Sounds of Blue with Bob Putignano

01/18 Chris Welch author of "Clapton: The Ultimate Illustrated History" From respected author and rock journlist Chris Welch, Clapton: "The Ultimate Illustrated History" is a beautifully illustrated celebration of all things Clapton. Packed with more than 400 photographs, guitars, concert posters, and other memorabilia, this first-of-its kind book also houses eleven chapters following Clapton’s remarkable career-from its earliest days to his various work in several now-legendary bands to his stunning solo career. Also included is a wealth of sidebars covering the gear Clapton has used through the years, as well as extensive appendices detailing his complete discography.There will be some copies of this book available for the WFDU fund-drive only on Bob Putignano's Sounds of Blue

01/23 Felix Cavaliere will be my guest. Felix's Rascals will be playing at the Loews Theater in Jersey City on 1/27, and there will be a ticket giveaway following this interview.

01/25 Paul Grushkin Author & rock historian and the Dead Head of all Dead Heads, Paul Grushkin author of "Dead Letters: The Very Best Grateful Dead Fan Mail" collects more than 300 of these mind-blowing envelope masterpieces, all presented in 14 thematic chapters. Fully authorized by the Grateful Dead, Dead Letters also include for further historical context, many rare historical photos and memorabilia, all creating a trip, as it were, down memory lane. A foreword from basketball legend (and supremely dedicated Dead Head) Bill Walton rounds out this one-of-a-kind package. There will be a book offering of this gorgeous book during Bob Putignano's February fund-drive, only on www.SoundsofBlue.com on http:wfdu.fm. More details about this book can be found at: VoyageurPress.com

01/25 Sista Monica Parker will be my guest. Parker has a brand new release titled "Living In the Danger Zone" More details can be found at: SistaMonica.com There will be a CD giveaway following this interview.

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"Young Punks on Acid" Martin Fierro, John Kahn & Jerry Garcia. Legion Of Mary

Merle Saunders Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia

Howard Wales & Jerry Garcia

click to enlarge Gary Najemian presenting Bob Putignano with a $1000 check from Williams for support of WFDU-FM

Bob p with Luther Kent reading Westchester Guardiian

Charlie Daniels, BobP And Toni click image to enlarge

Bob With Bernard Purdie 3/2010

Bobby Womack and Bob P Robert Putignano's interview with Bobby Womack is Blueswax Best Bytes of the year 2009

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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

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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 Ron Carter at WFDU

Bob P interviewing Hubert Sumlin at WFDU

Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Bob P And Efrem Towns,

Bob P interviewing John Mayer for Goldmine Magazine