WYXR’s 2025 Stereo Sessions: Phineas Newborn – Phineas’ Rainbow

WYXR’s beloved Stereo Sessions returns for its fourth season, now expanding into a nationally syndicated podcast. This immersive listening party experience explores albums from the Memphis music catalog that have achieved cult recognition.

Session 1: Phineas Newborn – Phineas’ Rainbow

🎶 Sounds like: Classic jazz solo piano
🎵 For fans of: Ahmad Jamal, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk

Host Joe Restivo, a jazz and rock guitar virtuoso, will offer critical commentary on Newborn’s importance to Memphis’ jazz legacy, highlighting his delicate balance between jazz innovation and commercial acceptance.

Memphis Listening Lab –
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Event begins at 6:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION