this genre, the stellar musicians who crafted the sounds, and the legacy of excellent recordings.

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WRFR-LP

WRFR-LP is one of the first Low Power community radio stations in the US. We have been broadcasting since 2002 and streaming since 2004. We are all volunteer, and cater to the local needs of Rockland, Maine and surrounding communities.