"Jazz Heroes" on Ovation

About a week ago, I was up late doing some work; with the television on as background noise. At the time, I wasn't sure what channel was on. With my head buried in my laptop and keys a-blazing, I begin to hear a guitar with the narrator beginning to talk about Wes Montgomery. I look up, and hit the 'Guide' button on my remote (you now know I have Time Warner Cable) to notice that I'm tuned into the Ovation Channel. I was on the threshold of not one, not two, but SIX consecutive 30-minute programs - all part of the "Jazz Heroes" Series! The series covered the lives of Wes Montgomery, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coletrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Gerry Mulligan. Despite the fact this was Thursday night, and I had to wake up at 6:00 the next morning for work, I was up until 2:00am watching these (and I would do it again!). LOTS of excellent commentary from the likes of George Benson, Joshua Redman, and many others. Not sure if Ovation will re-air these, but its worth a look into the Channel Guide (for TWC Customers), or "OvationTV.com".
- jh