Sounds of Blue with Bob Putignano

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Streaming on the internet at www.WFDU.fm


Bob Putignano on the MSG Cable network commenting on
Martin Scorese's "Lightning In a Bottle" Click Segment Below

Segment 1:Bob P's introduction to Lightning In a Bottle
Segment 2:Gatemouth Browns's "Okie Dokie Stomp" Followed by Bob P comments
Segment 3:Solomon Burke singing "Turn On Your Love Light" Followed by Bob P and Bob Weir's comments about the Grateful Dead performing "Love Light"

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UPCOMING INTERVIEWS

Bob at WFDU

7/01 Wolfgang Schalk Guitarist Schalk latest CD'Wanted'is a good one, and Wolfgang & his band are coming to the Blue Note on 7/6. To find out more see WolfgangSchalk.com

7/06 Paul Jones be my guest. Paul was the original lead singer with Manfred Mann, and has recently released 'Starting All Over Again' that features Eric Clapton on guitar and the legendary sax player Ernie Watts. There will be a CD review following the interview.See: bluesandjazzsounds.com/reviews/pauljonescd.htm

7/08 Charlie Hunter will be my 'in-studio'guest. Charlie will be playing at the Jazz Standard on 7/14-15, and we will have tickets to giveaway to those performances, as well as Charlie's most recent CD for giveaways as well.

7/08 John Lynskey editor of 'Hittin The Note Magazine' will be my guest. Hittin'the Note magazine is a roots based and Allman Brothers magazine, and there will be several copies of the magazine available for a giveaway! More details at: HittinTheNote.com

7/15 Mark Karan Karan is the lead guitarist in Bob Weir's Ratdog, and has stepped out with his own solo recording "Walk Through the Fire." More info can be found at: www.MarkKaran.com and his label: digmusic.com There will be a CD giveaway following the interview

7/22 Papa John DeFrancesco will be my guest. Papa John's new CD 'Big Shot' on Joe Fields Savant record label is a breath of fresh air and funk! Tune is, as there will be a CD giveaway following the interview.


Lydia Pense of Cold Blood & Bob At 2009 Chesapeake Blues Fest
photo by Jay Corman

BobP and Don Wise at the Knickerbocker Cafe in RI
during Memorial Day weekend09
photo by Antonia Ramos


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Bob just completed an agreement
with 335records to do the radio and
press marketing for the new
Larry Carlton CD with Special guest Robben Ford.
The CD is titled "Live in Tokyo".
See larrycarlton.com


photo by Ray Pellis
Derek Trucks interview with Bob Putingano
Montreal Blues Fest with Derek Trucks "interview"(Westchester Tribune)
"Derek Trucks Song Lines Live DVD"

Bob Putignano was contacted by Chuck Young of the Library of Congress regarding Bob's numerous quotes in the book "Incurable Blues: The Troubles & Triumphs of Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin,"by Will Romano(Backbeat Books.) Upon speaking to Chuck, Bob was informed that his name will be listed in the Library of Congress for both his quotes in Mr. Romano's book,and for his assistance working with Mr. Young at the Library of Congress

Blues info from Hardline Blues


see:Big City Report


Westchester Times

(Wimberley, Texas) The Roots Music Association is pleased to announce the selection of Bob Putignano as its first Jazz Delegate. Bob has been selected to represent the jazz genre at the association's table based on his exemplary record of commitment to the genre. He has demonstrated an appreciation and respect for its history while contributing to its viability and future. Bob is regular contributing writer to Goldmine & Big City Rhythm and Blues magazines. In 2003 Bob was the recipient of the Blues Alive Award bu the Blues Foundation for his contributions to public radio via his "Sounds of Blue" program on WFDU, Teaneck, NJ. In 2006 the program was the basis for the selection of WFDU as the Roots Music Association's Jazz Station of the Year. His love of blues and jazz music and his appreciation for its heritage makes him the ideal candidate for the Roots Music Associations founding board. Whether it'€šs offering press and radio marketing services to independent artists and labels, contributing to liner notes, assisting in organizing fundraisers or festivals, or spinning great music Bob has demonstrated his comment to Jazz music and the Roots Music Association is looking to assisting Bob in increasing the impact of his efforts. The Roots Music Association is dedicated to bringing "roots" artists, the professional entertainment community, and audiences together on a global level. The Association achieves its goals by providing a strong vision, professional development, resource sharing, and advocacy to ensure the preservation and enactment of laws favorable to our industry, members, and all those who create, disseminate and support "roots" music. See rootsmusicassociation.org


WFDU "Sounds Of Blue" Jazz Station Of the Year

Dear Robert,
I would like to personally congratulate you on being selected as the Roots Music Report's Jazz Station of the Year recipient for 2006. This is our inaugural year of acknowledging outstanding broadcasting contributions to the roots music genres reporting to our charts. Our staff personally reviewed and considered all of the reporting stations within your genre and as a result of that consideration you were selected as this year's honoree in the Jazz category as a result of your exemplary programming on WFDU's Sounds of Blue. The staff of Roots Music Report thank you for the reliable and consistent reports you make to our charts and for your contributions and continued commitment to roots music.
Sincerely,Robert Bartosh Roots Music Report

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Bob P and Ben E. King at WFDU
Bob P and Ben E. King at WFDU
Bob P and Ron Carter at WFDU
Bob P and Ron Carter at WFDU
Bob P interviewing Hubert Sumlin at WFDU
Bob P interviewing Hubert Sumlin at WFDU
Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Efrem Towns, Bob P, Kevin Harris, Roger Lewis
Dirty Dozen Brass Band:
Efrem Towns, Bob P, Kevin Harris, Roger Lewis
Bob P interviewing John Mayer for Goldmine Magazine
Bob P interviewing John Mayer for Goldmine Magazine