Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
the kate

Singer/saxophonist Karl Denson fronts the Tiny Universe as if he is preaching the gospel--and the energy and spirit he brings to THE KATE stage is potent. With a reputation as one of the great live bands, Denson and Tiny Universe perform their jazz-funk jams including "Dance Lesson No. 2", "Something Sweet" "I'm Your Biggest Fan" and "Change my Way" and more.

Episode Duration: 57 minutes and 36 seconds

Episode Number: 506

About The Kate:

THE KATE is a new national music series with artistic cred and a bit of edge, infused with the essence of the unabashed, spirited Katharine Hepburn.

The headline-heavy first season features artists who follow the Hepburnian philosophy that "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.

" Ann Wilson, Rickie Lee Jones, and former Saturday Night Livestar Ana Gasteyer, are all breaking new ground in their already-established careers during THE KATE performances.

These artists are iconoclasts, and their performances capture a particular feeling, an artistic vibe located just outside of the mainstream: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson pushes her Heart aside and sings the blues; Rickie Lee Jones speaks openly about growing older in the music world; Gasteyer takes a turn as a sassy singer, weaving in comedic moments throughout.

The intimacy of the venue means that THE KATE performers have a risky closeness to their material--and their audience.

British song interpreter Barb Jungr and Broadway star Jarrod Spector round out the season, with the final artist to be announced soon.

Insightful interviews with the performers open each episode, taped live at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, an intimate 250-seat venue in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.


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Mon, Oct 21 4:30 P.M. Jj Grey & Mofro     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Oct 22 4:00 A.M. Jj Grey & Mofro     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Oct 28 4:30 P.M. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Oct 29 4:00 A.M. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Nov 4 4:30 P.M. Delbert McClinton and the Self-Made Men + Dana     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Nov 5 4:00 A.M. Delbert McClinton and the Self-Made Men + Dana     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Nov 11 4:30 P.M. Joseph     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Nov 12 4:30 A.M. Joseph     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Nov 25 4:30 P.M. The Wood Brothers     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Nov 26 4:30 A.M. The Wood Brothers     NH Explore (11.2)


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