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