SOP Denton: One O’ Clock Lab Band joins host Stephen Kallao

Over 75 years ago, the first collegiate jazz program in the country was born in Denton, Texas. On this episode of Sense of Place: Denton, World Cafe is heading to the University of North Texas, home to the world-renowned, One O’Clock Lab Band, the student jazz ensemble that’s been nominated for seven grammies, toured the world, and performed with countless jazz icons. Hear a rehearsal and conversation with the band’s director, Alan Baylock, to find out how Denton became an unlikely jazz Mecca. Plus, we’ll learn from some of the students what it takes to make the cut.

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*Chris Stapleton “Tennessee Whiskey” Traveller
One O’ Clock Lab Band “12 O’Clock Jump” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Maynard Ferguson “Humbug” Live at the Ed Sullivan Show
Norah Jones “Don’t Know Why” Come Away With Me
One O’Clock Lab Band “Things To Come” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Norah Jones “Don’t Know Why” Recorded Live For the World Cafe
Norah Jones “Creepin’ In” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Norah Jones “Cold Cold Heart” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Madison McFerrin “(Please Don’t) Leave Me Now” I Hope You Can Forgive Me
Shelby Lynne “Gotta Get Back” I Am Shelby Lynne
The National “Eucalyptus” First Two Pages Of Frankenstein
Citizen Cope “Justice” Heroin and Helicopters
Bully “Lose You (feat. Soccer Mommy)” Lucky For You
The White Stripes “The Denial Twist” Get Behind Me Satan

Hour Two
*Sunny War “No Reason” Anarchist Gospel
Aretha Franklin “Sweet Sweet Baby (Since You’ve Been Gone)” Aretha’s Gold
Wilder Woods “Maestro(Tears Don’t Lie)” Fever/Sky
Black Pumas “Fire” Black Pumas
Sharon Van Etten “Mistakes” We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong
Mondo Cozmo “Automatic” Plastic Soul
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit “Death Wish” Weathervanes
Joni Mitchell “Raised On Robbery” Court & Spark
Pearl Jam “Yellow Ledbetter” Lost Dogs
Khruangbin “Right” Modern Love- A David Bowie Tribute
Fiona Apple “Shadowboxer” Tidal
The Shins “Saint Simon” Chutes Too Narrow
Paramore “This Is Why” This Is Why
The Clash “Spanish Bombs” London Calling

*Optional Song