Robert Ginsburg
Host of Shades of JazzRobert Ginsburg has lived in Fayetteville with his wife, Susan Jenkins, since 1976. He was born in St. Louis Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Structural Design.
In 1979, he began producing a jazz radio show at KUAF. The program, Shades of Jazz, airs on Friday and Saturday nights from at 10 to midnight.
In 1991, Ginsburg was recruited as a member of a steering committee to help bring focus and direction to the emerging Walton Arts Center. He assisted in booking and directing jazz activities at center and serves as its jazz curator.
In 1992, Robert founded the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society (NAJS), a non-profit membership organization dedicated to “…present, promote and preserve and celebrate jazz music in all of its forms.” For the past 22 years, the NAJS has brought world-class jazz musicians to Northwest Arkansas, created a scholarship program for music students wishing to further pursue jazz education, and sponsored a Summer Jazz Concert series featuring regional and international artists. Ginsburg served as executive director of the NAJS since its inception.
Beginning in March 2014, Ginsburg took on a new role as front of house manager for the Walmart Amp, a 10,400-seat outdoor music pavilion in Rogers.
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The Starlight JazzClub season at Walton Arts Center begins Saturday, Sept. 7, with the Sean Mason Quartet performing in the Starr Theater. Mason’s jazz mixes old and new. Saturday night audiences will likely hear original music and interpretations of standards going back a century. Last week, Robert Ginsburg, host of Shades of Jazz on KUAF, talked with Sean Mason about the upcoming performance. -
On today's show, a charter school in Benton County hopes to heal the wounds of childhood trauma. Also, Sean Mason comes to Walton Arts Center this weekend with a whole host of musical influences in tow. Plus, a new giant will be guarding over Route 66 soon. -
Shades of Jazz host and Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society founder and artistic director host Robert Ginsburg joins Kyle Kellams to discuss upcoming Summer Jazz Concert Series events. -
Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society founder and artistic director Robert Ginsburg talks with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about upcoming Jazz events. -
The 25th annual KUAF and Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society Summer Jazz Concert Series closes this weekend with the Nick Mancini Collective Saturday night at the Walton Arts Center. -
On today's show, "I Am a Work of ART" is a program with the goal of destigmatizing HIV/AIDS stigma and providing prevention services. Drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. speaks with Robert Ginsburg, Shades of Jazz host, before his performance at the Walton Arts Center. Also, a former patient of the Northwest Medical Center - Springdale Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit filed a complaint in the Washington County Circuit Court. Plus, news from the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, a new episode of "Sound Perimeter" and more. -
Ulysses Owens Jr. is a drummer the New York Times writes "takes a back seat to no one." But he is happy to share the spotlight. Robert Ginsburg talked with Owens in advance of his performance Saturday night in Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center. -
On today's show, the Potter's House offer of about $1.8 million to buy the historic Jefferson Elementary School is accepted. Robert Ginsburg reveals his favorite jazz pieces of 2022, and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks begins its 59-Day Challenge. Plus, Arkansas Agriculture names five inductees to its hall of fame.
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On today's show, considering representative democracy. Plus, writing about serious topic for young readers, the start of a new series on farm preservation, and much more.
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Gregoire Maret and Kenny Werner are coming to the Roots HQ to perform the music of the legendary Toots Thielman.
