
Rachel
- Email: rachelkxci@gmail.com
- Since: 2020
- DJ Calendar
Ethnomusicologist specializing in American music.
Host of Jazz Sundae the second Sunday of the month.

Rachel's previous playlists
Oct 9, 2022 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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October is Here!
On today's Jazz Sundae, Rachel is back spinning classic jazz for her favorite time of the year - October.
Aug 14, 2022 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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Jazz for Monsoon Days
It's monsoon season here in the Old Pueblo, so I'm spinning some Jazz for these lovely thunderstorm days.
Jun 12, 2022 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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Hot Days, Cool Jazz
May 8, 2022 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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School's (almost) Out - It's Time to Cool Down
Summer is rapidly approaching here in the Old Pueblo, so let's cool it down with Rachel spinning some West Coast & Cool Jazz. Happy Mother's Day!
Apr 10, 2022 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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Bay Area Romp
Rachel is back for this week's show, and we're taking a listen around the Bay Area.
Feb 13, 2022 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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The Musical Legacy of Stan Kenton
Paul Whiteman may be the originator of 'Symphonic Jazz', it was Stan Kenton who truly meshed contemporary orchestral ideas with America's popular music. Today's show covers plenty of Kenton's music, plus music from the tremendous musicians that played with him.
Jan 9, 2022 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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The Jazz Grammys
On today's Jazz Sundae, Rachel examines the history of the Grammy awards in Jazz. As always, plenty of historical perspective and great music.
Nov 14, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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New and Groovin'
On today's Jazz Sundae, Rachel brings you some of the best new music released in 2021.
Oct 31, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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Cool and Spooky
On today's Jazz Sundae, Rachel is back spinning classic jazz for Halloween.
Sep 12, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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Central Avenue Breakdown
On today's show, Rachel takes you on a historical trip down Central Avenue in Los Angeles, where Jazz grew and thrived for over 40 years - from early styles through bebop and hard bop.
Aug 8, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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One Year on Jazz Sundae!
Join Rachel as she celebrates her one year anniversary of hosting Jazz Sundae by spinning some of her favorites from the past year, and a few new songs as well. Plenty of great music, as always!
Jul 11, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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Defunct, but Not Forgotten
Rachel takes you through the catalogs of now defunct jazz labels. As per usual, a bit of history, but plenty of great music.
Jun 27, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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The Spanish Tinge
On this week's Jazz Sundae, Rachel delves into the history of Latin jazz, from the habanera rhythms of early jazz through today.
May 23, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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Summertime West Coast Cool
Summer is rapidly approaching here in the Old Pueblo, so let's cool it down with Rachel spinning some West Coast & Cool Jazz.
May 9, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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Jazz at the Movies
From the very first talking film, Jazz has been a part of movie scores for nearly a century. Rachel takes us on a deep dive into Jazz movie soundtracks on today's show.
Apr 25, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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The School of Blakey, Part 3
In the last of my series on the work and influence of drummer Art Blakey, we look at the artists that honed their craft with the Jazz Messengers, and made careers for themselves after Art's tutelage.
Apr 11, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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The Power of Community Radio
In this week's edition of Jazz Sundae, Rachel spins some unique pieces from her collection and plenty of new music from smaller, independent labels. As always, plenty of the great jazz that you have come to expect from Jazz Sundae and KXCI.
Mar 28, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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The School of Blakey, Part 2
In the second show in a series on Art Blakey's music, we look at the creation and heyday of the Jazz Messengers, the group that he is best known for.
Mar 6, 2021 6:00 AM – 7:55 AM
Mele O Hawai'i
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A Tribute to John, Part 3
The third tribute show to the late John Putnam, host of Mele O Hawai'i. Jazz Sundae host Rachel brings some classic Hawaiian music with stories of the islands, the music, and John. Mahalo for listening today.
Feb 28, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:55 PM
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The School of Blakey, Part 1
On today's show, Rachel begins a 3 part series on the extremely influential Art Blakey. On this week's show, we're going to take a listen to Art's work as a sideman and as a leader before and during his work as the leader of the Jazz Messengers.